Please Do Not Taunt the Octopus

A novella in the “beloved universe” of a zombie apocalypse from the bestselling author of Feed, the alter ego of Seanan McGuire (The New York Times).As Dr. Abbey knows, there are difficulties in running an underground virology lab in a post-Rising America.And unwanted guests must be dealt with. More from Mira Grant: NewsfleshFeedDeadlineBlackoutFeedbackRise Newsflesh Short FictionCountdownEvergladesSand Diego 2014How Green This Land, How Blue This SeaThe Day the Dead Came to Show and TellPlease Do Not Taunt the OctopusAll the Pretty Little HorsesComing to You LivePraise for Feed“Astonishing . . . a fascinating exploration of the future.” —The New York Times“A novel with as much brains as heart, and both are filling and delicious.” —The A. V. Club“Gripping, thrilling, and brutal . . . Shunning misogynistic horror tropes in favor of genuine drama and pure creepiness, McGuire has crafted a masterpiece of suspense with engaging, appealing characters who conduct a soul-shredding examination of what’s true and what’s reported.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)