House of Lazarus

T L Bodine presents a contemporary urban fantasy that reimagines the undead experience through a grounded, character-driven lens. The narrative follows Davin Montoya, a twenty-three-year-old recently deceased individual who has found a semblance of community among other reanimated corpses. This story diverges from traditional gothic horror by focusing on the mundane struggles of post-mortem existence, such as unemployment and the constant danger of detection by government authorities. The plot centers on Davin’s efforts to support his teenage sister, a YouTube journalist who believes she is close to exposing a significant conspiracy. Simultaneously, he manages a new romantic relationship with his zombie boyfriend while navigating the complex social dynamics of Los Ojos. The setting reveals a hidden population of desperate zombie squatters who possess dark secrets about their condition and the events surrounding their deaths. Bodine structures the tale around Davin’s internal conflict between maintaining his fragile new life and pursuing the truth behind his own demise. This book suits readers interested in modern supernatural fiction that blends personal drama with mystery elements. It appeals to those who enjoy character studies within genre settings rather than pure action or gore. The narrative does not cater to fans of classic vampire lore or historical gothic tales, as it firmly establishes its identity in a contemporary American context.