After surviving the EMP blast that crippled their cruise ship, the exhausted passengers from Rose of the Sea finally reach dry land. But the deserted island has a sinister history, and one wrong step on its sandy shores can mean the difference between life and death.
Gunner. When Gunner loses his position as leader, he fears the threadbare semblance of order will fray into lawlessness-and nothing will be left to stand in the way of desperate humans.
Gabby. Now also caring for an orphaned child, Gabby is determined to see herself and her tortured family to safety on the mainland. But without her epilepsy medication, her condition is a ticking time bomb-a fatal seizure can strike at any moment.
Zon. Hungry for power, Zon appoints himself as leader of the fracturing group. When a reckless decision leads to a deadly accident, he finds himself at the mercy of the island and those he tried to control.
Tempers are high. Supplies are low. Will the group shatter into chaos? Or will the island's deadly secrets destroy all they have left?
