{"product_id":"black-tide-rising-9781476781518","title":"Black Tide Rising","description":"\u003cb\u003eRESIST THE ZOMBIE PLAGUE!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe news that humanity had been dreading for ages had come true. Zombies are real. Worst of all, we created them. The apocalypse was upon us, and every man, woman and child had to answer a simple question of themselves: \"What do we do now?\" For a group of neighbors in the Chicago suburbs of Northern Indiana, it was \"work together or die\"...and figure out how to live on top of oil storage tanks to keep the zombies at bay. For the Biological Emergency Response Teams in New York City, it was \"how long can we fight off the infected before it's too late\" . . .as well as having to fight other groups all out to claim a dwindling stock of supplies and safety. And for a group of cheerleaders, it was about the end of their world. And about what happens when you get a group of physically fit young women really, \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e angry. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring original stories from some of the brightest stars in the science fiction universe: John Ringo; Eric Flint, John Scalzi \u0026amp; Dave Klecha, Sarah A. Hoyt, Jody Lynn Nye, Michael Z. Williamson, Kacey Ezella\u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003echeerleading coach, veteran, and helicopter pilot\u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003eand more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout \u003ci\u003eBlack Tide Rising: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \". . . an entertaining batch of . . . action-packed tales. Certainly, fans of Ringo's particular brand of action-adventure will be pleased.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This anthology broadens Ringo's Black Tide world, serving up doses of humanity amid the ravenous afflicted. Comedy has a place in this harsh reality, and these stories stir adventure and emotion at a frantic clip throughout. Zombie fiction fans will be thrilled.\" --\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the Black Tide Rising Series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Not only has Ringo found a mostly unexplored corner of the zombie landscape, he's using the zombie frame to tackle a broader theme: the collapse and rebirth of civilization. The zombie scenes are exciting, sure, but its the human story that keeps us involved. A fine series.\" \u003ci\u003e--Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout \u003ci\u003eUnder a Graveyard Sky\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Ringo combines humor and horror in this strong series debut, the thinking reader's zombie novel.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout John Ringo: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"[Ringo's work is] peopled with three-dimensional characters and spiced with personal drama as well as tactical finesse.\" --\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \". . . Explosive. . . . fans. . .will appreciate Ringo's lively narrative and flavorful characters.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \". . .practically impossible not to read in one sitting . . . exceedingly impressive . . . executed with skill, verve, and wit.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Crackerjack storytelling.\" --\u003ci\u003eStarlog\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eBLACK TIDE RISING SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eUnder a Graveyard Sky\u003cbr\u003e To Sail a Darkling Sea\u003cbr\u003e Islands of Rage and Hope\u003cbr\u003e Strands of Sorrow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Baen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/07\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781476781518\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.50h x 6.30w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2016 pg. 57\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2016 pg. 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/27\/2016\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"John Ringo, Gary Poole","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43112071233717,"sku":"9781476781518","price":22.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_b4720570-4d66-4d4a-8415-5102d37f0aab.jpg?v=1693928083","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/black-tide-rising-9781476781518","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}