Here’s a novel about a group of people trying to navigate a Massachusetts suddenly populated with rabies-infected hordes. The premise isn’t new, but the difference here—what makes this story better than most zombie novels—is that the focus is on the characters, without shambling automatons and overdone violence every few pages. The scares are of the old-school variety, borne of a ticking clock and long odds. No one will confuse this with Shakespeare, but well written fiction is well written fiction. For readers who aren’t averse to a few goosebumps, SURVIVOR SONG is sure to satisfy.