"[Brian Keene's] first novel, The Rising, is a postapocalyptic narrative that revels in its blunt and visceral descriptions of the undead." -The New York Times Book Review "[The Rising is] the most brilliant and scariest book ever written. Brian Keene is the next Stephen King." -The Horror Review "The Rising is more terrifying than anything currently on the shelf or screen." n ?, -Rue Morgue "The Rising is chock-full of gore and violence...an apocalyptic epic." ^ r J -Fangona "The Rising by master wordsmith and storyteller Brian Keene is a gruesome and macabre tale of horrific madness sweeping across the civilized world." -Midwest Book Review "An apocalyptic epic packed with violence, gore, scares and moral dilemmas. Brian Keene has given zombies their next upgrade." ?, ^ -Cemetery Dance "Hoping for a good night's sleep? Stay away from The Rising. It'll keep you awake, then fill your dreams with lurching, hungry corpses wanting to eat you." -Richard Laymon, author of Resurrection Dreams "More power to Brian Keene.
