by Kim Harrison
Part of The Hollows, book 0.1
First published 2017
Trisk stares at the lab results that spell disaster. Her genetically modified tomato, designed to feed the world, has merged with a government tactical virus. The combination creates a deadly plague that threatens to wipe out humanity. Her rival Kal shares her horror as they realize their species faces extinction alongside humans. Accusations of scientific misconduct force them to flee their laboratory. They cross a United States torn apart by disease, seeking leaders of major paranormal communities. Their mission: convince these hidden societies to reveal themselves and save the humans they've always considered inferior. Not everyone agrees humans deserve rescue. Trisk battles prejudice from both worlds as she argues for humanity's worth. She challenges centuries of beliefs about women, dark magic, and human weakness. The plague strips away pretense and reveals who people truly are. Some show their worst nature while others display unexpected strength. Trisk discovers that love and understanding can emerge from the darkest circumstances. She must prove that cooperation between species offers the only path forward as the world searches for a new balance.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, suspense, thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: United States
Period: contemporary
384 pages · Paperback · Little, Brown Book Group
Content warnings: death, violence