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'World War Z' Author Trades Zombies for Bigfoot in New Novel, 'Devolution' (Exclusive Excerpt)

by Josh Wigler
The Hollywood Reporter presents a first look at the latest work from writer Max Brooks.
Max Brooks   |   Brandon Williams/Getty Images; Courtesy of Del Rey Books
The Hollywood Reporter presents a first look at the latest work from writer Max Brooks.

After chronicling the zombie apocalypse in World War Z, author Max Brooks has a new monster in mind: the sasquatch.

The legendary bigfoot is at the heart of Devolution, Brooks' first full-length adult novel following the 2006 release of World War Z, which served as the basis for the Brad Pitt-starring thriller of the same name. Devolution is described as a found-document novel, chronicling a horrific sasquatch attack on an isolated eco-community. It is slated for release in May 2020 from Del Rey Books.

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Below, The Hollywood Reporter presents the first look at cover art for Devolution, as well as the first excerpt from the novel.

  • Josh Wigler
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