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In a Colorado high school sealed off by the government due to a contagious virus, the already tense environment is shattered by the arrival of a new gang. As the gang gains influence, tensions erupt, exposing power struggles, survival issues, and interpersonal conflicts among students and staff. The story delves into how the characters navigate violence, disease, and the challenge of maintaining order within the quarantined school setting.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lex Thomas
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