Byler has never known peace. Zombies destroyed his world a long time ago, driving most people into walled cities. Orphaned at an early age, he was trained every day in the field by the Bokor, the ascended beings who can use magic to fight back against the undead.  The day he's dreamed of has finally come and it's time to embark on a quest to prove that he's ready to ascend. But nothing in life is easy and when zombies, jealous humans, and a squeamish partner are involved, the danger level becomes lethal.  Can Byler survive to prove he's ready for the blessing of the Bokor, or will he become another body to feed the undead?