Great Read.. The writer somehow gave a unique quietness to this book. Totally different take on the usual end of the world books. When the virus becomes active it reacts totally different from ALL other zombie books and I have read a lot of zombie books. The main character (Sam) has a high moral character and causes Sam to overthink situations. I am not going to give away any of the story, why because everyone will see this book in a different light and will enjoy it I am sure.

In post-pandemic Georgia, a man and a pregnant teen-ager arrive at a secure community. The man intends to move on, leaving the girl behind. When they are both killed inside the walls of the city, the Chief of Police, Sam Edison intends to find out why and by whom. When the mayor’s step-daughter is abducted and their sister city is attacked and over-run, Sam has no choice but to take the investigation outside the safety of the gates.

This novel contains everything one would expect to see in dystopic, post-pandemic tales. There are creatures that are no longer human that are a constant source of worry and attack, small communities trying to rebuild, trade alliances, and politics.

The author unwraps the main character, slowly, allowing the reader to see only glimpses, until and if, he is ready to reveal more. No spoilers, but I found that to be very well done.

This was an interesting story with twists and turns all the way to the end; a quick and enjoyable read. The author left the ending open enough that it could be turned into a series.

Dystopian world building works well in this book and the author makes a creative contribution to the genre. I would gladly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys quality science fiction.

Rather good, well-developed story set in a post-apocalyptic world. The writing is clean and clear, the character development on-point, and the novel itself keeps you on your toes until the very end.