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by Andrew Matarazzo (Author)
BEDLAM is the beginning of a haunting dystopian trilogy where survival is only the first battle.
When a sudden outbreak tears through their city, Tye and his closest friends are forced to flee into streets filled with chaos, violence, and the infected. The world they once knew collapses in hours, leaving them with no parents, no safety, and no choice but to fight their way toward something resembling a future.
What starts as a desperate scramble for shelter becomes something larger as they discover other survivors-each with their own secrets, strengths, and scars. The bonds they form are fragile yet vital, tested by betrayal, shifting loyalties, and the horrors that stalk them. With every mile they travel, it becomes clear the outbreak is not just a random disaster, but part of a deeper corruption rooted in power and control.
Blending survival horror, science fiction intrigue, and coming-of-age drama, BEDLAM explores the resilience of found family in the face of extinction. It's a dark, character-driven story that asks how far hope can carry us when the world is built to take it away.
Perfect for readers drawn to YA and adult crossover dystopian fiction, BEDLAM introduces a saga of survival, rebellion, and love forged in ruin.
