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Following the first four devastating waves, Cassie Sullivan, an ordinary survivor, faces an even harsher reality. Trust and companionship have frayed in a post‑apocalyptic landscape. As the fifth wave strikes, she, her friend Ben, and the enigmatic Ringer must uncover the Others’ true intention: the complete eradication of humanity.
Their journey tests the limits of human resilience. In a world where hope and despair collide, Cassie and her companions confront the raw depths of alien strategies while uncovering the potential heights of human spirit. The ultimate struggle pits life against death, love against hatred, and survival against extinction.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Dystopian & Apocalyptic Fiction/Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
Authors: Rick Yancey
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