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Monsters follows Alex and Tom as they navigate a bleak, post‑apocalyptic world where danger lurks at every turn. Their uncertain futures are tested by encounters with the Changed—a new threat—and hostile human survivors. The story blends survival stakes with elements of horror and science‑fiction, featuring intense action and dark themes.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Ilsa J. Bick
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