by Chuck Wendig
First published 2019
Shana discovers her younger sister caught in a bizarre condition one morning. The girl walks in her sleep, cannot speak, and refuses to wake up. She moves toward some unknown destination with unstoppable purpose. Shana is not the only one facing this crisis. Sleepwalkers emerge across America, all traveling the same mysterious route. Family members and friends become shepherds, following their loved ones on this strange pilgrimage. The growing procession triggers panic throughout the country. Violence erupts as people fear the spreading phenomenon. An armed militia forms to destroy the sleepwalkers entirely. Society begins to crumble around the marching crowds. Shana must protect her sister while searching for answers. The truth behind the sleepwalking epidemic holds the key to survival. This secret could either destroy what remains of the nation or help the survivors rebuild their broken world. The shepherds face a choice between fear and understanding as they guard their people on the dark road ahead.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, dystopia, horror, contemporary, apocalyptic
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, mystery, social-commentary
Setting: America
Period: Contemporary
782 pages · Hardcover · Del Rey
Content warnings: anxiety, depression, violence