Wayward

This gripping post-apocalyptic novel follows a diverse group of survivors in the town of Ouray, Colorado, as they navigate the aftermath of a mysterious sleepwalking epidemic that contributed to societal collapse. Led by figures like scientist Benji, police officer Marcy, and teenage shepherd Shana, they must confront emerging threats—including a powerful AI known as Black Swan—and work together to rebuild amid a fractured world. With themes of resilience and unity, the story explores the challenges of forging a new society in the face of brutality and technological adversaries.