
Sentinel sources, however, claim that the situation in the mall is anything but secure. They have also declined to provide information on the situation inside the mall or the conditions of the people quarantined except to say that the situation is secure, that a qualified individual has been appointed to manage the population in the mall, and that the people inside have been provided with all the resources they will require for the duration of the quarantine. While the Centers for Disease Control have promised more specific information on the type of virus, they have yet to release any reports. After a week of near radio silence from government officials on the situation within the mall, it was revealed yesterday in the early afternoon that a flu virus had been released into the air vents of the mall and that all people inside have been deemed exposed to the contagion. Yesterday evening, the National Guard ordered that the Shops at Stonecliff mall be quarantined until further notice. She was alone with this guy who looked ready to beat the crap out of anyone and everyone. Right? Cold sweat broke out over her body. Would he attack her? No, he was here to protect her.

He looked both nervous and cocky, and Shay did not like that combination. Shay nearly screamed for Jazmine to come back, but the security guard with his black stick shut her up. “I’ll check on you later,” she said, squeezing Shay’s shoulder, then walked away. Jazmine gave Shay a look like she would kill this man before she’d stop hugging people, but then she let go of Shay, replaced her mask, and shuffled off the gurney. Shay turned her head and saw a security guard, stun baton gripped in both hands across his chest like a shield. “If I want to hug a person, I’m hugging her.” Readers will anxiously await the sequel.“No touching,” a voice commanded. A whopping and disturbing cliffhanger serves as the conclusion. Think of the heart-racing chase of The Hunger Games but a giant mall is your arena and everyone is potentially a tribute.' 'Riveting.' The New York Times 'Engrossing. 'Full of on-the-edge action and thrilling adventure. Survival becomes a deadly sport in this pounding, relentless rush that will keep you guessing until the end.

Caught in his web are Shay, Lexi, Ryan, Mike, and Drew. But Marco has his own agenda, and begins a dangerous game, playing all the angles. She enforces strict rules, and uses Marco to help control the rule-breakers, most of whom are also teens. The government has pulled out, leaving the shoppers to their fate. Seven days of watching as a mystery virus sweeps through the mall, killing hundreds of people. Seven days of no showers, no information, limited food, and rising panic.

It's been seven days since Lexi, Ryan, Marco, Shay, and thousands of other shoppers were quarantined in their suburban mall.
