Domino Falls: A Novel
*Starred Review* Picking up just after the exciting Devil’s Wake (2012), the ragtag group of teens struggling for survival in a world populated by flesh-eating “freaks” may have finally found a safe haven in the gated community of Domino Falls. Entry isn’t easy: the six teens, their self-appointed guardian, and their loyal dog must prove themselves to those in power at Domino Falls. For Terry and Piranha that means going out on dangerous scavenger missions and risking their lives to bring back much-needed supplies. Kendra and Sonia focus on Threadrunner Ranch, the mansion presided over by charismatic former actor Joseph Wales, a veritable cult leader who is the real power behind Domino Falls. When the teens learn that girls have been disappearing after going to the ranch, the group decides to get to the bottom of it. They unexpectedly stumble on shocking answers about the origins of the outbreak that turned most of the world’s population into freaks. A standout in the superhot zombie subgenre, the second entry in Barnes and Due’s series keeps readers turning the pages fast and furiously, and a tragic twist guarantees that readers will be back for the third installment. --Kristine Huntley