
Titles in This Set
The Enemy
The Dead
The Fear
The Sacrifice
The Fallen
The Hunted
The End
King Zero
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Mixed Format (Paperback & Hardcover)
Publisher: Puffin (Penguin Random House)
Age Range: Ages 12-16 (Grades 7-11)
Overview
When a deadly virus sweeps across Britain, it spares no one over the age of fourteen, turning adults into mindless, flesh-hungry monsters. In the chaos, a small band of kids barricades itself inside a London supermarket, scavenging for food and fighting to survive another day. Charlie Higson's Enemy series follows this group of young survivors as they cross a ruined city, battle rival gangs of kids, and search for safety in a world where growing up has become a death sentence. This 8-book collection brings the full saga together alongside King Zero for hours of pulse-pounding reading.
About the Books
The Enemy series launched in 2009 as a ferocious, fast-paced take on the zombie apocalypse aimed squarely at teen readers who want real stakes and real grit. Charlie Higson strips away any safety net: the kids in these books get hurt, make brutal choices, and sometimes don't make it to the next chapter. The Enemy introduces the supermarket survivors in Holloway, London, while The Dead rewinds to the first chaotic hours of the outbreak. The Fear, The Sacrifice, The Fallen, and The Hunted push the surviving kids further across a shattered London and beyond, as rival tribes clash over territory, supplies, and the dream of a cure. The End closes out the core series, bringing years of running, fighting, and loss to a dramatic final confrontation. King Zero rounds out this collection as an additional entry connected to the wider Enemy universe, continuing the series' trademark blend of survival horror and emotional storytelling. Across all eight books, Higson never flinches from the darker side of a world run by children, while still finding moments of loyalty, courage, and hope among the ruins. Fans of fast, visceral storytelling and ensemble casts of flawed, believable young heroes will find plenty to devour here. Reluctant teen readers tend to tear through these books thanks to their short chapters and cliffhanger endings. Collected together, this set offers a complete reading journey through one of the most talked-about British YA horror series, perfect for fans working through the saga start to finish.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Enemy — Kids barricade themselves inside a London supermarket as a mysterious sickness turns every adult into a flesh-hungry monster.
The Dead — A prequel that rewinds the clock to the outbreak's terrifying first hours, following a different group of young survivors.
The Fear — The Holloway kids push on toward Buckingham Palace in search of safety, facing rival gangs along the way.
The Sacrifice — Small Sam and his unlikely ally fight to survive as alliances between groups of kids grow ever more fragile.
The Fallen — The Holloway crew reaches the Natural History Museum, only to find new dangers waiting among its ancient halls.
The Hunted — The surviving kids are pursued across a devastated London landscape as the hunt for a cure intensifies.
The End — The core Enemy saga reaches its dramatic conclusion as years of running and fighting culminate in one final stand.
King Zero — An additional entry in the wider Enemy universe that expands on the series' survival-horror storytelling.
About the Author
Charlie Higson is a British author, actor, and screenwriter best known for his work on the sketch comedy show The Fast Show and for writing the Young Bond series of novels, which continue the adventures of a teenage James Bond. With The Enemy series, Higson turned his storytelling skills toward YA horror, crafting a gritty, fast-moving saga that has earned a dedicated following among teen readers. Known for pulling no punches with his young characters, Higson has built a reputation as a distinctive voice in children's and young adult fiction, blending humor, heart, and genuine peril.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This complete Enemy collection delivers eight books of nonstop survival action in one convenient set, saving readers the hassle of hunting down each title separately. Whether it's a birthday gift, a holiday stocking stuffer, or an addition to a classroom library, this set is built for fans who want to binge the entire saga start to finish.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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