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Deadline by Mira Grant

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In Deadline, did you enjoy ...

... a goal-driven plot in a near-future setting?

Feed by M. T. Anderson

If you were drawn in by Shaun’s relentless pursuit of the truth behind the conspiracy in Deadline, you’ll appreciate Feed’s propulsive narrative. Following Titus and his friends as they try to unravel the insidious influence of the 'Feed'—a neural internet implant—this book keeps the tension high as the characters chase answers in a world where media, politics, and personal safety collide.

... an ensemble cast navigating a post-apocalyptic crisis?

World War Z by Max Brooks

If you loved the way Deadline followed a group of deeply connected reporters and scientists, each with their own strengths and secrets, you’ll find World War Z’s wide-ranging collection of survivors compelling. Through interviews and personal accounts, you’ll travel the globe, meeting military leaders, doctors, everyday people, and politicians—all contributing a unique perspective to the unfolding global zombie crisis.

... morally ambiguous heroes in a world overrun by infection?

The Girl With All The Gifts by M. R. Carey

If you were fascinated by Shaun’s deeply conflicted ethics and the tough choices the Newsflesh crew make in Deadline, you’ll be gripped by the complex morality of The Girl with All the Gifts. Dr. Caldwell, Sergeant Parks, and Melanie all walk a fine line between survival, empathy, and scientific ruthlessness as they seek hope in a world devastated by a fungal apocalypse.

... humor and wit used to skewer genre conventions?

Redshirts by John Scalzi

If you appreciated the sharp banter and sardonic humor that Shaun and Georgia wielded to cope with a grim reality in Deadline, Redshirts will make you laugh out loud. Scalzi’s crew of expendable starship officers poke fun at—and desperately try to survive—the absurd logic of their universe, delivering a snarky, meta, and surprisingly heartfelt adventure.

... detailed worldbuilding in a society grappling with pandemic aftermath?

The Passage by Justin Cronin

If you were immersed in the intricate media-driven, virus-haunted world of Deadline, you’ll be swept up by the sprawling, meticulously imagined America of The Passage. From government conspiracies to the desperate outposts of survivors, Cronin unpacks decades of history, politics, and scientific fallout in a richly textured narrative.

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