As wave after wave of the Corona pandemic crisscrosses the planet, the economic and psychological impact of mandated lockdowns is pushing society toward the brink. When a new mutation, COVID-20, begins its deadly march, a population suffering from virus fatigue doesn't heed the warnings, and the survival rate plummets.

Hyper-inflation rears its ugly head, fueled by desperate government stimulus programs created to support a crumbling economy. Already profoundly divided politically, civilization succumbs to turmoil and anarchy.

Best-selling author Joe Nobody's new novel, COVID-21 follows the adventures of Clay Mantis, a typical teenager who struggles to survive the pandemic and its apocalyptic aftermath.

After the government falls, only a handful of "company towns" bear any resemblance to what life was like before the downfall. Competition for resources is intense, as these walled bastions of civilization develop draconian policies and employ ruthless security forces to protect their way of life.

With his family barely holding on, Clay discovers a new threat. For his family to survive, he will have to embark on a dangerous path that will test all his courage and skills.