Hot Zone

Madde and her friends live ordinary lives in Catfish Lake, Minnesota until a biological weapon is unleashed upon the Upper Midwest. Suddenly a large percentage of people are going crazy becoming suicidal or homocidal. Those that are left have to deal with the severely decreased population and a cessation of goods and services. As they struggle with this new reality, Madde sees those around her gaining ‘gifts’ like mind reading, undeniable charm, sudden unexplained intelligence, among others. Madde attempts to help her town pull together to meet the challenges when men arrive from Gabriel, a man who wants to control the entire Hot Zone. Anyone who meets Gabriel loves him, with the exception of Madde. Now Madde must walk a fine line since Gabriel could make her as obedient as the rest if he tried. She has her own power over him, and each must be careful not to influence the other to the point that it is impossible to recover.With the help of her friends, Madde navigates the dangerous path ahead of her, always knowing that this day may be her last... About The Author Sandy was born and raised in Iowa, moved all over Minnesota and has finally put down roots in Texas. She attended the University of Northern Iowa, the University of Minnesota, and St. Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota. She has four outstanding boys and a cat and dog. She has been writing since she was fourteen. Exclusive Excerpts