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Towns worldwide have sunk into coastal waters. Deadly viruses kill thousands each day, and a dangerous man with a sinister past-Pye Peters-wields an iron grip on the 'zones' that have survived nature's purge. Severance, Peters' radical new order, likes it simple: Exploit the 'breathers' and use advanced medical techniques to revive the newly deceased.
Thousands are brought back from the dead, kept animated and docile by medication that prevents zombies' typical rabidness. These modern versions of the undead are forced into a harsh rehabilitation program to ensure the changes take. Blake 187 is one such rehabilitee.
Michelle Wright
Michelle Wright is an award-winning writer who brings to life a remarkable range of characters, winning many awards, including The Age short story competition. Her collection of short stories, Fine, was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript and published in 2016. Michelle's debut novel, Small Acts of Defiance, is the fruit of her deep love for Paris - her home for 12 years - as well as her decades of passion for French language, culture and history.
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