The Infects

Beaudoin, Sean

ISBN 10: 1491549076 ISBN 13: 9781491549070

Publisher: Candlewick Pr, 2014

Synopsis

Stuck in the wilderness with a bunch of other juvenile delinquents on an “Inward Trek,” it doesn’t seem that things could get worse for seventeen-year-old Nick “Nero” Sole.

But they do. Overnight, Nero’s counselors turn into flesh-eating maniacs and start chowing down on his fellow miscreants—like a monster movie come to life. As in any classic monster flick worth its salted popcorn, colossal carnage sends survivors rabbiting into the woods while the mindless horde of “infects” shambles, moans, and drools behind. These kids have seen the movies; they know the rules.

Unfortunately, knowing the rules isn’t going to be enough.

The Infects is a genre buster; yes, it’s a fast-paced gore fest, but it’s also an incisive commentary on the evil that lurks within each of us.

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Review

Beaudoin's blackly comedic tale takes zombie lore to new territory--not only with the outbreak's unusual point of origin but also with its consideration of the next phase of human evolution. An utterly original voice, plenty of sly pop-culture references, and a twist ending make for a satisfying read.
--The Horn Book
It is the zombie novel only Beaudoin could write, an allusive horror novel that engages in philosophical, social, and humanist critique while providing plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
Horror goes hand in hand with dark comedy in this wickedly unpredictable adventure, as Beaudoin simultaneously skewers the fast food industry and familiar zombie tropes.
--Publishers Weekly

Beaudoin s blackly comedic tale takes zombie lore to new territory not only with the outbreak s unusual point of origin but also with its consideration of the next phase of human evolution. An utterly original voice, plenty of sly pop-culture references, and a twist ending make for a satisfying read.
The Horn Book
It is the zombie novel only Beaudoin could write, an allusive horror novel that engages in philosophical, social, and humanist critique while providing plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
Horror goes hand in hand with dark comedy in this wickedly unpredictable adventure, as Beaudoin simultaneously skewers the fast food industry and familiar zombie tropes.
Publishers Weekly"

About the Author

Sean Beaudoin is the author of three cutting-edge young adult novels, including "You Killed Wesley Payne. The Infects "is his first novel with Candlewick Press. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

About this edition

• Publisher: Candlewick Pr
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1491549076
• ISBN 13: 9781491549070
• Binding: Audio CD