The Fireman

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From the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author comes a chilling tale of a pandemic of spontaneous combustion that threatens civilization. A terrifying new plague, known as Dragonscale, spreads rapidly, marking its hosts with beautiful black and gold patterns before igniting them in flames. Millions are infected, and chaos ensues as cities like Boston, Detroit, and Seattle fall victim to the outbreak. Harper Grayson, a dedicated nurse, has treated countless patients before her hospital is consumed by fire. She discovers the telltale marks on her skin and recalls the pact she made with her husband, Jakob: to take control if they became infected. However, as Harper chooses to fight for her unborn child, Jakob spirals into despair, believing she has made him sick, ultimately abandoning her amidst the terror. As their community collapses, ruthless Cremation Squads emerge, hunting those they suspect of carrying the spore. Yet, Harper finds an ally in a mysterious man known as The Fireman, who has learned to control the fire within him. As the world descends into chaos, Harper must uncover the Fireman’s secrets to survive and protect her child before it’s too late.