infect whole populations. If infected, people will turn Breaker when they Return if there are no other Mudo around. Return – What happens when someone is infected and die only to be resurrected as a Mudo. Immune – A person who will not die and Return if infected. Their skin is hot to the touch. Immunes are very rare, and the children of Vista were told it wasn't even true that people could be Immune. Horde – an enormous group of Mudo. When Gabry first sees a horde, she describes it as an ocean of bodies. Soulers – A nomadic cult that worships Mudo. They believe that being Mudo is an honor and that it is a second chance at life and the path to eternal life. The Soulers have been known to purposefully turn members into Mudo. They travel from city to city trying to spread their beliefs and typically have shaved heads and wear white tunics. Protectorate – The grouping of towns protected by walls and the Recruiters. Protectorate can refer to either the area itself or the government running them. Vista – The town Gabry has lived in since age five. It is small and far from most other towns, mostly forgotten by the Protectorate. It is run by a Council and the Chairman of the Council, and it has a lighthouse and an abandoned amusement park. Militia – The local guards and protectors of Vista. Recruiters – The main military of the Protectorate. It is a very professional and honorable position to be in the Recruiters, although it is extremely dangerous—only about 1 in 7 survive the first year. Former Recruiters are allowed free housing in the Dark City and full citizenship, excepting people who are forced to join as a punishment, such as Cira. The Title The title The Dead-Tossed Waves is said directly on page 395. Gabry says it to describe the huge amount of Mudo in a horde. The "Waves" also reflects Gabry's home by the ocean. In The Forest of Hands and Teeth, Mary's dream is to make it to the ocean because she believes it will be free of Mudo, so the title could also be seen as reflecting Mary's false hope. References 2010 American novels 2010 science fiction novels Post-apocalyptic novels American zombie novels Delacorte Press books