Lucas and Lena Morel were children when the zombie plague was first unleashed on the world. Surviving for ten years against all odds, they now lead a small but disciplined team of fighters: a mere eight souls gathered from across Europe, dedicated to salvaging what remains of humanity. Having fought numerous battles together, this brave band has grown into a formidable unit. But they're not the only ones who've gotten stronger and more resilient. The zombie hordes have developed new methods of increasing their numbers-methods that make life in the so-called safe zones increasingly unsustainable. To turn the tide of death, Lucas and Lena must execute a dangerous information-gathering mission across the Adriatic Sea. But as they attempt to learn what they can from the zombie-controlled city of Shkodër, they will discover lessons in monstrosity from an all-too-human past. Following and , and available for the first time in English, s the climactic final novel in Dinko Skopljak's apocalyptic trilogy.