Omar shakes his head. “It’s too late for that.”
Something shuffles behind me, and I hear a noise that I’d recognize anywhere. The shuffle step and whining scream. Low enough that it doesn’t hurt my ears. But unmistakable and hungry.
I’m staring at Finn and I see everything—every emotion he’s never allowed me to see, every end and beginning and all of the fucked-up in between. The fear and devastation and sickening loss.
I see it all, in the heartbeat it takes for the infect to bite me.
A Note From the Author:
There is, as always, a host of people to thank. I’ll get to them in a moment.
First, you, dear readers. It’s been a bit of a ride for Nurrin and Finn and company. I love these characters so so much. And I love this world.
But this isn’t an easy story. And right now—oh, right now. It’s looking pretty bleak, right? Here’s what I need you to remember. This isn’t an easy story. The story is about survival and a world falling apart, and that excludes easy. But I do promise it’s not over. Finn and Ren have a little bit more of a story to tell. Hang in there.
<3
And now for the usual suspects:
Brianna—my amazing friend and brilliant editor who made me sound intelligent. Thank you, my dear. Melissa Stevens, who created the most gorgeous covers ever for this series. Jessica, my amazing publicist, for being so crazy excited about this book.
The NAAU group for being so very supportive, and all of the amazing bloggers who continue to support me and take a chance on my zombies.
JC Emery, who listened to me whine more nights than anyone should have to, and Aj, for helping me find my confidence when I was stuck in self-doubt.
M husband and kids, always, for putting up with my insane buried in deadline mania. Again I still think y’all are the best.
About the Author:
Nazarea Andrews is an avid reader and tends to write the stories she wants to read. She loves chocolate and coffee almost as much as she loves books, but not quite as much as she loves her kids. She lives in south Georgia with her husband, daughters, and overgrown dog.
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Read More from Nazarea:
The World Without a Future | The Horde Without End
Edge of the Falls | Chasing the Wind (2015)
This Love | Beautiful Broken | Sweet Ruin
Girl Lost | Forever Found (Dec 30)
Illicit Desire (writing as Taylor Michaels)
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