The only way to defeat a nightmare is to face it.
Quinn Ellery and Ryland Shaw have battled their way through hell for their loved ones and survived it together. Now comes the hard part—living with the horrors they witness within the Affliction and building their new life. Moving on should be simple.
Giran is the complete opposite of the decay ripping through Stern—soft beds, hot meals, and the absence of Zs. For the first time since falling in love, Quinn and Ryland can concentrate on what is most important to them… each other.
Or can they?
The Giran government is eager to learn more about the Z virus and the antidote flowing through Ryland’s veins. They want to take down the Sanctuary and stop the atrocities it commits before it spreads to the rest of the world. But they need help to do it.
Ryland is ready let the past die, but Quinn can’t move forward knowing she has the power to bring an end to William Spencer’s tyranny. The two find themselves being torn apart as they learn heaven can feel like hell. And perhaps, the Affliction can never truly be left behind.
Trigger/Content Warnings:
- Mental and Physical Abuse (by parent toward adult child)
- Loss of a Loved One (parent and friend)
- Medical Procedures Using Needles
- Physical Violence/Death (zombie, human, and children)
- Suicide (mentioned)
- Gun and Knife Violence
- Blood and Gore
- Descriptive Sexual Scenes
- Foul Language