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The explosive conclusion to the Newsflesh trilogy from New York Times bestseller Mira Grant — a saga of zombies, geeks, politics, social media, and the virus that runs through them all.
The year was 2014. The year we cured cancer. The year we cured the common cold. And the year the dead started to walk. The year of the Rising.
The year was 2039. The world didn't end when the zombies came, it just got worse. Georgia and Shaun Mason set out on the biggest story of their generation. They uncovered the biggest conspiracy since the Rising and realized that to tell the truth, sacrifices have to be made.
Now, the year is 2041, and the investigation that began with the election of President Ryman is much bigger than anyone had assumed. With too much left to do and not much time left to do it, the surviving staff of After the End Times must face mad scientists, zombie bears, rogue government agencies-and if there's one thing they know is true in post-zombie America, it's this:
Things can always get worse.
More from Mira Grant:
Newsflesh
Feed
Deadline
Blackout
Feedback
Rise
Praise for Feed:
"It's a novel with as much brains as heart, and both are filling and delicious."―The A. V. Club
"Gripping, thrilling, and brutal... McGuire has crafted a masterpiece of suspense with engaging, appealing characters who conduct a soul-shredding examination of what's true and what's reported."―Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
“Feed is a proper thriller with zombies.” —SFX
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"Wow! I kind of saw that coming but it was done so well. I am listening to the audio again just to make sure that I didn't miss anything important. This was a fine way to wrap up a very strong trilogy. Kudos to Mira Grant for doing such an amazing job on the science. As a science nerd I loved the intimate details about the Kellis-Amberly Virus throughout the entire series. It just all works well especially on Audio how the voices do a very good job of alternating perspectives. I won't give away any of the story except it did answer my first intial question I had after getting to know Shaun and Georgia. It's worth the read (or listen) if you are into zombies, goverment conspiracies, and science. If you are not into these genres do not read the book. It kills me to keep reading reviews that start with "I am not into this kind of book and I now know why". Ugh do not read books whose synopsis tells you that it is not in a genre you find UN-interesting. -EXITS SOAP BOX- BACK TO BOOK REVIEW- I was biting my nails by the end of this book and felt that it ended as best as could be expected given the circumstances the characters were in. It was bittersweet to listen to the book considering Feed had me crying my eyes out towards the end as if I had traveled with After The End Times as a fellow reporter. I highly recommend the trilogy it was a great discovery considering I simply googled good zombie books and discovered Mira Grant on about six top ten list of zombie need to reads. I will now add Mira Grant to my list of Zombie need to read after Rhiannon Frater and of course lord and master Max Brooks."
— Latasha (5 out of 5 stars)
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“The zombie novel Robert A. Heinlein might have written.”
— Sci-Fi Magazine -
“While there’s plenty of zombie mayhem, political snark, and pointedly funny observations here, the heart of this book is about human relationships, which are still the most important thing in the world…even in a world where you might have to shoot the person you love in the head, just to stop them from biting off your face.”
— Locus -
“Deft cultural touches, intriguing science, and amped-up action will delight Grant's numerous fans.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“The story starts with a bang as corruption, mystery, danger, and excitement abound.”
— RT Book Reviews -
Astonishing ... a fascinating exploration of the future.
— New York Times -
While there's plenty of zombie mayhem, political snark, and pointedly funny observations here, the heart of this book is about human relationships, which are still the most important thing in the world...even in a world where you might have to shoot the person you love most in the head, just to stop them from biting off your face.
— Locus on Feed -
"Feed is a proper thriller with zombies. Grant doesn't get carried away with describing her world or the virus. She's clearly thought both out brilliantly, but she doesn't let it get in the way of a taut, well-written story.
— SFX on Feed -
The story starts with a bang as corruption, mystery, danger and excitement abound.
— RT Book Reviews (4.5 stars) on Feed -
Gripping, thrilling, and brutal... Shunning misogynistic horror tropes in favor of genuine drama and pure creepiness, McGuire has crafted a masterpiece of suspense with engaging, appealing characters who conduct a soul-shredding examination of what's true and what's reported.
— Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) on Feed -
Intelligent and intense, a thinking-person's post-apocalyptic zombie thriller set in a fully-realized future that is both fascinating and horrifying to behold.
— John Joseph Adams on Feed -
I can't wait for the next book.
— N.K. Jemisin on Feed -
It's a novel with as much brains as heart, and both are filling and delicious.
— The A. V. Club on Feed -
OK, all of you readers who want something weighty and yet light, campy and yet smart, horror with heart, a summer beach read that will stay in your head and whisper to you "what if," Deadline is just what you are looking for.
— RT Book Reviews on Deadline -
Deft cultural touches, intriguing science, and amped-up action will delight Grant's numerous fans.
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Deadline -
Intelligent and exciting...raises the bar for the genre.
— Telegraph on Deadline -
Wry and entertaining."—NPR Books on Blackout
Awards
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A New York Times bestseller
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Finalist for the 2013 Hugo Award for Best Novel
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Winner of NPR's Top 100 Killer Thrillers, 2010
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Nominated for Romantic Times' Best SF Novel of the Year, 2010
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Winner of John W. Campbell Award, 2010
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Winner of NPR's Top 100 Killer Thrillers, 2010
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Nominated for Romantic Times' Best SF Novel of the Year, 2010
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Winner of John W. Campbell Award, 2010
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Winner of NPR's Top 100 Killer Thrillers, 2010
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Nominated for Romantic Times' Best SF Novel of the Year, 2010
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Winner of John W. Campbell Award, 2010
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Winner of NPR's Top 100 Killer Thrillers, 2010
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Nominated for Romantic Times' Best SF Novel of the Year, 2010
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Winner of John W. Campbell Award, 2010
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Winner of NPR's Top 100 Killer Thrillers, 2010
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Nominated for Romantic Times' Best SF Novel of the Year, 2010
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Winner of John W. Campbell Award, 2010
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Winner of NPR's Top 100 Killer Thrillers, 2010
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Nominated for Romantic Times' Best SF Novel of the Year, 2010
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Winner of John W. Campbell Award, 2010
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Winner of John W. Campbell Award, 2010
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Winner of NPR's Top 100 Killer Thrillers, 2010
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Nominated for Romantic Times' Best SF Novel of the Year, 2010
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Winner of NPR's Top 100 Killer Thrillers, 2010
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Nominated for Romantic Times' Best SF Novel of the Year, 2010
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Winner of John W. Campbell Award, 2010
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Winner of NPR's Top 100 Killer Thrillers, 2010
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Nominated for Romantic Times' Best SF Novel of the Year, 2010
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Winner of John W. Campbell Award, 2010
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Winner of John W. Campbell Award, 2010
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Nominated for Romantic Times' Best SF Novel of the Year, 2010
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Winner of NPR's Top 100 Killer Thrillers, 2010
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Winner of NPR's Top 100 Killer Thrillers, 2010
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Nominated for Romantic Times' Best SF Novel of the Year, 2010
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Winner of John W. Campbell Award, 2010
Blackout Listener Reviews
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" I thoroughly enjoyed this final installment of the trilogy! The plot, characters and narration were good and I would read the News Flesh series again. "
— HEATHERLILLY , 5/21/2023 -
" mixed feelings on this. tempted to give it more just because the series as a whole was so fun. "
— Pilars, 2/14/2014 -
" ERHMAHGERD the Newsflesh Trilogy is mind-blowing, and Blackout is an AMAZING end to the story. It ties up the plot threads and questions introduced in Feed and Deadline, dialed back a little on the scientific mumbo-jumbo so that I could grasp/understand it, and introduced some zinging plot twists (only 1 of which I really saw coming; maybe I'm a dumbdumb and other people totally knew they were coming a mile away). I'm trying to avoid spoilers for all 3 books here (which is difficult!), so I can't really do much more than flail with joy and tell you to go read these NOW. "
— Galena, 1/28/2014 -
" love love love.. just amazing all around "
— Duane, 1/20/2014 -
" The Newsflesh Trilogy is one of the best series that no one I know has read. Feed was far and away my favorite book in the series, but I liked Blackout. There were a few things that I wish I could unread, but that doesn't mean that I didn't enjoy it. Mira (or Seanan, I'm not good at the whole pen name thing) can hit you with surprises and taboos from every angle. Read this series if you like your biology and sociology with some zombies on the side. It was a crazy ride, and I'm a little sad it's over. I'll miss you, Shaun and George. "
— Jacey, 1/9/2014 -
" A mostly satisfying conclusion to the Newsflesh Trilogy. Has this author's problems of too much repetition, but it's humorous and exciting with some great characters and a pretty good plot. I was left feeling like it wasn't as good as the first two, but I still read it pretty darn quickly and enjoyed it while I was reading. "
— Eowyn, 12/16/2013 -
" An excellent conclusion. This book gave me the rare experience of not only not knowing how it was going to end, but what direction it was going in. "
— Natlyn, 11/26/2013 -
" Didn't like this one as much as the other two, got a little confusing when all the pieces started to fit together, but this an amazing trilogy and i couldn't think of a better way to end it. Mira Grant is a very talented writer and I look forward to her future work. "
— Josh, 11/21/2013 -
" 4.5 stars. The conclusion to Georgia and Shaun Mason, and their zombie quest was fantastic! Sorry it's over now actually. "
— Tony, 8/8/2013 -
" I am sad to see the series end, but this was basically the perfect way to go out. "
— Carolina, 6/11/2013 -
" The very ending/wrap up of all three books was rushed but the majority of the book was great and I did enjoy the ending just wish there had been a bit more info given. "
— Sabrina, 4/6/2013 -
" Loved every single bit of this, a stirring finish to an amazing trilogy!! "
— Liz, 11/19/2012
About the Authors
Mira Grant is the pseudonym of Seanan McGuire, winner of the 2010 John W. Campbell Award for best new writer. She is the author of the Newsflesh trilogy, the Parasitology series, and Into the Drowning Deep, among others. She has been nominated for the Hugo Award, and her book Feed was chosen as one of NPR’s 100 Killer Thrillers.
Seanan McGuire is the author of the Hugo, Nebula, Alex and Locus Award-winning Wayward Children series, the October Daye series, the InCryptid series, and other works. She also writes darker fiction as Mira Grant. She won the 2010 John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, and in 2013 became the first person to appear five times on the same ballot for the Hugo Award. In 2022, she managed the same feat again.
About the Narrators
Paula Christensen was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and raised in the suburbs of New York City. She studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, Michael Howard Studios in New York City, and the Antaeus Company. Christensen is a graduate of Amherst College, where she received her BA with honors in theater, dance, and anthropology. She currently resides in Los Angeles, where she teaches dance and continues to work on both stage and screen.
Michael Goldstrom is a Juilliard-trained actor and comedian. He has appeared on Comedy Central, HBO, A&E, NBC, and ABC, as well as on and off Broadway. His audiobook narrations have earned several Earphones Awards.