In the Flesh

Partially Deceased Syndrome sufferer Kieren Walker returns home to the cauldron of Roarton, but doesn't receive a warm welcome from all. His parents, Steve and Sue, are undoubtedly pleased to see him, but his sister, Jem, isn't so ready to pick up where they left off when Kieren died back in 2009. Meanwhile, the zombie-hating Human Volunteer Force, led by the violent Bill Macy, are ready to take action against any PDS sufferer reintegrated on their patch.

Feeling trapped at home, Kieren escapes to his grave where he is reunited with his old hunting partner, Amy Dyer, who persuades him to take a dangerous day trip. After fleeing when he is spotted, Kieren discovers that Rick, his former best mate who died in Afghanistan, is back in town and is persuaded by Amy to go and see him at partisan local pub, The Legion. After an awkward reunion, Kieren finds himself on an HVF hunting mission in the woods, where the night patrol has reported live rabid zombies roaming free.

After visiting the supermarket where he used to hunt with Amy, Kieren remembers that Jem once spared his life. Together, brother and sister confront the demons in their pasts and visit Mr and Mrs Lancaster. Kieren feels momentarily better, but then has to say goodbye to Amy who is leaving Roarton in search of The Prophet. Will Kieren and Rick be able to find peace and acceptance as PDS sufferers in this highly-charged new world?

Kieren is happy to see Amy come back, though he feels uneasy about her friend Simon.

Kieren's aspirations to leave Roarton face a setback when Maxine intervenes. Meanwhile, Jem experiences a public humiliation at school.

Kieren's dynamic with Simon evolves in ways neither of them anticipated, leading to personal revelations and shifting dynamics.

Kieren reveals a startling truth that upends the dynamics within the Walker family, forcing them to confront unexpected realities.

Kieren becomes a target as the town of Roarton intensifies its efforts to purge the undead.

Kieren begins to show symptoms of a mysterious illness that turns him violent and unpredictable, forcing those around him to confront the dangers it poses to others with PDS.