Bitten — Tristan Vick

After what appears to be a massive outbreak of rabies, the denizens of Newcastle City soon discover they are dealing with a much deadlier scourge than initially thought. Amid the rising dead and ensuing chaos, Rachael Ramirez searches for her missing son. Soon enough she meets a young veterinarian named Alyssa Briggs, and the two of them team up with a struggling band of survivors, including a schizophrenic nymphomaniac, a narcissistic playboy, and a ragtag group of hardened soldiers. Little does anyone know, however, that Rachael holds a shocking secret that may be the key to humanity's salvation or else prove to be humanity's worst curse. While the city falls apart around them, the small band of survivors do the only thing they can do... try not to get bit. Bitten: A Resurrection Thriller is a character driven, survival-horror, story for adults. Approximately 72,000 words. Contains themes of horrific violence and depictions of sex. Recommended for mature readers only.