This Land of Monsters

It's bad enough his mother is dead. Even worse - he's been left alone with his abusive, alcoholic stepfather, Duncan. But when an apocalyptic outbreak of a highly infectious disease wipes out most of humanity, seventeen-year-old Nash must also avoid being killed by the victims of the outbreak who've turned into blood-thirsty monsters called Howlers. When Nash and Duncan stumble upon a hidden sanctuary in the woods, Nash finds among the refugees the kind of love and accetpance he hasn't felt since the world ended. But when his refuge is overun by a mysterious cult leader, Nash and his newfound family must pretend to comply in order to survive. Together, they will bide their time and secretly organize a rebellion that will have Nash fighting not only for his freedom, but for his LIFE.