But getting out of Manhattan is easier said than done with little more to go on than a spark of hope, especially as danger lurks at every turn and seemingly no one can be trusted. While most of them do not know each other, all of them must escape New York and head West if they hope to survive. Rachel Hopman, paramedic Jonah Vorhies, and the young mother they’ve sworn to save, Katie Parsoni. Life as we know it ceases to exist, and suddenly the few who survive this epic plague realize they must flee for their lives before they are discovered by crazed raiders who plunder and kill with glee.Īmong the survivors are chef Lana Bingham and her lover, novelist Max Fallon journalist Arlys Reid and her intern Fred a tech genius and hacker named Chuck Dr.
Food becomes scarce and medical personnel are in short supply. Utilities and communication infrastructures barely flicker with life. Soon, as the body count rises, governments crumble. But what they don’t realize is that they are about to spread a contagion known as the Doom, a virus that decimates mankind at an alarming rate, and which will ultimately wipe out a vast chunk of humanity. “A fast-paced, mesmerizing, and thought-provoking novel that will no doubt add to Roberts’ legions of fans.Soon after a family gathers in Scotland for an annual celebration filled with laughter, food and lots of good cheer, each member of the clan returns to their own corner of the globe to resume life as usual. Fascinating characters and a well-built dystopia combine with a riveting plot that will attract a whole new group of readers.“– Library Journal, starred review “Roberts’s full step into a modern fantasy series is long overdue. “Though it’s the middle book in a planned trilogy, this can be read on its own and will appeal to fans of fast-paced dystopian tales with a strong heroine.”– Publishers Weekly YEAR ONE: Book 1Ģ starred reviews and a December 2017 Indie Next pick! Brilliant and inspiring.”– Kirkus Reviews, starred review OF BLOOD AND BONE: Book 2 evil while reminding us that while the battles may save us, it’s the home, hearth, and community which sustain us.
“Roberts’ magnificent trilogy concludes with another title that perfectly balances magic, adventure, romance, and steely resolve in the battle of good vs. She has succeeded in rescuing countless shifters, elves, and humans from the Doom’s destruction of civilization, and now she must help them heal. In the conclusion to CHRONICLES OF THE ONE, Fallon Swift will use her life knowledge of magick. In a post-apocalyptic world where everything we know has crumbled, a group of survivors embarks on a journey to unite them in the battle of their lives.
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