Ex-soldier Craig is working as mall security after being discharged from the military... until he's called back. Now he needs to find and extract a dangerous bioweapon, save the townspeople from a rebel military uprising, and get out alive. ---- ¿¿"Exciting from beginning to end!" -Early Reader Review "A thrilling read." -Early Reader Review "Gripped me from the very beginning with authentic characters and engaging language." -Early Reader Review Ex-soldier Craig has traded in his helmet for a mall security badge, but a mysterious call from his past brings him back to the United States Army. A military transport has crashed in the small town of Helm's Hamlet, releasing a deadly biological weapon and leaving the town in chaos. Craig and his team must infiltrate the town to search for survivors, the weapon, and the dark secrets it holds. But as they navigate the violent uprisings and mysterious forces at play, Craig must confront not only the enemies around every corner, but also the ghosts of his past. Will he be able to save Helm's Hamlet and America before it's too late? "With government conspiracies that date by decades, spooky creatures, and a town with people who just won't do the right thing... Craig Eitel is the hero we all need." -Alex Williams, editor