Hotbed

In this gripping horror novel, Phoebe follows her husband, the seemingly incorruptible mayor, one night suspecting infidelity. Her investigation takes a horrifying turn when she witnesses a break in society due to a sudden viral outbreak that incites cannibalistic madness among the infected. Teaming up with her best friend, Meredith, a cynical veterinarian, Phoebe confronts the chaos of a quarantine that escalates dramatically as a helicopter rains terror from the sky. Set against the backdrop of a crumbling town, this tale unfolds into an apocalyptic nightmare with shocking revelations and relentless suspense.