Year One

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A stunning new novel from a bestselling author, this epic tale weaves hope and horror, chaos and magick, as a desperate group unites to confront their greatest battle. It begins on New Year’s Eve when a sudden sickness spreads rapidly, leading to widespread fear and the collapse of societal structures. As the electrical grid fails and law disintegrates, more than half of the world’s population is lost. In the ensuing chaos, magick emerges to fill the void left by science and technology. Among the survivors is Lana Bingham, who practices witchcraft in her loft with her lover, Max. They navigate a treacherous landscape where good and evil magick intertwine, and the authorities pose a threat to both the immune and the gifted. As they flee a devastated New York City, others embark on their own journeys westward. Chuck, a tech genius, struggles to adapt in a world gone offline; Arlys, a journalist, captures the truth with pen and paper; and Fred, her optimistic young colleague, discovers his own emerging abilities. Meanwhile, Rachel and Jonah, a doctor and paramedic, fight to keep a young mother and her three infants alive. In this world of survivors, every encounter could lead to salvation or danger. As they seek purpose amidst despair, their paths will intertwine, shaping their destinies and those of the remaining populace. The end has come, but a new beginning awaits.