Deadline

By: Mira Grant

Narrated by: Chris Patton, Nell Geisslinger

This electrifying sequel from the New York Times bestselling author of Feed reenters a world of zombies, geeks, politics, social media, and the virus that runs through them all.

Shaun Mason is a man without a mission. Not even running the news organization he built with his sister has the same urgency as it used to. Playing with dead things just doesn't seem as fun when you've lost as much as he has.

But when a CDC researcher fakes her own death and appears on his doorstep with a ravenous pack of zombies in tow, Shaun has a newfound interest in life. Because she brings news—he may have put down the monster who attacked them, but the conspiracy is far from dead.

Now, Shaun hits the road to find what truth can be found at the end of a shotgun.

More from Mira Grant:

Newsflesh
Feed
Deadline
Blackout
Feedback

Rise


Praise for Feed:
"I can't wait for the next book."―N.K. Jemisin

"It's a novel with as much brains as heart, and both are filling and delicious."―The A. V. Club

"Gripping, thrilling, and brutal... McGuire has crafted a masterpiece of suspense with engaging, appealing characters who conduct a soul-shredding examination of what's true and what's reported."―Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

“Feed is a proper thriller with zombies.” —SFX

"Deft cultural touches, intriguing science, and amped-up action will delight Grant's numerous fans." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Critic reviews

"Astonishing ... a fascinating exploration of the future."—New York Times

"Deft cultural touches, intriguing science, and amped-up action will delight Grant's numerous fans."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Deadline

"OK, all of you readers who want something weighty and yet light, campy and yet smart, horror with heart, a summer beach read that will stay in your head and whisper to you "what if," Deadline is just what you are looking for."—RT Book Reviews on Deadline

"Intelligent and exciting...raises the bar for the genre."—Telegraph on Deadline

"While there's plenty of zombie mayhem, political snark, and pointedly funny observations here, the heart of this book is about human relationships, which are still the most important thing in the world...even in a world where you might have to shoot the person you love most in the head, just to stop them from biting off your face."—Locus on Feed

"Feed is a proper thriller with zombies. Grant doesn't get carried away with describing her world or the virus. She's clearly thought both out brilliantly, but she doesn't let it get in the way of a taut, well-written story."—SFX on Feed

"The story starts with a bang as corruption, mystery, danger and excitement abound."—RT Book Reviews (4.5 stars) on Feed

"Gripping, thrilling, and brutal... Shunning misogynistic horror tropes in favor of genuine drama and pure creepiness, McGuire has crafted a masterpiece of suspense with engaging, appealing characters who conduct a soul-shredding examination of what's true and what's reported."—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) on Feed

"Intelligent and intense, a thinking-person's post-apocalyptic zombie thriller set in a fully-realized future that is both fascinating and horrifying to behold."—John Joseph Adams on Feed

"I can't wait for the next book."—N.K. Jemisin on Feed

"It's a novel with as much brains as heart, and both are filling and delicious."—The A. V. Club on Feed

"Wry and entertaining."—NPR Books on Blackout

I want More!!!!!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, Because it freaking awesome!

What did you like best about this story?

The characters you find yourself so attached to the all.

Which character – as performed by Chris Patton and Nell Geisslinger – was your favorite?

Can't choose and this is no cop out really I loved all of them.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The news isn't always good!

Any additional comments?

YES!!!! I want the next one NOW!! My Brain almost exploded when it ended.

Highly recommend

This book surprised me twice and I don't surprise easily. Such a great follow up to Feed. Can't wait to read the next book.

5 stars - This series just gets better and better

Deadline, the second novel in the Newsflesh trilogy, is a novel that it took me forever to work up the courage to read after Feed left me sobbing uncontrollably and in a book hangover the likes of which no book hoarder should ever have to experience. I figured Feed was so amazing, that any sequels could never live up to, but I was wrong. I loved Deadline and will never underestimate Grant’s ability to write awesome zombie thrillers.

After the mess of Senator Rymen’s presidential campaign, Shaun Mason is no longer the happy-go-lucky Irwin who lives for poking zombies with sticks. He’s quickly losing his grip on reality until a CDC scientist shows up with information that proves the conspiracy that changed Shaun’s life last year is far from over. He and his team is quickly entangled in a CDC conspiracy the likes of which the bloggers – and the post-Rising world – might not survive.

Deadline was a fast-paced, high stakes political thriller with a ton more zombie action than the first novel (Yay zombie as kicking!). It was a bit longer than the first novel, but Mira Grant mixes lengthy world building with unpredictable plot twists and the ability to make a 15 hour-long audiobook fly by until I find myself scratching my head and wondering where the hell the time went. Deadline was the perfect sequel to Feed and a bittersweet reminder that things can always get worse, especially when a sadistic author is at the helm. 😀

The narration was as exceptional as always, even though I was skeptical if I would enjoy it as much, seeing as Paula Christenson was no longer narrating. Chris Patton was an exceptional choice for the cast of Deadline and I can’t wait to listen to more from him!

If you are a fan of zombies, political thrillers, and unique science fiction experiences, you need to read the Newsflesh Trilogy! It is not a stand-alone series, however, so be sure to start with Feed first!

Loved it

Amazing story and just as good as the first! Only complaint us why one of the characters had an accent when it was clear she shouldn't have had one.

Fun but not quite as good as the first.

What other book might you compare Deadline to and why?

Obviously, I have to compare it to Feed, the first book in the series. Feed comes out ahead simply because the character Georgia is more compelling than her brother. Buffey is also a very strong character, so the second book loses a bit in having to make up for their loss.

What does Chris Patton and Nell Geisslinger bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I think they did a great job with accents and also with injecting emotion into the characters.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

In dealing with reactions to death of loved ones there were some emotional moments. I think those were handled well; they were powerful but not overdone.

Any additional comments?

It was a fun adventure that kept moving at a good pace. Compelling characters and an interesting story.