zombies, cults, and a desperate search for a cure...two friends must test the limits of their relationship in this action-packed apocalyptic romance where secrets are the key to survival. the us government has been keeping a secret...during the vietnam war, they created zombies, and if the undead ever escaped, they created a backup plan. code z. a last-ditch contingency for if their ill-advised creation should ever cause an outbreak.unfortunately, the day has come for that plan to be enacted.navy seals malcolm white and zack morris are on a mission to rescue the governor of virginia from the spreading zombie invasion when they learn that malcolm's friend anne yamaguchi, and zack's wife kelsey, are stuck in a mall in the midst of a zombie attack.abandoning the mission, malcolm and zack rush to save them and bring them to the safety of the little creek naval base. however, they discover that only those who are married to a member of the military are allowed to find sanctuary on the base. that is when a plan is devised, anne and malcolm pretend to be married, to protect her from the worst of the plague.soon anne and malcolm discover this plan creates more problems than it solves. not only will the couple find themselves struggling to uphold the ruse, while also evading zombies and vengeful demonic cults, they will find that living a lie changes their growing feelings for each other. feelings that could have the potential to ruin their friendship forever.this fast-paced apocalyptic romance will leave you turning pages late into the night as stakes rise and friendships are tested. will a cure be found? or will the world fall to a monster of its own making? tw: this book contains mature scenes, gore, sexual assault, and elements of horror "a modern-day zombie novel is only the beginning of this unique take on an old favorite. following the characters as they try to survive, not only against the undead but against man's brutality. i enjoyed this story from start to finish and was rooting for the characters throughout. some heart-stopping moments, which meant i struggled to put the book down." - beta reader