Punk Wasp Publishing To Release 'Zombie-Nerd And The Half Term Harrowing' On Halloween

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Oct 24

Punk Wasp Publishing, a new imprint of Veneficia Publications, will be releasing its first novel, Zombie-Nerd and the Half-Term Harrowing by up-and-coming author Jack Callaghan. Due to be released on Halloween, pre-orders are now open on the Punk Wasp Publishing website.

Zombie-Nerd and the Half-Term Harrowing is a book about adventure, self-discovery, friendship and growth in a harsh post-apocalyptic world.

Author, Jack Callaghan, said, “I am, of course, greatly excited for the release of Zombie-Nerd, and on Halloween as well, the perfect time for weirdification and spookocity. My thanks go to the folks at Punk Wasp and to my editor, Toni, for their tireless efforts in helping to bring this book to un-life. It's like a dream come true, only I've still got my clothes on and my teeth haven't fallen out. “

Diane Narraway, Co-Owner at Veneficia Publications, said, “Punk Wasp Publishing is the new imprint from Veneficia Publications, showcasing fiction with added attitude. We are really pleased to be launching this Halloween with Zombie-Nerd and the Half-Term Harrowing by Jack Callaghan.”

Zombie-Nerd and the Half-Term Harrowing is Jack Callaghan’s first full-length novel. His previous work has been in the form of poems and short stories that have appeared in various compilations.

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The synopsis of Zombie-Nerd and the Half-Term Harrowing reads:

The 'zombie apocalypse' is over and has been for some time.
As the country tries to recover from the chaos, zombies and survivors live in as close to harmony as they're able, but old divisions continue to bubble beneath the surface.
Ronnie Thanatos isn't a very good zombie. He suffers from the usual trappings that come with being a member of the undead, but he isn't tough, he isn't cool, and he certainly isn't scary. Zombies are supposed to be scary, aren't they?
When he learns of the existence of a mysterious man of science, who is believed to have started the zombie outbreak, Ronnie sets off on a journey towards the country's former capital, the dreadful and benighted 'Necropolis', in search of answers. Joined by his faithful friends, Nate and Bridget, Ronnie travels across the desolate landscape, meeting strange and interesting people, putting his courage to the test, and learning the importance of everyone being 'different but all the same'.

According to Punk Wasp Publishing, author Jack Callaghan currently resides in the depths of an abandoned underground government facility at an undisclosed location.

Zombie-Nerd and the Half-Term Harrowing is now available to pre-order from the Punk Wasp Publishing website.

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