Downfall

Thirteen-year-old Lizzy Tilbrook's plans to win her class presidency and aim for Yale are disrupted when a reactivated virus causes widespread chaos and societal collapse. As supply shortages and violence escalate, Lizzy must navigate a new, dangerous world, realizing the importance of allies over independence. This prequel to the Collapse Series introduces the beginning of an apocalyptic event, blending young adult ambition with global catastrophe.