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The Z Word

by Lindsay King-Miller
Mara Wilson
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Packed with action, humor, sex, and big gay feelings, The Z Word is the queer Zombieland you didn't know you needed.

Chaotic bisexual Wendy is trying to find her place in the queer community of San Lazaro, Arizona, after a bad breakup—which is particularly difficult because her ex is hooking up with some of her friends. And when the people around them start turning into violent, terrifying mindless husks, well, that makes things harder. Especially since the infection seems to be spreading.

Now, Wendy and her friends and frenemies—drag queen Logan, silver fox Beau, sword lesbian Aurelia and her wife Sam, mysterious pizza delivery stoner Sunshine, and, oh yeah, Wendy's ex-girlfriend Leah—have to team up to stay alive, save Pride, and track the zombie outbreak to its shocking source. Hopefully without killing each other first.

The Z Word is a propulsive, funny, emotional horror debut about a found family coming together to fight corporate greed, political corruption, gay drama, and zombies.

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  • Release date

    May 7, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9798212885782
      • File size: 226471 KB
      • Duration: 07:51:48

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      March 4, 2024
      A zombie apocalypse grips small-town Arizona in this hot and sticky queer horror romance from King-Miller (Ask a Queer Chick). It’s high summer and, as San Lazaro’s annual Pride parade approaches, tensions and spirits are running high. Wendy, reeling after a catastrophic breakup, is just trying to avoid her ex-girlfriend, Leah, but as unprovoked violent attacks disrupt Pride preparations, she and Leah are both swept up in the turmoil, with their respective new romantic attachments in tow. It becomes clear that Seabrook, a local brewery and SL Pride’s biggest corporate sponsor, is connected to the violent outbursts, and it’s up to Wendy and the others to do something about it. With an endearingly messy protagonist and wonderfully complicated relationship dynamics among the entirely queer cast, King-Miller skillfully explores real issues facing the LGBTQ community while cleverly pairing the beats of a romance novel with the visceral gut punches of survival horror. This will appeal to horror fans looking to scratch the same itch as Gretchen Felker-Martin’s Manhunt and queer romance readers who are unafraid of a little gore. Agent: Kate McKean, Howard Morhaim Literary.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Mara Wilson delivers this satirical zombie-apocalypse audiobook with careful pacing, intensifying the horrors and keeping listeners on edge. Wendy is recovering from a bad breakup at a Pride party. Seeing her ex-girlfriend hook up with her friends is difficult, but then the party attendees become suddenly violent, and soon the violence spreads. Wilson distinctly voices several characters who team up with Wendy to stay alive, including drag queen Logan, stoner pizza delivery driver Sunshine, and Wendy's ex, Leah. With her emotional connection, Wilson delivers scenes full of sexy passion, romance, and heartbreak. With outstanding comedic timing, she also keeps listeners laughing out loud frequently. This audiobook thoughtfully explores real issues facing the queer community. A.K.R. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine

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  • English

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