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Michael and Patrick have been battling zombies since Halloween. Pretending the apocalypse is a video game, Michael coaxes his autistic little brother through various traumas. When they encounter a zombie-worshipping cult and take up with a gang of survivors, the rules unravel. The game setup adds a fresh layer to this zombie novel but doesn't quite redeem the contrived resolution.