In this post-apocalyptic novel, a catastrophic virus has decimated global agriculture by destroying grass crops, leading to widespread famine and societal collapse. The narrative follows a group of survivors as they navigate the perilous new world, grappling with the moral dilemmas of survival and the breakdown of civilization. As they journey across a desolate England in search of a safe haven, the characters are forced to confront the dark and violent aspects of human nature that emerge when the veneer of society is stripped away. The story is a chilling exploration of the fragility of human societies and the ethical boundaries that are tested in the face of desperation and chaos.

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