The world has been brought to its knees by the "zombie virus." Nations have fallen, cities have been overrun by the infected, and the human race has come perilously close to extinction. But with the first winter come and gone, the infected have been reduced to not much more than a background nuisance, and survivors around the world are taking stock and vowing to rebuild and rise up stronger, better, and unafraid. All-new stories in New York Times best-selling author John Ringo's Black Tide Rising series, from:Kevin J. AndersonBrendon DuBoisJody Lynn NyeMichael Z. Williamson and Stephanie OsbornKacey EzellMike MassaChristoper L. SmithLydia SherrerJason CordovaBrian TrentPatrick VannerJamie IbsonAbout Black Tide Rising:". . . an entertaining batch of . . . action-packed tales. Certainly, fans of Ringo's particular brand of action-adventure will be pleased."-Booklist"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."-Library JournalAbout the Black Tide Rising Series:"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."-BooklistAbout Under a Graveyard Sky:"Ringo combines humor and horror in this strong series debut, the thinking reader's zombie novel."-Publishers Weekly About John Ringo:"[Ringo's work is] peopled with three-dimensional characters and spiced with personal drama as well as tactical finesse."-Library Journal". . . Explosive. . . . fans . . . will appreciate Ringo's lively narrative and flavorful characters."-Publishers Weekly". . . practically impossible not to read in one sitting . . . exceedingly impressive . . . executed with skill, verve, and wit."-Booklist"Crackerjack storytelling."-StarlogBLACK TIDE RISING SERIES:Under a Graveyard SkyTo Sail a Darkling SeaIslands of Rage and HopeStrands of SorrowBlack Tide RisingVoices of the FallWe Shall RiseAt the End of the WorldAt the End of the JourneyThe Valley of ShadowsRiver of Night