A 320 page novel that details many of the events in the upcoming zombie title Dead Island will be released alongside the game later this year.
The book’s time and setting takes place before the bloody catastrophe that happens on the tranquil island of Banoi and the Royal Palm resort. The events in the book will lead up to the actual happens in the game.
The book is penned by Mark Morris, a famous British horror and thriller writer, who has also written episodes for several television series including Torchwood and Doctor Who. The novel is set to launch on September 8, while the Dead Island title will hit shelves on September 6 for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC.
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