The Rising

Since its debut in 2003, Brian Keene's The Rising has become a bestselling and influential horror novel that explores a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. The story follows Jim Thurmond, a father on a perilous journey to find his son, as he navigates a landscape filled with undead dangers and human threats, accompanied by a preacher and a recovering addict. Recognized as a cultural touchstone, the novel has inspired numerous works within the horror genre.