The Dread Merchant: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (The Posh Prepper Trilogy, Book 2)

Two weeks after a mysterious virus outbreak called "Scratch 'n Sniff" begins in Boston, the world has collapsed into darkness. Nick Ritter, a crisis consultant, shelters with his newfound family near the Canadian border while a harsh winter approaches. Nick possesses a stolen vial of Dr. Teddy Monroe's vaccine—the key to stopping the pandemic—forcing the group to choose between saving themselves or saving the world. The family members each face their own struggles: Abby Blackwell, a postpartum teen mother with newborn twins Max and Lily, considers an unthinkable decision. Brian Donahue and his wife Tracy and daughter Zoe must choose between a lonely future or a haunted past. Dana Foster, a doctor, opens her heart to Nick but uncovers a dark secret that makes her question who he really is. T.J. Chandra, a former startup CEO, fears violent revenge from Kurt Hunziker. Herman and Mikey Reed, grandfather and grandson, find family until a surprise arrival threatens their new life. Nick must use his disaster-planning skills to survive as Dr. Monroe pursues them relentlessly to reclaim his newborn twins. As Nick unravels Monroe's plan, he discovers something far more sinister than he imagined. The Dread Merchant is the second book in The Posh Prepper trilogy. It contains strong language, graphic violence, and mature themes.