The end of the world has arrived.
In just a few days, civilization as we all knew it collapsed.
Philip Blake realizes that nowhere is safe.
His sole objective is to protect his young daughter, Penny.
And he is determined to do whatever it takes.

"The Rise of the Governor" takes place in the grim post-apocalyptic universe of "The Walking Dead" and is the first part of an exciting trilogy that presents the entire story of the Governor - the authoritarian leader of the protected community of Woodbury.

With new heroes, new stories, and the familiar character analysis that made the famous TV series a global success, "The Walking Dead - The Rise of the Governor" is the first novel in a series of books that will captivate fans of zombies and dystopian survival stories.