Once the devastating rain finally ends, the survivors have to adjust to a whole new world. For some of them, this means shoring up their defenses as fresh threats promise to arrive, while for others the only option is to take the fight to their new enemy.

Alex Earnshaw is convinced that he's won. Having finally achieved everything he set out to take for himself, he wants to build his own little empire, even if ghosts from the past threaten to haunt his success. Other residents at the Earnshaw aren't so confident about his plans, however, and Alex soon realizes that he might have to find a way to deal with dissent. Fortunately, help isn't too far away.

Meanwhile, Tom makes a series of horrifying discoveries about the palace, forcing him to make a difficult choice. Jenny finds herself caught up in a deadly battle. And for Cally matters are even worse, as her new friend leads her into a potentially lethal situation. The terrible rain might be over, but for the survivors another nightmare is about to arrive.

Hell & Hail is the fourth book in the Duchess of Zombie Street series, about a desperate band of survivors trying to survive a zombie apocalypse in a single London street. Each book ends on a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to read them in order.

First published: August 2024
Genre: Horror / Post-Apocalyptic / Zombie
Series or Standalone: Series (4 of 6)