The third book in Robert Kirkmans New York Times bestselling series: The Walking Dead: The Fall of the Governor - Part One! The Walking Dead original novel series set in the universe of Robert Kirkmans iconic comic book continues with The Fall of the Governor - Part One. From co-authors Kirkman creator of the Eisner Award-winning comic as well as executive producer of AMCs blockbuster TV series and Jay Bonansinga Stoker Award-finalist and internationally acclaimed author comes the gripping third novel in this richly woven page-turning literary saga which began with The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor. In Rise of the Governor uber-villain Philip Blake journeyed from his humble beginnings directly into the dark heart of the zombie apocalypse and became the self-proclaimed leader of a small town called Woodbury. In The Road to Woodbury an innocent traveler named Lilly Caul wound up in the terrifying thrall of Phillip Blakes twisted violent dictatorship within Woodburys ever tightening barricades. And now in The Fall of the Governor - Part One the Governors descent into madness finally erupts in a tour de force of action and horror. Beloved characters from the comic book including Rick Michonne and Glenn finally make their entrance onto this nightmarish stage and fans of The Walking Dead will see these characters in a whole new light. Simmering grudges boil over into unthinkable confrontations battle lines are drawn and unexpected twists seal the fates of the innocent and guilty alike.