Post-apocalyptic dystopia! A world where men are nearly extinct and the heroine must save her son from the government and bounty hunters. Three years after a virus has wiped out almost every man on earth, Miles, Cole's teenage son, is one of the rare survivors. this changed world is full of women who are ready to kill in order to get their hands on the most valuable commodity - a living boy. To escape and get to a safe place means to cross the whole of America with deadly pursuers on the tail, including Cole's sister - Billie. SINCE THERE ARE THOSE, WHO GOES TO ANY CRIME TO POSSESS MILES, THEN COLE IS READY TO DO ANYTHING TO SAVE MY SON... “An elegantly and cleverly written thriller... Luxurious.” – Stephen King “An energetic and intelligent novel.” – Guardian “Great, great talent.” – George R.R. Martin "Beukes' incredibly timely account of the plague is a parable of glory and terror in times of calamity." – Cory Doctorow “An action-packed thriller that combines spine-tingling action and gender politics with powerful innuendo. This intelligent pandemic novel feels alarmingly close.” – Metro “That rare, compelling story that doesn’t shy away from either big questions or interesting answers.” – New Scientist