They call it the Pandora virus: an alien pathogen released by a rogue comet. A third of the world falls sick, but most recover-only to be struck down when the virus mutates into a new, deadly form.
Struck down, only to rise again.
Now the undead roam the planet, feeding and spreading the strange alien disease.
In the small town of Colby, the police department can only watch in horror as news reports recount the ongoing apocalypse. Until, that is, the undead come to Colby.
As police officers Troy, Deke, and Frank struggle to save lives, they soon find themselves overwhelmed by the utter strangeness of their new lives. A high school fight becomes a death trap. A disturbance at a local salon turns into a life and death battle. A routine call becomes a death sentence.
The situation only escalates when the sheriff from the next town over blocks residents' attempts to escape Colby-and instead funnels more of the undead toward the besieged town.
Alone, outmanned, and exhausted, Troy and his friends have to accept a cruel reality. Not only are they unable to save their fellow townspeople, they may not even be able to save themselves.
About the Author: Richard McCrohan was born and raised in Clifton, New Jersey. He grew up watching Saturday afternoon monster movies, which taught him that the things that scared him the most could also be plenty of fun. His writing reflects his lifelong love of horror.
A retired optician, fourth degree black belt in Japanese karate, dojo instructor, artist, author, and avid video gamer, McCrohan leads a multifaceted life. He currently resides in Boynton Beach, Florida, with his wife, Linda, and their two little dogs.
Dead to the World is the third installment of his tales of the zombie apocalypse, which also includes Pandora and Pandora 2.
McCrohan can be found on Facebook and contacted at rjjmac51@comcast.net.
