In Austin, Cassie and her family were stuck in traffic when the teenager spotted two men locked in a life-or-death battle that ended in gunfire. It’s her video of “zombies” that went viral on social media and sent the first warning shots across the digital landscape. But it’s not easy being a teenager, and convincing your parents that something has gone terribly wrong can be nearly impossible. Soon, Cassie understood that her and her younger deaf brother’s survival was reliant on her.
In Ashley Oaks, the town was on the verge of revitalization and filled with hope. New construction held the promise of a brighter future for the dying town. The townspeople from the city secretary to local conspiracy theorist continued to live their lives even as the news grew more ominous throughout the day. One by one, their lives would change forever. Who will live and who will die hangs in a delicate balance for all of them.
Revisit the final days of Ashley Oaks, the home of the Fort in the As The World Dies series, and experience the first hours of the outbreak through the eyes of familiar residents Peggy, Juan, and Calhoun, and meet new characters Cassie, Kimberly, and others.
Before Jenni & Katie arrived in the big red truck, others struggled to survive The Last Days.
Note: This book can be read before The First Days without spoilers.
Rhiannon Frater is the award-winning author of the As the World Dies zombie trilogy (Tor) as well as independent works such as The Last Bastion of the Living. She also co-hosted the ZCast: a Z Nation Fan Podcast, interviewing the cast and crew of the SyFy show. Born and raised in Texas, she currently resides with her husband and furry children (a.k.a pets) in South Texas. She loves scary movies, sci-fi and horror shows, playing video games, cooking, dyeing her hair weird colors, and shopping for Betsey Johnson purses and shoes.