The Enemy

Paperback Published on: 11/09/2025
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The Enemy
Fantastic Read
A sad and moving book which explains what would happen to children if the adult world all turned into zombies. A story of true courage and motivation, this... READ MORE
Godalming Proof Copy Club
The Enemy
Gore Galore
Zombies zombies everywhere! This is not for the faint hearted or those who easily scare. All the adults are dead, and only teenagers survive, but for how m... READ MORE
sarah major
The Enemy
Grusome and great!
I am not one for gore and guts, but Charlie Higson’s new series has got me captivated. Although slightly over the top this book makes a great story for tee... READ MORE
Yasmine Abusahmen at Waterstones Worcester Hi
The Enemy
Still One of The Best Series
I have enjoyed this book along with the others in the series since I was in high school. Every time I read them I’m still shocked by events and characters,... READ MORE
Emmie Garland

Synopsis

The first book in the bestselling zombie horror series from the author of Young Bond. Covers may vary.

Lord of the Flies with zombies . . . tons of nail-biting action!’ Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

Every time he thought they’d gone, he heard them again. Searching for him.

The sickness struck everyone over fourteen. First it twisted their minds. Next it ravaged their bodies. Now these zombies roam the streets, crazed and hungry.

In a destroyed London, the young hide in gangs, scavenging to survive, but with little hope for the future. Until rumours of a safe house travel across the city. But to get there they must face the Enemy – the mindless zombies who lie in wait.

Can these kids trust each other long enough to make it out alive?

Don’t miss the next book in this edge-of-your-seat series: The Dead.

The Enemy scores high with its brutal vision of a post-apocalyptic world’ Financial Times

‘Clever . . . fast paced . . . inventive’ Guardian

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
  • ISBN: 9780141325019
  • Number of pages: 432
  • Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 29 mm
  • Interest age: From 12 years
  • Weight: 302g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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The Enemy
The return of a modern classic.
This series of books just keeps gettting beter ,Lord of the flies meets dawn of the dead , your favourite characters again are in a pitched battle to survi... READ MORE
Boba Muggs
The Enemy
The Enemy
It was awesome! I absalutally loved it, its kept me and my friends talking for months. I really don't know what I would do without it. I can't wait to get ... READ MORE
shadow
The Enemy
The Enemy
In 2 words; heart stopping
Jimo
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The enemy
Fantastic book! It's got the gore and so much more to make it such a good book!
Henzo
The Enemy
loved it
After reading Higson's Young James Bond series I was not sure whether to buy this book and its sequel or not but I am glad I did as it is brilliant. I thin... READ MORE
david london
The Enemy
28 Days Later for younger teens
There are certain stories that fire up people's imaginations & have done for years - Vampires, Werewolves & Zombies being the main ones, things that we tel... READ MORE
Yoda1878
The Enemy
Excellent novel; a must read
If you are looking for end of world, half dead grown ups and the fight for survival, this is one book that you must read. It is like 'Resident Evil' only ... READ MORE
Melanie F
The Enemy
Terrifying, emotional and action packed!
First things first, as a face value zombie horror it works well, and it did the job of scaring me and creeping me out, both in equal measure. It's been a w... READ MORE
Leanne Bell
The Enemy
Must Buy
This book along with the ones after it (The Dead and The Fear) are my favourite books I never wanted to put it down.
CJ13
The Enemy
Alfie age 11
great book. u can really imagine yourself self there and what is going on. brilliant book. if u like this book read the next in the story
Alf
The Enemy
Amazing
I was skeptical that this book would be interesting, as most stories based on the zombie apocalypse generally follow the same pattern. However I was shocke... READ MORE
Lauren Drane
The Enemy
The Thrills Of An Adventure
Charlie Higson's "The Enemy" is an exceptional and enthralling novel that effortlessly captures the imagination and keeps readers on the edge of their seat... READ MORE
Morrigan V. Vakarian
The Enemy
Wild and unpredictable storyline; I love it!
The Enemy is a thrilling novel toying with the ideas of how children would react to a zombie apocalypse that specifically affects those over 14. The sheer... READ MORE
Jamie March