Bryan Cassiday sa špecializuje na napínavé thrillery a znepokojivé horory. Jeho diela často prepletajú psychologické napätie s akčnými zápletkami a sú oceňované pre svoju rýchlu dynamiku, premyslené postavy a nečakané zvraty. Cassiday dokáže vo svojich príbehoch zachytiť znepokojivé aspekty súčasnej spoločnosti, čím čitateľom ponúka nielen vzrušujúci zážitok, ale aj podnet na zamyslenie. Fanúšikovia žánru si určite obľúbia jeho schopnosť vytvárať noir atmosféru a postavy, ktorým nemožno celkom dôverovať.
Featuring an unconventional hero, this gripping narrative captivates readers with its fast-paced plot and unexpected twists. The protagonist's unique qualities and challenges set the stage for a thrilling journey that keeps you on the edge of your seat. As the story unfolds, it explores themes of resilience and identity, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy dynamic characters and engaging storytelling.
Phoebe follows her husband the mayor one night and steps into an apocalyptic nightmare. The nightmare of the quarantine of a virus that triggers cannibalistic madness in its victims begins without fanfare in the small Southern California town of Costaguana. Phoebe suspects her husband Jason of cheating on her with a prostitute, which is all the more shocking because Jason has the reputation of being an incorruptible mayor. Trailing him Phoebe watches him pick up a hooker in the red-light district on the Strip. She later goes to the hooker's motel room to confront her and hears bloodcurdling screams and loud noises as she stands outside the hooker's door. Phoebe flees in terror. She enlists the aid of her best friend Meredith, a misanthropic veterinarian who prefers animals to people, to accompany her to the hooker's motel room the next day. While they are on the Strip, a helicopter appears in the sky and starts shooting people on the street without any explanation. The quarantine has begun.