Hank Walker woke up in a bed in survivor camp. He should have been dead, and a short time after that, he should have risen and joined the ranks of the shambling biters-those who had died and come back seeking the flesh of the living. Instead, he woke up alive and in a safe place.Or is it truly safe?Ruled by Harrison Avis, a militaristic leader, Hank realizes quickly Fort Survivor S.C. #3 might not be so safe after all, especially for those who do not find favor with Avis.When a member of the camp is exiled to the outside world, Hank launches a plan to expose Avis as corrupt. It's a plan with possible grave consequences for all involved. Though he knows the dangers of failing, Hank is willing to take the risk to protect what remains of his family, if not from Harrison Avis, then from himself.