King-Miller’s The Z Word captures the same cackling, DIY, gory energy of the first time I ever watched Return of the Living Dead. Set during the sweltering energy of small-town, Southwestern Pride, Wendy finds herself experiencing the start of the zombie apocalypse in the midst of Pride festivities. There’s found family, betrayal, and evil corporations, all centered around the fun bonding activity of hitting zombies with your car.
The Z Word by Lindsay King-Miller, (List Price: $16.99, Quirk Books, 9781683694076, May 2024)
Reviewed by Mikey LaFave, Avid Bookshop in Savannah, Georgia