The Undertakers #3: The Secret of the Corpse Eater by Ty Drago

My name is Sharyn, and I'm pissed that Jillian has joined the Undertakers. I never would have believed she'd become a seer after we left her years ago, but Will and Helene helped her escape the Corpses and brought her here. She has startling news about a well-known U.S. senator, so Will and I are headed to Washington, D.C. Actually, the "angel" in Will's vision said I should go with him, but we don't know what we're supposed to do. Wearing a blue blazer, a skirt, and make-up all day is going to drive me crazy! I'd rather stay in Haven, especially with all the things going on back there. Will's mom is having a hard time adjusting, and the healing crystal's reaction to an experiment ended fatally. The war with the Corpses has dramatically changed since Will arrived, and Tom thinks he's at the center of everything. What makes Will so different?

This book differed from the previous books in that it introduced new characters and conflicts and jumped into the action starting on page one. These changes introduced a freshness to the series at a point where some series start to get a little stagnant. It made it more interesting and explained some details about the Malum invasion not covered in the first two books. The Queen of the Corpses had a sister, and they had issues that couldn't be resolved. There was also some kind of creature running loose that attacked the Deaders, but the vague descriptions kept it mysterious until the second half of the book. This character became the focus of the plot and climax. Will's mom tried to change the Undertakers since they're all kids, but she slowly came to realize she needed to accept this new reality. Corpses existed, and the Undertakers were the only ones able to save all humans. You should read the first two books, although this book includes some useful information about past events. You actually might be able to start with this third book, since the new characters make it almost feel like a new series. However, you'll miss the history of the Undertakers. Overall, I know this series won't appeal to everyone, but I'm enjoying this twist on zombie stories.