Orleans

The Delta Fever has cut New Orleans off from the rest of the country. Hurricane after hurricane has decimated the land and the people. People are separated into tribes by blood type. It is a violent world were everyone must fend for themselves. Fen is a teenager who has lost her parents in this new world. When her chieftain gives birth to a baby amidst a raid on their village, Fen is left to care for it when Lydia dies. She promises Lydia that she will care for the baby girl. But having a newborn is a sure death sentence for both of them. She only has a couple of weeks to get her across the wall into The Outer States to avoid the baby getting the fever. Newborn blood is a hot commodity on the black market so Fen must keep her from the blood hunters. Daniel is a scientist from the Outer States. He almost has found a cure for the fever, but in the process, he has created a way to wipe out all the people who have the fever. He sneaks into Orleans to find someone to help him with a cure before someone finds out the terrible weapon he has created. He crosses paths with Fen and they barter a trade. Fen will help him find the professors he is looking for if he will help her get the baby across the wall. While Fen hates being tied to the 'tourist', she knows she needs his help as she will do anything to keep her promise to Lydia. This is a gritty novel that warns of what could happen if mother nature decides to turn on us for good. But even as society breaks down, there are good people willing to risk their lives to save the world. Does Fen make the ultimate sacrifice to save the baby? And can Daniel really find a cure and save the world? I wish I could tell you the answer but alas, a cliffhanger awaits. Happy reading my friends.