Behind the walls of the Complex, Amy feels she and baby Isabelle are finally safe from the hordes of Infected ravaging the world outside. So, when asked to join a scavenging mission, she has no hesitation in leaving Isabelle in the care of new arrival Eden, not realising the virus has already penetrated their safe haven.
Outside, the Infected have been evolving and adapting into a superior form. When the scavengers encounter these new mutations, they quickly discover how strong, intelligent and ruthless the Infected have become. But it’s not just the new mutations Amy has to confront before she can get back to Isabelle, it’s also a phantom from her past.
Mark West was born in Coffs Harbour and spent his early years by the beach, fishing, swimming and writing short stories.
When his family later relocated to Canberra for work, Mark attended school with his older sister, Rebecca. Creative by nature and never particularly suited to the academic side of school, he found his place on the rugby field and often in the role of class clown.
After leaving school, Mark followed his father into carpentry, where his creativity found a practical outlet. Under his father's guidance, he developed a passion for craftsmanship, eventually starting his own building business and becoming a builder. While building remains part of his life today, Mark also works as a part-time carer and has found writing to be another way to channel his creativity.
After starting a family, Mark and his wife moved to the Sunshine Coast, drawn by the beaches, warmer weather and a more relaxed lifestyle. It was here that Mark began dedicating more time to writing, often getting up in the early hours before the rest of the house was awake.
Mark writes thrillers and horror novels, creating stories filled with suspense, twists and unexpected turns. When he's not writing or working, you'll usually find him with his family at the beach or out surfing whenever the waves are right.
Continuing the battle of Jackson, Victoria and Amy against the relentless infected, Mark West gets you in from the first page, and you feel as though you are right there alongside them, fighting the many battles with many twists and turns along the way.