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| Author | Robert Kirkman andJay Bonansinga |
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| Cover artist | Christophe Dessaigne and Shane Rebenschied |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Post-apocalyptic andhorror |
| Publisher | Thomas Dunne Books, a division ofSt. Martin's Press |
Publication date | October 16, 2012 |
| Publication place |  United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 288 |
| ISBN | 0-312-54774-9 |
| Preceded by | The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor (2011) |
| Followed by | The Walking Dead: The Fall of the Governor (Parts I and II) (2013-2014) |
The Walking Dead: The Road to Woodbury is apost-apocalyptichorror novel written byRobert Kirkman andJay Bonansinga and released October 16, 2012. The novel is aspin-off ofKirkman's series of graphic novels and explores theback-story of one of the series' most infamous characters,Lilly Caul.The Road to Woodbury is the second in a trilogy of novels,[1] followingThe Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor and precedingThe Walking Dead: The Fall of the Governor (Parts I and II).[2]
The book focuses on Lilly and her path toWoodbury, Georgia, a rural town that is barricaded and walled off to separate the living from the undead. It seems to be the perfect sanctuary. Life appears idyllic, with plenty of food, shelter and security provided to its residents. The town expands and grows stronger every day, and its leader,The Governor (Philip Blake), keeps the citizens in line.
Lilly begins to suspect all is not as it seems. Blake, who relishes his title as The Governor, has disturbing ideas about law and order. Lilly and a group of rebels band together to fight The Governor. Mayhem and destruction result when they challenge his reign.
The Examiner.com said:
The novel fleshes out . . . backstories and connects them, giving depth to people who remained largely mysteries in the comic books. For comic book readers, the novel is full ofEaster eggs and surprise connections, making it not only entertaining, but necessarily for filling in the gaps left by the comic books . . . ‘The Road to Woodbury' is an essential read for any fan of ‘The Walking Dead'.[3]
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