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Following in the footsteps of the New York Times bestselling graphic novels and the record-breaking new television show, this debut novel in a trilogy of original Walking Dead books chronicles the back story of the comic book series greatest villain, The Governor.

In The Walking Dead universe, there is no greater villain than The Governor. The despot who runs the walled-off town of Woodbury, he has his own sick sense of justice: whether it's forcing prisoners to battle zombies in an arena for the townspeople's amusement, or chopping off the appendages of those who cross him. The Governor was voted "Villain of the Year" by Wizard Magazine the year he debuted, and his story arc was the most controversial arc in the history of The Walking Dead comic book series. Now, for the first time, fans of The Walking Dead will discover how The Governor became the man he is, and what drove him to such extremes.

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What the critics say

“Fred Berman's narration is smooth and keeps listeners engaged throughout this audio version. He develops solid, authentic-sounding voices for most of the book's characters, particularly the authoritative Phillip and Brian, whose voice is soft with a hint of weakness…As the narrative moves into more pitched moments, Berman chooses pauses and projection with a great deliberateness, adding to the suspense and making the prose all the more impactful” —Publishers Weekly

“There's a lot of grisly uncomfortable stuff here, and I can't imagine another narrator handling it better. I look forward to hearing [Fred Berman] again soon.” —SFFaudio

“The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor is the perfect Halloween listen full of zombie action, a touch of gore, and some intriguing characters trying to survive in a changed world” —The Guilded Earlobe
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I didn’t expect much going into a book planted firmly in a popular culture show and comic, but this blew me away. It’s one of the better works I’ve had the pleasure of listening to and couldn’t put it down. Bonansinga is exceptionally talented and his well written sentences are given tremendous life by Berman. I’ll admit I’m stunned to say this but. This shouldn’t be missed. It shouldn’t be doubted— give it a chance. You won’t regret it.

Surprisingly well written and tremendously well acted.

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pretty good delicious of the government, intriguing premier, nothing groundbreaking, kinda ruins the comic character tho

never bored

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Love this narrator! Completely kept you involved throughout the whole book, even through the lulls.

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