Mark B. Newbauer

When a deep space fishing vessel is robbed by a gang of pirates, the Captain makes a daring decision to go after a rare and nearly extinct species. His obsession propels them further into space as the crew spins toward mutiny and betrayal.

Rebellious 11-year-old Charlie Reese makes a secret wish every day — though when she’s sent to live with her aunt and uncle in the Blue Ridge Mountains, that wish feels more impossible than ever. Through an unlikely friendship with a feisty stray dog, Charlie discovers that family comes in many forms — and that sometimes, wishes do come true.

In the wake of the apocalypse, a small band of survivors struggle to start over while fighting off violent hordes of both the living and the dead.

For all intents and purposes, the Apocalypse has happened. "Aftermath" is the story of those who have survived...