As the first haunting notes of apocalypse resonate through the world, "The Fallen" marks the beginning of the Mad Swine trilogy, a journey into the heart of darkness at the onset of civilization's end. The outbreak of the Mad Swine virus heralds a new era of horror, swiftly transforming the infected into relentless, ravenous undead. In these first days of despair, Matt Danzig finds himself at the epicenter of an unfolding nightmare, fighting not just for his own survival, but for a chance to reunite with his family in the rapidly deteriorating suburb of Randall Oaks.

With society teetering on the brink of collapse, Matt's journey is a stark odyssey through a world unmoored, a place where the rules of civilization have been erased by the virus's unforgiving spread. The once familiar streets of Randall Oaks become a battleground for survival, where Matt and a group of survivors must navigate the treacherous new landscape of the apocalypse. Their fight is not only against the legions of the fallen but against the disintegration of social order, pushing them to the limits of their humanity.

"The Fallen" is not just a story of survival but a profound exploration of the human condition at the edge of oblivion. From the chilling onset of the Mad Swine virus to the desperate struggles of those left standing, this trilogy delves into the resilience of the human spirit faced with the ultimate test. Join Matt Danzig in a world where every moment is a fight for life, every decision a testament to the will to continue, and every heartbeat a reminder of what is at stake—holding onto the essence of humanity when the world falls apart.

Previously published as Mad Swine: The Beginning (2010)