Deadline

Shaun Mason, the seasoned and cynical survivor of the Rising, finds himself adrift after the devastating events of the first book, his purpose lost even within the news organization he co-founded. The thrill of chasing the truth about the zombie pandemic has faded, replaced by a profound sense of loss. However, Shaun's apathy is shattered when a rogue CDC researcher, presumed dead, resurfaces on his doorstep, closely followed by a horde of the infected. This re-emergence brings not only immediate danger but also a terrifying revelation: the conspiracy behind the initial outbreak and its devastating aftermath is far from over. With the monstrous entity that originally attacked them seemingly destroyed, a new, more insidious threat emerges from the shadows. Shaun is thrust back into the fray, embarking on a perilous cross-country journey to uncover the truth, armed with his instincts, a shotgun, and a renewed, desperate drive to expose the forces manipulating the post-apocalyptic world. He must confront not just the walking dead, but the living who pull their strings.