Joe is not a private eye, but rather an empowered victim who grows into the role of an amateur detective. He discovers clues and stumbles upon revelations that lead up to solving the mystery of the zombie virus and his missing family. The plot, however, does not follow classic whodunnit rules where the reader is given a chance to piece together the clues before the main character reveals the solution. Instead, oddly impossible incongruities start making sense as each reveal hits the narrative.

The primary thrill along the way is the writing style. The wordsmithing is vibrant and relentless, teasing your mind with vivid images and fresh memories. The thoughts jump around like a bucking horse in a bronco, compelling the reader to grip the sentences tighter as they leap about.