A darkly funny young-adult zombie novel by Sean Beaudoin that combines horror, satire, action, and black comedy.

The story follows seventeen-year-old Nick "Nero" Sole, a troubled teenager who is sent to a wilderness rehabilitation program called "Inward Trek" along with other juvenile delinquents. What begins as an unpleasant outdoor boot camp quickly turns into a nightmare when the counselors and participants start transforming into flesh-eating monsters. Nero and a handful of survivors must navigate the wilderness while fighting off the growing horde of "infects."

Unlike traditional zombie stories, The Infects mixes gruesome horror with sarcastic humor and self-aware references to zombie movies. The survivors even create their own "Zombie Rules" as they struggle to stay alive. The novel also satirizes consumer culture, the fast-food industry, and common zombie-fiction tropes.

Known for its quirky characters, fast pace, graphic gore, and unexpected twists, the book has become a cult favorite among readers who enjoy unconventional zombie fiction.