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PREORDER: Release date on March 9th, 2026. By preordering, you get this audiobook at 40% off, and you will receive an extended version of Chapter 28, a scene voted on by Nelle's readers as one they most wanted to see!

Written by: Nelle Nikole

Performed by Ruthie Bowles

Run time: 13 hours, 23 minutes

Bonus run time: 27 minutes, 44 seconds

TOTAL run time: 13 hours, 50 minutes

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The Before doesn’t matter, only The After.

In a post-apocalyptic Earth ravaged by nuclear war, humanity struggles to survive amidst the aftermath of radiation that has altered their DNA. Amongst the survivors, elemental magic runs through their veins, while a select few have developed extraordinary powers.

Amaia is a fierce leader in The Compound, a powerful community in Monterey, California, that’s been fighting to defend its borders against a series of attacks from the undead. But when her partner is tragically killed in an explosion, Amaia is consumed by a burning desire for vengeance. 

When a mysterious stranger appears at the gates of The Compound, the truth behind the undead attacks is revealed; Amaia, her most trusted friends, and the stranger must embark on a dangerous mission to another territory. Along the way, they must navigate treacherous obstacles and captivity, ultimately uncovering a sinister plot involving a common enemy and a shocking betrayal that will test everything they know about trust and loyalty.

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Ebook also available on Kindle Unlimited. 

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