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Dead City follows a gripping and suspenseful narrative set in a small town overrun by a mysterious zombie outbreak. The story delves into the unsettling reality of the undead while juxtaposing the tender connection between mothers and daughters, adding an emotional layer to the frantic search for survival.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: James Ponti
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