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Meet local author Z. Martin Brown on the main floor of Village Books to hear about The Nonessentials and get your book signed!

Overnight, the serene coastal town of Bellingham, Washington erupts into a battleground as a deadly pathogen sweeps through the state, claiming thousands of lives and prompting the Governor to declare Phase Zero, a statewide lockdown. Amid the turmoil, Max Maddison strives to reunite with his loved ones while evading ruthless gutter punks, a squad of deputies commanded by a menacing sheriff, and a sinister funeral home director who's nipping at his heels.

Even with Max's trusty SUV-affectionately named the Beast--and the unwavering support of his fearless childhood friend Carter, this is a formidable challenge for a twenty-two-year-old plagued by thanatophobia, the intense fear of death. You better buckle your seatbelt and hold on for your life, as this adrenaline-fueled adventure will be an uphill bloody fight.

The art of storytelling has entranced Zachary for decades. Over the years, his creative tools have changed from motion and still camera to pen, but no matter the instrument, he strives to convey a compelling tale. In 2023 he completed his debut novel, a tech-horror thriller called The Nonessentials. He lives in Arizona, where he's creating extraordinary nonsense from inside air-controlled spaces.