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In "The Deading," a harrowing dystopian novel, the peaceful seaside town of Baywood faces a terrifying downfall when a mysterious contagion emerges from the ocean. Reminiscent of Stephen King's "Under the Dome" and the post-apocalyptic world of "The Last of Us," this story explores the chilling effects of an ocean-borne infection that transforms both the environment and its inhabitants.

Baywood, known for its birding community and oyster farming, is first alerted to the danger when sea snails begin washing ashore, attacking whatever they touch. The infection soon spreads, altering wildlife, seascapes, and eventually the town's residents. Those infected undergo a gruesome transformation known as "deading," collapsing and dying only to rise again, radically changed in both mind and body.

As the government quarantines Baywood, the uninfected struggle to survive. Among them are Blas, an introverted bird lover, and his disillusioned older brother Chango. They witness their town becoming the epicenter of a profound shift in life as they know it. The newly risen "Risers" enforce disturbing beliefs and autocratic rituals, creating a climate of paranoia and isolation.

In this nightmarish scenario, Blas, Chango, and the remaining survivors must navigate their claustrophobic new reality. They face heart-wrenching decisions about survival, loyalty, and betrayal. Tensions escalate as they are forced to choose between escaping or succumbing to the new order.

"The Deading" is a claustrophobic and haunting narrative that lyrically examines societal collapse, the horrors of survival, and the unexpected solace found in nature and human connections. As Baywood's survivors grapple with their terrifying new normal, they uncover profound truths about humanity and resilience. 📚❤️

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In "The Deading," a harrowing dystopian novel, the peaceful seaside town of Baywood faces a terrifying downfall when a mysterious contagion emerges from the ocean. Reminiscent of Stephen King's "Under the Dome" and the post-apocalyptic world of "The Last of Us," this story explores the chilling effects of an ocean-borne infection that transforms both the environment and its inhabitants.

Baywood, known for its birding community and oyster farming, is first alerted to the danger when sea snails begin washing ashore, attacking whatever they touch. The infection soon spreads, altering wildlife, seascapes, and eventually the town's residents. Those infected undergo a gruesome transformation known as "deading," collapsing and dying only to rise again, radically changed in both mind and body.

As the government quarantines Baywood, the uninfected struggle to survive. Among them are Blas, an introverted bird lover, and his disillusioned older brother Chango. They witness their town becoming the epicenter of a profound shift in life as they know it. The newly risen "Risers" enforce disturbing beliefs and autocratic rituals, creating a climate of paranoia and isolation.

In this nightmarish scenario, Blas, Chango, and the remaining survivors must navigate their claustrophobic new reality. They face heart-wrenching decisions about survival, loyalty, and betrayal. Tensions escalate as they are forced to choose between escaping or succumbing to the new order.

"The Deading" is a claustrophobic and haunting narrative that lyrically examines societal collapse, the horrors of survival, and the unexpected solace found in nature and human connections. As Baywood's survivors grapple with their terrifying new normal, they uncover profound truths about humanity and resilience. 📚❤️