First published 2008
When a deadly fever strikes a remote California town, outsider Tom Pasmore is trapped there by a sudden quarantine. As the illness spreads, Tom must navigate the town's web of secrets to uncover the source of the fever before it's too late. With time running out and the death toll rising, Tom races against the clock to save the town and himself from the relentless, unseen contagion.
Genres: adventure, mystery, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, race-against-time
Setting: California, San Francisco
288 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: death