The Enemy Series by Charlie Higson is a thrilling and gripping collection of novels that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Set in post-apocalyptic London, the series follows a group of children and teenagers who have survived a mysterious virus that has killed all the adults, leaving them to fend for themselves in a world overrun by zombies.
The first book in the series, The Enemy, introduces us to the central characters, including Callum, a resourceful and determined boy, and Jester, a charismatic leader who is fiercely protective of his group of children. As the children struggle to survive in a world filled with danger, they are constantly on the lookout for the "grown-ups," the infected adults who have been turned into violent, zombie-like creatures.
As the series progresses, the children face a variety of challenges, including rival groups of survivors, dangerous predators, and the ever-present threat of the "grown-ups." The characters are well-developed and relatable, and readers will find themselves rooting for them as they fight to stay alive and protect each other.
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Titles in This Set:
- The Enemy
- The Dead
- The Fear
- The Sacrifice
- The Fallen
- The Hunted
- The End
Description from the publisher:
The Enemy
Charlie Higson's The Enemy is the first in a jaw-dropping zombie horror series for teens. Everyone over the age of fourteen has succumbed to a deadly zombie virus, and now the kids must keep themselves alive. When the sickness came, every parent, police officer, politician - every adult fell ill. The lucky ones died. The others are crazed, confused and hungry. Only children under fourteen remain, and they're fighting to survive. Now there are rumours of a safe place to hide. And so a gang of children begin their quest across London, where all through the city - down alleyways, in deserted houses, underground - the grown-ups lie in wait. But can they make it there - alive?
The Dead
The Dead is the second book in Charlie Higson's jaw-dropping zombie horror series for teens. Everyone over the age of fourteen has succumbed to a deadly zombie virus, and now the kids must keep themselves alive. A terrible disease is striking everyone over the age of fourteen. Death walks the streets. Nowhere is safe. Maxie, Blue and the rest of the Holloway crew aren't the only kids trying to escape the ferocious adults who prey on them. Jack and Ed are best friends, but their battle to stay alive tests their friendship to the limit as they go on the run with a mismatched group of other kids - nerds, fighters, and misfits. And one adult, Greg, a butcher, who claims he's immune to the disease. They must work together if they want to make it in this terrifying new world. But when fresh disaster threatens to overwhelm London, they realize they won't all survive...
The Fear
The sickness struck everyone over the age of fourteen. Mothers and fathers, older brothers, sisters and best friends. No one escaped its touch. And now children across London are being hunted by ferocious grown-ups . . .they're hungry. They're bloodthirsty. And they aren't giving up. Dog Nut and the rest of his crew want to find their lost friends, and set off on a deadly mission from the Tower of London to Buckingham Palace and beyond, as the sickos lie in wait. But who are their friends, and who is the enemy in this changed world?
The Sacrifice
The Sacrifice is the fourth gruesome and horrifying book in Charlie Higson's brilliant zombie series. The sickness destroyed everyone over the age of fourteen. All across London, diseased adults are waiting, hungry predators with rotten flesh and ravaged minds. Small Sam and his unlikely ally, The Kid, have survived. They're safe with Ed and his friends at the Tower of London, but Sam is desperate to find his sister. Their search for Ella means Sam and The Kid must cross the forbidden zone. And what awaits them there is more terrifying than any of the horror they've suffered so far . . .
The Fallen
First, the sickness rotted the adults' minds. Then their bodies. Now they stalk the streets, hunting human flesh. The Holloway crew are survivors. They've fought their way across London and made it to the Natural History Museum alive - just. But the fight will never end while the Enemy lives unless there's another way. . . The kids at the museum are looking for a cure. All they need are medical supplies. To get them means a journey down unknown roads. Roads were not only crazed, but hungry sickos hide in the shadows.
The Hunted
The sickness struck everyone over fourteen. First, it twisted their minds, Next, it ravaged their bodies, Now they roam the streets - Crazed and hungry The others had promised that the countryside would be safer than the city. They were wrong. Now Ella's all alone except for her silent rescuer, Scarface - and she's not even sure if he's a kid or a grown-up. Back in London, Ed's determined to find her. But getting out of the town's never been more dangerous- because coming in the other direction is every SICKO in the country. It's like they're being called towards the capital, and nothing is going to stop them . . . In the penultimate book in The Enemy series, the survivors' stories cross with chilling consequences.
The End
The sickness struck everyone over fourteen. First, it twisted their minds. Next, it ravaged their bodies. Now they roam the streets - Crazed and hungry. Sickos swarm the streets of London. Gathered in the centre of the city, they lie in wait. The survivors have one final epic battle to overcome. Together they must work out a plan of attack and end the grown-up reign of terror before it's too late. The end is coming.
The Enemy series is a 7 book thriller by Charlie Higson. This series is a jaw-dropping zombie horror adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world full of danger and nightmares. Everyone over the age of 14 has been struck with the sickness, which has turned them into flesh-hungry zombies. Now, the young survivors must do whatever it takes to survive in this scary world. Young adults with an interest in horror will love this fantastic series.
About the Author:
Charlie Higson is a British author, actor, comedian, and musician born on July 3, 1958, in Frome, Somerset, England. He is best known for his work as a writer on the popular British television sketch show The Fast Show, which he co-created and starred in.
Higson attended the University of East Anglia, where he studied English Literature. After graduation, he worked as a plasterer and decorator before pursuing a career in comedy.
In addition to his work on The Fast Show, Higson has written several successful young adult novels, including the Young Bond series and The Enemy series. He has also written for television, including the BBC drama Jekyll and Hyde.
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