Brendan Ritchie ist ein Schriftsteller und Filmemacher, dessen Werk die Schnittstelle von Erzählung und bildender Kunst erforscht. Sein von der Kritik gefeierter Debütroman Carousel und seine Fortsetzung Beyond Carousel haben große Aufmerksamkeit erregt. Ritchie promovierte auch in Kreativem Schreiben, was sein tiefes Engagement für das Handwerk widerspiegelt. Neben seinen literarischen Bestrebungen teilt er seine Expertise, indem er in verschiedenen kreativen Disziplinen lehrt.
Nox is an arts graduate wondering what to do with his life. Taylor and Lizzy are famous indie musicians, and Rocky works the checkouts at Target. When they find themselves trapped in a giant mall, they eat fast food, watch bad TV and wait for the mess to be sorted. But when days turn to weeks, a sense of menace grows.
"Everyone you know has disappeared. What would you do? Nox, Taylor and Lizzy are desperate to uncover the secret of their entrapment. But there is more to the new world than they ever suspected, and the danger is only just beginning. In a city full of shadow, they quickly learn they are not the only survivors. They will need to risk everything to save those they love u and time is running out."