Plagued, with Guilt

Dr. Ben Appelstein and his team of students unwittingly unleash an ancient plague on the modern world, derailing their promising lives and threatening to extinguish life as we know it.

Against a backdrop of war and disease, four friends fight through transformative journeys both personal and monumental: Rich, a brilliant gay athlete struggling for esteem; Wendy, a querulous coed caught between two men and an uncertain future; Halfus, a quiet hero with a tragic past; and Ernie, a fun-loving charmer with aspirations of grandeur. Bound together and pulled apart, they struggle to save all they hold dear from impending doom.

"[A]t once a fierce academic thriller and a powerful meditation on humanity... A striking, powerful debut that heralds the start of a promising career." -Kirkus Reviews

PWG is the critically-acclaimed, character-driven epic novel about the best and worst of humankind.

Q&A with the Author:
Q: PWG is a long book, particularly for a debut novel. What was behind this decision?
A: I wanted to write something on the grandest scale I could think of-the existence of the human species as we know it. At the same time, I've always liked stories about regular people who rise up from their everyday trials to face extraordinary challenges.
>Q: Each chapter starts with a non-narrative opener. What was the purpose of this?
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Q: The use of speech errors in dialogue is somewhat jarring for those of us who have an inner editor. What was the thought behind this, and are you concerned that the book will appear to have errors that might turn off some readers?
>Q: Those infected by the Eden virus are compared to zombies by some readers. Was that the intent?
>Q: Will there be a sequel?
A: Who can predict the future?