Bryan Cassiday schrijft meeslepende thrillers en verontrustende horrorfictie, geprezen om zijn vlotte tempo, goed ontwikkelde personages en verrassende wendingen. Zijn werk verkent vaak de duistere aspecten van de hedendaagse samenleving en biedt lezers zowel spannende entertainment als stof tot nadenken. Cassiday blinkt uit in het creëren van noir-spanning en het bevolken van zijn verhalen met personages wiens betrouwbaarheid intrigerend onzeker blijft. Fans van aangrijpende, karaktergedreven spanning zullen veel te bewonderen vinden in zijn onderscheidende stem.
Featuring an unconventional hero, this gripping narrative captivates readers with its fast-paced plot and unexpected twists. The protagonist's unique qualities and challenges set the stage for a thrilling journey that keeps you on the edge of your seat. As the story unfolds, it explores themes of resilience and identity, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy dynamic characters and engaging storytelling.
Phoebe follows her husband the mayor one night and steps into an apocalyptic nightmare. The nightmare of the quarantine of a virus that triggers cannibalistic madness in its victims begins without fanfare in the small Southern California town of Costaguana. Phoebe suspects her husband Jason of cheating on her with a prostitute, which is all the more shocking because Jason has the reputation of being an incorruptible mayor. Trailing him Phoebe watches him pick up a hooker in the red-light district on the Strip. She later goes to the hooker's motel room to confront her and hears bloodcurdling screams and loud noises as she stands outside the hooker's door. Phoebe flees in terror. She enlists the aid of her best friend Meredith, a misanthropic veterinarian who prefers animals to people, to accompany her to the hooker's motel room the next day. While they are on the Strip, a helicopter appears in the sky and starts shooting people on the street without any explanation. The quarantine has begun.