The Fervor

In The Fervor, acclaimed author Alma Katsu delves into the psychological and supernatural horrors of Japanese American internment camps during World War II. Set in 1944 Idaho, Meiko Briggs and her daughter Aiko grapple with their loss of home and identity while a mysterious disease spreads among the camp's residents, causing violence and death. As they investigate the source of the illness, they encounter an ominous team of doctors and confront a malevolent force drawn from Japanese folklore. This gripping narrative explores themes of dehumanization, contagion, and the struggle for humanity in dire circumstances.