The Fear (Higson novel)

The Fear
First edition
AuthorCharlie Higson
LanguageEnglish
SeriesThe Enemy
GenreHorror, Young adult, Thriller
Published15 September 2011 Puffin Books
Publication placeUnited Kingdom
Media typePrint (hardcover)
ISBN978-0-14-138464-1
OCLC373478708
Preceded byThe Dead 
Followed byThe Sacrifice 

The Fear is a post-apocalyptic young adult horror novel written by Charlie Higson. The book, released by Puffin Books in the UK on 15 September 2011 and by Disney Hyperion is the third book in a planned seven-book series, titled The Enemy. The Fear takes place in London, a year after a worldwide sickness has infected adults, turning them into something akin to voracious, cannibalistic zombies.