SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 COSTA BOOK AWARD
SELECTED BY THE TIMES AND OBSERVER AS ONE OF THEIR BEST BOOKS OF 2020

Winter was the only season every Lake-Lander feared
In a post-apocalyptic America, a community survives in a national park, surrounded by water that keeps the Dead at bay. But when winter comes, theres nothing to stop them from crossing the ice.
Then homebody Peter puts the camp in danger by naively allowing a stranger to come ashore and hes forced to leave the community of Wranglestone. Now he must help rancher Cooper, the boy hes always watched from afar, herd the Dead from their shores before the lake freezes over.
But as love blossoms, a dark discovery reveals the sanctuarys secret past. One that forces the pair to question everything theyve ever known.
An action-packed and thought-provoking debut, for fans of Patrick Ness, Marcus Sedgwick,DREAD NATIONandThe Walking Dead.

‘Fresh and compelling and totally immersive.’ Sunday Irish Independent
A bucolic, intimate twist on the zombie/post-apocalyptic story… It’s impressive how Darren has combined the pace, thrills, and gore you expect from zombie fiction with a genuinely tender romance. David Owen, author ofGRIEF ANGELS
Thrilling zombie epic meets gorgeous gay love story. The world-building is deft, the writing poetic this is very special! Properly scary and properly heart-warming. William Hussey, author ofHIDEOUS BEAUTY
‘A complete treasure of a book page-turning, stunning writing, an extraordinary setting and with a gorgeous love story at its heart.’ Lisa Heathfield, author ofI AM NOT A NUMBER