Survivor Song is a horror novel by American author Paul G. Tremblay, published by William Morrow on July 7, 2020.

[2] The state of Massachusetts is under quarantine and curfew by the government due to proliferation of a new, highly infectious virus that resembles rabies in transmission and neurological effects.

These government measures only serve as a stopgap, as hospitals are ill-equipped to handle the influx of virus victims alongside their regular patient load, overwhelming the clinics' capacity.

While writing, Tremblay was initially concerned that some portions of the book would not seem realistic, specifically the conspiracy theories held by a group of right-wing militiamen.

[7][8] Writing for The New York Times, Justin Cronin stated that, "City shutdowns, overrun hospitals, a bungled government response, public disorder, roving wing-nut militias, conspiracy theories — it's all here, right down to long lines at Star Market.