The Enemy - 3-Book Paperback Boxed Set

by Charlie Higson

In the wake of a devestating disease, everyone sixteen and older is either dead, or a decomposing, brainless creature with a ravenous appetite for flesh. Teens have barricaded themselves inside buildings throughout London and only risk being outside,and becoming prey for the sickos, when they need to scavenge for food Unforgettable characters such as Achilles, Justin, and Ed lead their crews around London, trying to stay alive. With the threat of an ever growing army of zombies led by the mysterious Saint George looming, it will take stealth, cunning, and loyalty to survive. Praise for The Enemy"The Enemy grabs you by the throat...and bites off your ear. It's kids versus zombies and no one is playing nice. The action--and boy, is there action--takes us through a London transformed by the unexplained illness that has turned every adult into a shuffling, drooling, kid-crunching machine. Bonus: zombie royals. Sheer fun." -Michael Grant, author of the Gone series

"Lord of the Flies with zombies...tons of nail-biting action." -Rick Riordan

Praise for The Dead
"With giant firestorms, rampaging hordes and continual life-and-death scenarios...Higson delivers an action-packed summer read." -Kirkus Reviews
Praise for The Fear"The third book in Higson's terrifying zombie series will continue to enthrall horror fans."-VOYA

1456 pages, Paperback

First published May 11, 2010

About the author

Higson was educated at Sevenoaks School and at the University of East Anglia (where his brother has taught since 1986 and is now a professor of film studies) where he met Paul Whitehouse, David Cummings and Terry Edwards. Higson, Cummings and Edwards formed the band The Higsons of which Higson was the lead singer from 1980 to 1986. They released two singles on the Specials' 2-Tone label. Higson then became a plasterer before he turned to writing for Harry Enfield with Paul Whitehouse and performing comedy. He came to public attention as one of the main writers and performers of the BBC Two sketch show The Fast Show (1994-2000). He worked with Whitehouse on the radio comedy Down the Line and is to work with him again on a television project, designed to be a spoof of celebrity travel programmes.[1:]

He worked as producer, writer, director and occasional guest star on Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) from 2000 to 2001. Subsequent television work has included writing and starring in BBC Three's Fast Show spin-off sitcom Swiss Toni. He is currently starring in Tittybangbang series 3 on BBC Three and has appeared as a panellist on QI.

He published four novels through the early to mid 1990s which take a slightly dystopian look at everyday life and have a considerably more adult tone than his other work, with characters on the margins of society finding themselves spiraling out of control, leading him to be described by Time Out as 'The missing link between Dick Emery and Brett Easton Ellis' [2:]

In 2004, it was announced that Higson would pen a series of James Bond novels, aimed at younger readers and concentrating on the character's school-days at Eton. Higson was himself educated at Sevenoaks School where he was a contemporary of Jonathan Evans, current Director General of MI5. The first novel, SilverFin, was released on 3 March 2005 in the UK and on 27 April 2005 in the U.S. A second novel, Blood Fever, was released on 5 January 2006 in the UK and 1 June in the U.S. The third novel, Double or Die, was published on 4 January 2007 having had its title announced the day before. The next, Hurricane Gold, came out in hardcover in the UK in September 2007.[3:]In this year he also made a debut performance on the panel show QI. His final Young Bond novel, By Royal Command, was released in hardcover in the UK on the 3 September 2008.[4:]

Charlie has signed a deal to pen a new series of children's books for Puffin. According to the author, "They are going to be action adventures, but with a horror angle

Reviews

[Karen Reeping · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had a lot fun reading these books. I am a fan of apocalypse books and The Walking Dead. But this is about kids surviving! Actually, it follows different kids and groups. I am looking forward to the final book.

[Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tasty

[Jade · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how the story is told but I have no idea what perspective it's called