A deadly virus born of good intentions ravages the planet, leaving humans on the bottom of the food chain as the infected mutate into creatures born of myth and nightmares. Follow five groups of survivors as they journey from California, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, and Massachusetts in an epic adventure to find, not only what’s left of their government, but their independence, true love, and the strength to survive in a world bent on breaking them.
A DEADLY PANDEMIC. FIVE SURVIVORS. ONE DESTINATION.
A deadly virus born of good intentions ravages the planet, leaving humans on the bottom of the food chain as the infected mutate into creatures born of myth and nightmares.
As the military sets out to gather the healthy inside the walls of a biolab located in the central United States, the fight for survival begins for anyone willing to step beyond the safety of their own front door.
Follow five groups of survivors as they journey from California, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, and Massachusetts in an epic adventure to find, not only what’s left of their government, but their independence, true love, and the strength to survive in a world bent on breaking them.
Excerpt
“The funny thing about fight-or-flight was that sometimes flight didn’t cooperate when fight failed you. There was always freeze, but no one ever talked about freeze, because no one ever wanted to admit they weren’t strong enough to fight and were too scared to flee.”—Idaho survivor
“She had killed two of those men and not shed a tear. Even as she replayed it in her head, she felt no remorse. No, it was more than that. She was glad… happy she had done it. She wasn’t sure she knew who she was anymore.”—California survivor.
“If the human race was to survive, they’d have to dig deep and find the strength to take back their homes.”—Florida survivor
“She moved on to the bed to lay beside him and leaned in so their heads were touching and held on to him until his last breath. ‘Be at peace, Dave, and keep a seat warm for me.’”—Massachusetts survivor.
“Eric’s voice was distant, as if water had filled her ears. The room was too stuffy, too small. Rising, she shook her head and turned, fleeing from the place she had lost Shawn.”—Indiana survivor.
Professional Reviews
Wow
Seriously enjoyed this. I love the alternating POVs. I’m not sure when the next installment comes out but you can bet I’ll be looking for it. Postapocolyptic books are my guilty pleasure.
CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE!!!!!
Right from the beginning I was pulled into this story. And while it’s a little different from what I usually read, I really enjoyed it. And I am really looking forward to the next book.
The story follows multiple people, or groups of people, from many different areas in the US as they struggle to survive after the world as they knew it changes. In this new world there lots of different monsters, and sometimes the worst of them are not even really monsters. And sometimes the “monsters” are not really monsters at all.
There were times during this book where I just wanted to scream at the characters, or even just pull them close and tell them things would get better. But when I would least expect it, something would happen to change the tide (whether for good or bad) and I would be crying or yelling all over again. Because, above anything else, this story is not beyond the realm of the believable. And I hope these authors don’t make us wait too long for more.
So. Freaking. Gooooood!!!
This is not my usual read but thought i would give it a go. So glad i did.
The way the stories of each group of survivors grows and changes keeps you guessing as to whats going to happen.
I love thats there is such diversity in the groups and its not all macho alpha men leading the charge to get the womanfolks to safety. Yes there is alphas but there is also kick ass women, "geeks" who step up to the plate and push fear aside to get on to the sanctuary they are heading to. And there is the sweetest little girl that will make your heart melt.
There is sacrifices that you understand but break your heart, unexpected attacks and fights that have you holding your breath to ensure everyone makes it.
So humanity is hanging by a thread and then the stuff of horror films becomes reality. There is a deadly virus killing half the earths population, oh and the obes who didnt die from it are "reborn" as creatures that attack and kill.
You need to read this book. I cannot wait for the second instalment!!!
The Psychic Dimension, Part II (558 pages) is a collection of 36 sci-fi/paranormal stories and the new work is the companion book to Jay Dubya's The Psychic Dimension.
