James Patterson's newest young adult novel is a horrifying look at our dependence on technology--and what happens when we lose control. After a nuclear explosion forces the evacuation of his town, Jordan and his family are finally able to return after nearly a year. He hopes to pick up the pieces of his life...but something strange is happening. The entire town is cut off from the internet and TV. Animals are viciously attacking humans. Mysterious people appear out of nowhere. And most alarmingly, the military presence has cordoned off the roads, and no one is allowed to come in--or leave. And something is wrong with Jordan. He's faster, stronger than he ever was before the car accident that occurred during the meltdown. He's changed. And as recovered as their town seems to be, there's an electric undercurrent of fear. Something is happening, even if the military says everything is fine. And Jordan, along with his best friend, Maggie, must discover what really happened during the reactor explosion... before it's too late.

Author Biography

James Patterson holds the Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York Times bestsellers, and his books have sold more than 350 million copies worldwide. A tireless champion of the power of books and reading, Patterson created a children's book imprint, JIMMY Patterson, whose mission is simple: "We want every kid who finishes a JIMMY Book to say, 'PLEASE GIVE ME ANOTHER BOOK.'" Patterson invests proceeds from the sales of JIMMY Patterson Books in pro-reading initiatives. Robison Wells is the author of eight novels, including the Variant series, which was named a Publisher's Weekly book of the year and was the winner of many state and national awards. He is married with three kids, living on a hill in the Rocky Mountains. He has dog named Annie, who is pretty much the best.