Chapter 189:- ...
I learn that the zombie army didn't pass this way (no surprise), and that with the battle for the City (as they call it), few undead of any persuasion are believed to remain on either side of its encircling wall.
These people are immune to the New Plague. Those who fled off-world aren't heard from, and held in high contempt.
With the insolent sun skulking in the wings, burning to make a flashy entrance, the audience stages a walkout.