"One of the most thrilling writers working today. Miss him at your peril." - Blake Crouch, The Wayward Pines TrilogyIn the harsh winter of a post-apocalyptic landscape, Rachel Wheeler and her companions hole up in an Appalachian compound established by her notorious grandfather.A rogue military platoon plans to seize the compound and control the small band of survivors. At the same time, violent mutants organize into a tribe that threatens to wipe out the human race. But as the humans fight among themselves, the mutant Zapheads are adapting and learning, intent on establishing a new society.Rachel soon discovers the mutants are more than they appear to be. But will she live long enough to use their secrets against them?Look for the other After books, First Light (After #0), The Shock (After #1), The Echo (After #2), and Milepost 291 (After #3), Red Scare (After #5), and Dying Light (After #6).