Wranglestone

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In a post-apocalyptic America, a community survives in a national park, surrounded by water that keeps the Dead at bay. But when winter comes, theres nothing to stop them from crossing the ice. Then homebody Peter puts the camp in danger by naively allowing a stranger to come ashore and hes forced to leave the community of Wranglestone. Now he must help rancher Cooper, the boy hes always watched from afar, herd the Dead from their shores before the lake freezes over. But as love blossoms, a dark discovery reveals the sanctuarys secret past. One that forces the pair to question everything theyve ever known.

Reviews

Thrilling zombie epic meets gorgeous gay love story. The world-building is deft, the writing poetic this is very special! Properly scary and properly heart-warming. -- William Hussey, author of HIDEOUS BEAUTY
'A complete treasure of a book - page-turning, stunning writing, an extraordinary setting and with a gorgeous love story at its heart. I loved it. -- Lisa Heathfield, author of I AM NOT A NUMBER
'Fresh and chilling and totally immersive.' -- Sunday Irish Independent
A bucolic, intimate twist on the zombie/post-apocalyptic story... It's impressive how Darren has combined the pace, thrills, and gore you expect from zombie fiction with a genuinely tender romance. -- David Owen, author of GRIEF ANGELS
"Chilling, atmospheric, and beautifully written, Wranglestone is a thrilling apocalyptic tale with a tender love story at its heart.' -- Gabriel Dylan, author of WHITEOUT
'Darren Charlton is Annie Proulx after dark. Enveloping and sharp. -- Rachel Delahaye, author
A brilliant new take on zombies with a chilling setting and a truth long buried, WRANGLESTONE had me gripped from the very first page and swept me up in its romance-filled snowstorm of zombies and secrets. I'd highly recommend this to zombie lovers and non-zombie lovers alike! -- Jamie-Lee Turner, Foyles

Author Bio

Darren Charltonlives in Hastings and has worked in social care for the last fifteen years, most recently for the homeless team at Guy's and St Thomas' hospital in London.His lifetime obsessions with the National Parksof America, horror, film music and 80s kids movies have all worked their way into his writing. Darrens first book,Wranglestone, has been shortlisted for the Costa Book Awardsand the YA Book Prize, and longlisted for the Branford Boase Award.