Escaping the Dead

After leading a new group of survivors to safety, Evan and Teke try to link up with the original group, only to find the compound where they left them in now overrun by crits—the living dead. With no clue where the others went or even if they survived, Evan sets out to find a safe place to hide while he searches for his friends. However, unnerved by recent behaviors the crits have displayed, Evan has a difficult time shaking the crit herd. They seem to be evolving and showing signs of a hive mind, making them even more dangerous.

Forced to flee again and with few options left, Evan and Teke lead a desperate escape across the water where they find a small community on an island. Hidden away from the world with plenty of food and water and untouched by crits, the island appears to be the perfect haven. But is it too good to be true?

Not long after they arrive, Evan and Teke begin seeing flaws, but before they can confront them, the island is swarmed by crits. Shaken to learn that the crits have crossed open water to get to the island, Evan and Teke work to organize the island's defense before they are overwhelmed.