Aberrant

by A.L. Masters

Two groups. Two missions. Two divergent paths.The first group is led by a man who has crossed the line and never looked back. His decisions are fast, ruthless, and effective— and increasingly dangerous to the people following him. When devastating news shatters their plans, it leaves them with two impossible abandon the route and attempt a rescue that may cost them the last people they have left, or continue on their path in the hope that allies will have answers.

Both choices carry far-reaching consequences, but walking away is not an option.

The other group is still moving forward, but barely. Relationships are cracking under the pressure, and survival is starting to feel habitual rather than hopeful. Each mile brings new dangers and rare opportunities. When one of their own receives a terminal diagnosis, the group is forced to acknowledge that maybe not everyone was meant to finish the journey.

These changes will have an impact that ripples far beyond the group itself— if anyone survives long enough to see it.

The rules are changing, there is no safe place, and the Salvation Plague cannot be contained.

516 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 7, 2026

About the author

A. L. Masters lives in rural America. She studied business and enjoys cooking, hiking, and photography. When she's not dealing with more mundane matters, she can be found hidden away with her laptop and a mug of coffee. She writes apocalyptic stories to satisfy her craving for adventure and disaster (without the risk of death).

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Reviews

[Barbara Woodward · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot wait

for the next book. Character development is shocking. I don’t know how I’m going to wait.

“I don’t know what I’d do without you,” she murmured. “You will never find out,” he answered softly.