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It was intended to eradicate the common cold; instead it eradicated most of the human race. A genetically modified virus killer mutates, transforming everyone it infects into zombies. As it rapidly spreads across the globe, small groups of survivors battle to stay alive and escape the growing hordes of flesh eaters.

Recent EMP attacks have left the country in a state of chaos and upheaval. With two of his children on the East Coast, Ben Davis has left Colorado behind, embarking on a cross-country journey with his eldest son, Joel, one of Joel’s classmates, Allie, and the family dog, Gunner. Very few modern vehicles remain functional, but thanks to Joel’s 1972 Chevy Blazer, Ben and his crew are mobile and able to carry supplies. But that doesn’t mean they’re safe in this post-apocalyptic world. They soon discover that life as they know it is over. Danger fills every moment of their new reality.

Sage has been living within Eden’s high walls for several months now, but an unexpected visitor has her scrambling for an escape. She must get back to Colt and the others no matter the risks. But the outside world has changed, as have the people, and not necessarily for the better. Someone close to Sage has committed the ultimate betrayal, and to stop them, she’s going to have to go back to the one place that nearly killed her.

Crynn Dayholt and her group of warriors discover the city of Peace. The man who runs the city, known as the Governor, welcomes them with open arms. As Crynn’s strong personality and warrior spirit emerge when her and her group become virtual prisoners, the Governor’s demeanor changes and not only Crynn’s life is at risk. Now the enemy of Soriah knows her location and that of her people.

On New Year's Eve, a devastating EMP ripped across the nation, leaving society in ruin. There are no signs of hope. There are no signs of rescue. Only chaos. Max and Aoife are living in the countryside, far away from society. Self-sustainability is the goal. But supplies are already running low. And when Max falls desperately ill, it soon falls on Aoife to take a dangerous trip into town to get him the medical supplies he needs.

Twenty miles, a blizzard, and the chaos of an EMP stand between Nick Franklin and reuniting with his family. Nick has spent his life preparing for this very moment. Now that the time has arrived to enact his emergency plan, Nick must decide how much of his humanity he will sacrifice to save his family.

Zachary sits across a table from a reporter on the eve of his execution. The reporter has a simple question: "Tell me your story." The question resonates. How did he get here? Religious persecution is what he told himself, but how does he explain his actions? Actions that still haunt him years later...

In Book Two of the erotic dystopian Pulse Trilogy, Jenna escapes New York City only to be tracked down by a soldier who might be her only hope of survival. Jenna doesn't know if she believes what Emily and Mason told her - that America is rebuilding and a better life awaits her outside of Manhattan. But with the power grid down and no connection to the outside world, Jenna will die if she stays at Grand Central's FEMA camp, selling her body to soldiers.

Chase Campbell is the Minister of Power Production and Distribution and a member of the Protectors. When he learns a terrible secret about the government that he has served most of his adult life, I realizes he can no longer support the Protectors. He decides to try to escape to Mars and begin again. Success means survival. Failure means almost certain death for himself and all those who help him.

James has been held captive, tortured in the most brutal ways after being abducted from his home, and put in a reformatory institution for no particular crime. He miraculously manages to escape after seven long years of suffering, only to find that everything has changed in the outside world. The authoritarian government fully took over, and the extreme racial purging process has been ongoing since he was first locked up. Will he be able to heal from the trauma of being in RI? Will he manage to get reunited with his family? And is he one of the Elites?