In the tradition of Rick Yancey's The 5th Wave, the first YA novel
from New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz. In one
terrifying night, the peaceful community of Creek's Cause turns into a
war zone. No one under the age of eighteen is safe. Chance Rain and his
older brother, Patrick, have already fended off multiple attacks from
infected adults by the time they arrive at the school where other young
survivors are hiding.
Most of the kids they know have been dragged away by once-trusted adults
who are now ferocious, inhuman beings. The parasite that transformed
them takes hold after people turn eighteen--and Patrick's birthday is
only a few days away.
Determined to save Patrick's life and the lives of the remaining kids,
the brothers embark on a mission to uncover the truth about the
parasites--and what they find is horrifying. Battling an enemy not of
this earth, Chance and Patrick become humanity's only hope for
salvation.