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“Jesus, you'd think the Black Death was sweeping the globe every three months or so...ebola, SARS, avian flu. You know how many people made money on those scares? Shit, I made my first million on useless antiradiation pills during dirty bomb scares.”

Quote by Max Brooks

Book:World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

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World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

An engrossing narrative that explores the zombie war through the eyes of various survivors and witnesses, offering a unique perspective on the catastrophic event and its profound impact on humanity. more

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Max Brooks is an American author known for his fictional works and non-fiction books based on pop culture. His works often explore social, cultural, and popular phenomena, with his most famous series being the 'World War Z' trilogy. more

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