The streets might have been cleared, but that doesn't mean that the disaster is over. With plenty of creatures still lurking in various buildings, the survivors soon find that while the nature of the threat has changed, the danger is very much still out there. And for Jenny, leading Peter through the ruins of the city, that means taking drastic action in an attempt to stay alive.

At the Earnshaw, Colin becomes increasingly worried not only about Daphne's disappearance but also about Anna's intentions. As much as he wants to trust her, he can't shake the fear that her arrival at the hotel might have been a little too convenient, and his fear only grows when he discovers that she's in touch with people on the outside.

Meanwhile, at the palace, Tom and Rosemarie find themselves in a fight for their lives, while beneath the city's streets Henrik struggles desperately for survival. All their efforts might turn out to be for nothing, however, as the next phase of the military's response kicks into gear.

Rust & Burn is the fifth book in the Duchess of Zombie Street series, about a desperate band of strangers 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 (5 of 6)