"A US presidential campaign set in a zombie-infested future. . . . a whip-smart thriller overflowing with sharp ideas and social commentary. " — Kirkus Reviews , starred review There are two sides to every story. . . We had cured cancer. We had beaten the common cold. But in doing so we unleashed something horrifying and unstoppable. The infection spread leaving those afflicted with a single uncontrollable impulse: FEED. Now, twenty years after the Rising, a team of scrappy underdog reporters relentlessly pursue the facts while competing against the brother-and-sister blog superstars, the Masons. Surrounded by the infected, and facing more insidious forces working in the shadows, they must hit the presidential campaign trail and uncover dangerous truths. Or die trying. "The strength of this tale lies in the diverse cast, their deep ties to one another, and Grant's ability to surprise the reader with emotional gut punches. " — Publishers Weekly "Grant excels at writing complicated personalities participating in complicated relationships, and this is no exception. " — Booklist Praise for the Newsflesh series: "Astonishing . . . a fascinating exploration of the future. " — New York Times