Synopsis

Joe Ledger, an ex-Army Ranger and martial arts expert, finds his world upended when he's recruited by the Department of Military Sciences (DMS) under extraordinary circumstances. After inexplicably killing the same terrorist twice within a week, Ledger is confronted with the unsettling truth that the DMS is battling a threat far beyond conventional warfare. They've uncovered a terrifying bio-terror plot to unleash a weaponized plague across America, designed not just to kill, but to reanimate its victims into a ravenous zombie horde. Ledger, a self-confessed 'brutal warrior,' is thrust into a desperate, three-pronged mission: contain the burgeoning zombie outbreaks, dismantle the shadowy terrorist cell responsible for the bioweapon, and expose a traitor within the DMS who is aiding the enemy. As time rapidly dwindles, Ledger must leverage his unique skills and ferocity to prevent a global catastrophe, navigating a world where science has become a terrifying weapon and humanity itself hangs in the balance.

Critical Reception

"Jonathan Maberry's "Patient Zero" is hailed as a groundbreaking, relentlessly paced techno-thriller that redefined the zombie subgenre with its potent blend of military action, horror, and bio-terrorism."

Metadata

ISBN:9780575086944
Pages:450
Age Rating:18+

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