Black Tide Rising

**Black Tide Rising Series by John Ringo** In a world where humanity's hubris has unleashed a nightmare, a plague of the undead sweeps across the globe, tearing civilization asunder and drowning hope in despair. Amidst this chaos, the Smith family—resilient father Steven, resourceful mother Stacey, and their two daughters, Sophia and Faith—embark on a desperate journey to the Atlantic, searching for safe harbor in a watery graveyard filled with the tears of the lost. As they unite with a small band of battle-hardened Marines, their mission transforms from mere survival to the creation of a bastion of hope for fellow survivors. Together, they face a relentless tide of bloodthirsty zombies and the even darker instincts of humanity unraveling around them. Courage, sacrifice, and the indomitable will to rise from the ashes define their struggle as they fight to reclaim their lives in a world gone mad. With each harrowing encounter, they uncover profound truths about family, survival, and the fragility of civilization. Will the Smiths forge a sanctuary amid the horrors of a new reality, or will they succumb to the black tide that threatens to consume them all? Dive into this gripping saga, where every wave brings new dangers and unexpected alliances, and the fight for a future is only just beginning.