Fail State

In the gripping second installment of John Birmingham’s End of Days trilogy, the aftermath of a devastating cyberwar leaves society in chaos, with infrastructures crumbling and millions dead. As James O'Donnell and his companions seek refuge in the wilderness from desperate exiles, Jonas Murdoch mounts a defense in Silverton against the flood of refugees from Seattle. Meanwhile, Jodi Sarjanan and Ellie Jabbarah navigate the perilous ruins of California, all searching for a sanctuary amidst the madness. Their journey raises the haunting question of whether a safe haven truly exists or if survival demands a sacrifice of their humanity.