Mass Extinction Event Series by Amy Cross

One day, the power goes off and the world falls silent. And in two very different parts of America, two very different nightmares are about to begin. In Manhattan, Elizabeth and her brother Henry are all alone in their parents' apartment. Looking out the window, they can see the carnage slowly spreading through the city. But as hopes fade for their parents to come back, Elizabeth and Henry discover that dangers might alread have entered the building... moreOne day, the power goes off and the world falls silent. And in two very different parts of America, two very different nightmares are about to begin. In Manhattan, Elizabeth and her brother Henry are all alone in their parents' apartment. Looking out the window, they can see the carnage slowly spreading through the city. But as hopes fade for their parents to come back, Elizabeth and Henry discover that dangers might alread have entered the building. Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, Thomas and his family live on an isolated farm. They too have noticed that something has changed, and a chance encounter on a deserted road leads to a moment of pure horror. An infection is spreading, and soon more victims begin to fall. less

Trapped in a ruined city, Elizabeth and her brother Henry try to avoid the dangers that seem to lurk on every street. But even when they manage to get home, they face an entirely different kind of threat. Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away, Thomas struggles to keep his brother alive. First, though, he needs to find out what happened to his father, and he also has to make a difficult decision about his ailing mother... moreTrapped in a ruined city, Elizabeth and her brother Henry try to avoid the dangers that seem to lurk on every street. But even when they manage to get home, they face an entirely different kind of threat. Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away, Thomas struggles to keep his brother alive. First, though, he needs to find out what happened to his father, and he also has to make a difficult decision about his ailing mother. Days 5 to 8 is the second book in the Mass Extinction Event series, continuing the story of a worldwide apocalypse seen from the eyes of two very different people in two very different parts of the US. less

Finally realizing that she has to leave the city, Elizabeth sets out alone along a deserted road. Eventually, however, she encounters some fellow survivors, and before long she's taken to a remote farmhouse where a small community is struggling to take shape. She soon discovers, however, that this particular farmhouse hides some dark secrets. Meanwhile, Thomas also encounters some other survivors, although he soon finds himself trapped in a battle for survival... moreFinally realizing that she has to leave the city, Elizabeth sets out alone along a deserted road. Eventually, however, she encounters some fellow survivors, and before long she's taken to a remote farmhouse where a small community is struggling to take shape. She soon discovers, however, that this particular farmhouse hides some dark secrets. Meanwhile, Thomas also encounters some other survivors, although he soon finds himself trapped in a battle for survival. Captured and held prisoner in a basement, he begins to realize that he might never find a way out. Days 9 to 16 is the third book in the Mass Extinction Event series, continuing the story of a worldwide apocalypse seen from the eyes of two very different people in two very different parts of the US. less

More than a month after the disaster that crippled the world, Elizabeth and Toad are struggling to survive. Soon, however, Elizabeth faces a fresh problem, as she realizes that the virus might have claimed another, even younger victim. Meanwhile, Thomas discovers more survivors who are trying to reclaim the city... moreMore than a month after the disaster that crippled the world, Elizabeth and Toad are struggling to survive. Soon, however, Elizabeth faces a fresh problem, as she realizes that the virus might have claimed another, even younger victim. Meanwhile, Thomas discovers more survivors who are trying to reclaim the city. But is the mysterious Quinn really going to lead people to a new dawn, or is another act of unimaginable horror lurking right around the corner? Days 46 to 53 is the fourth book in the Mass Extinction Event series, continuing the story of a worldwide apocalypse seen from the eyes of two very different people in two very different parts of the US. less

Having been rescued from the forest, Elizabeth is shocked to find herself living with a small group of survivors. But when she's plunged into an unlikely reunion, she begins to realize that the task of saving humanity might require difficult decisions. Meanwhile, Thomas discovers the truth about another group of survivors. Old alliances are destroyed and new alliances are formed, but finally Thomas is forced to make a stand... moreHaving been rescued from the forest, Elizabeth is shocked to find herself living with a small group of survivors. But when she's plunged into an unlikely reunion, she begins to realize that the task of saving humanity might require difficult decisions. Meanwhile, Thomas discovers the truth about another group of survivors. Old alliances are destroyed and new alliances are formed, but finally Thomas is forced to make a stand. Days 54 to 61 is the fifth book in the Mass Extinction Event series, continuing the story of a worldwide apocalypse seen from the eyes of two very different people in two very different parts of the US. less

One hundred days after humanity was brought to its knees, Elizabeth Marter has joined a small group of survivors in Boston. Under constant attack from scavengers who live beyond the city limits, Elizabeth and the others desperately try to come up with a plan. But when they learn that a more organized enemy is on the way, they realize that they face a battle for what's left of their resources... moreOne hundred days after humanity was brought to its knees, Elizabeth Marter has joined a small group of survivors in Boston. Under constant attack from scavengers who live beyond the city limits, Elizabeth and the others desperately try to come up with a plan. But when they learn that a more organized enemy is on the way, they realize that they face a battle for what's left of their resources. Thomas Edgewater, meanwhile, has joined up with a ragged bunch of soldiers who are on their way to Boston. As they wait for their orders, however, Thomas and Toad find themselves ordered to guard a captured zombie. By the time the hundredth day draws to a close, Thomas will have begun to suspect that the mysterious Sarah Carter isn't quite who or what she seems. He'll also have met someone who will change his life forever. Day 100 is the sixth book in the Mass Extinction Event series, chronicling the collapse of human society through the eyes of two very different people who are gradually being drawn together. Ends on a cliffhanger. less

The battle for Boston is over, but there are still dangers lurking in the city. And as Elizabeth and Thomas arrive, they discover that old enemies are waiting to strike back. Desperate to find her father, Elizabeth sets out to see if anyone knows whether he survived the battle. She soon learns, however, that the city's new rulers don't take kindly to people digging into the past... moreThe battle for Boston is over, but there are still dangers lurking in the city. And as Elizabeth and Thomas arrive, they discover that old enemies are waiting to strike back. Desperate to find her father, Elizabeth sets out to see if anyone knows whether he survived the battle. She soon learns, however, that the city's new rulers don't take kindly to people digging into the past. Before long, she's thrust into the middle of a deadly power struggle, and she's forced to take a role in a fight she doesn't even understand. Meanwhile, Thomas and Carter encounter a familiar face. The dead are still walking, and a cure for the sickness is about to fall into dangerous hands. But what is the mysterious Project Atherius, and why are powerful people willing to do whatever it takes to become part of the project's main plan? Days 109 to 116 is the eighth book in the Mass Extinction Event series. The book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start with the first part of the series. less

As New York is destroyed, Elizabeth desperately tries to find a way out. She eventually heads down into the subway system, hoping to at least escape from Manhattan, but she soon finds that she's not alone. Deadly creatures lurk in the dark tunnels, and Elizabeth is quickly plunged into a fight for survival. Zombies aren't the only danger, either, as swarms of rats hunt for their next meal. Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away, Thomas starts to learn the truth about his sister... moreAs New York is destroyed, Elizabeth desperately tries to find a way out. She eventually heads down into the subway system, hoping to at least escape from Manhattan, but she soon finds that she's not alone. Deadly creatures lurk in the dark tunnels, and Elizabeth is quickly plunged into a fight for survival. Zombies aren't the only danger, either, as swarms of rats hunt for their next meal. Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away, Thomas starts to learn the truth about his sister. Martha might have survived, but she's acting strangely and it soon becomes apparent that she's hiding something. How will Thomas react if he's forced to choose between his sister and his friends? Days 203 to 210 is the tenth book in the Mass Extinction Event series. The book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start with the first part of the series. less

With the world falling apart around them, Thomas and his friends find themselves starting to run out of food. They're not the only ones, however, and they soon discover that some people have gone to disturbing lengths to keep going. Some people will do anything to survive, and dark secrets are lingering in the heart of Phildelphia. Meanwhile, Elizabeth has found a place to hide from the world, but her sense of security is shattered by some new arrivals... moreWith the world falling apart around them, Thomas and his friends find themselves starting to run out of food. They're not the only ones, however, and they soon discover that some people have gone to disturbing lengths to keep going. Some people will do anything to survive, and dark secrets are lingering in the heart of Phildelphia. Meanwhile, Elizabeth has found a place to hide from the world, but her sense of security is shattered by some new arrivals. Do the Longford family simply want to rest for a few days, or are they hiding a far more sinister agenda? Days 349 to 356 is the eleventh book in the Mass Extinction Event series. The book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start with the first part of the series. less

One year after the start of a deadly crisis that engulfed the planet, Elizabeth Marter and Thomas Edgewater find themselves forced to fight for the future of the human race. In a high-tech facility on the outskirts of Philadelphia, Project Atherius is ready to be unleashed. But at what cost?As she tries to persuade her father to help her, Elizabeth discovers that he has quite different plans. Maxwell Carver is on the brink of achieving all his goals, but he has one final offer to make... moreOne year after the start of a deadly crisis that engulfed the planet, Elizabeth Marter and Thomas Edgewater find themselves forced to fight for the future of the human race. In a high-tech facility on the outskirts of Philadelphia, Project Atherius is ready to be unleashed. But at what cost?As she tries to persuade her father to help her, Elizabeth discovers that he has quite different plans. Maxwell Carver is on the brink of achieving all his goals, but he has one final offer to make. As his plans begin to unfold, Carver reveals the truth about Project Atherius, and about the mysterious experiments that about to be launched into space.Meanwhile, Thomas and Martha are desperately trying to find a way out of the facility. All they want is to get home, but as the countdown begins they're plunged into a desperate race for survival. A zombie is loose, and so is a madman, and Thomas is convinced that Elizabeth has the answer. Will he find her before it's too late, or will the world end before he has a chance?Day 365: The Final Day is the thirteenth (and final) book in the Mass Extinction Event series. Readers are advised to start with the first part of the series. less