RISK CAPTURE AND DISSECTION FOR A CURE?

Seventeen year old Mesilane — Lane — captured and deliberately infected with the Wasting virus. Surviving both the virus and the trial cure, she makes her escape into the barren Wasteland.

Running into the Chevies, a Gypsy-like trader clan, should have solved her problems. But Lane discovers that her abduction wasn't unique, but only the latest in a series of disappearances spanning decades. The Chevies have a plan, and only Lane holds the key to finding the organization behind it all.

To make matters worse, her unexpected reunion with Fallun, the tall and tanned spice-trader she knew from childhood, opens a door to complications she doesn't have time to face. The Wasting has struck again, and there's one chance for a cure — back at the lab she escaped from.

She might die getting the cure, but can she live with herself if she doesn't?


The Bee Gene introduces dystopian and post-apocalyptic fans to a world ravaged by a viral disaster in this first installment of the Wasting War. Basically, imagine if the movies Maze Runner and Contagion had a baby, and that baby was raised by gypsies…

Take it one simple pen-stroke at a time. Following Cari Buziak's clear visual instruction, you'll learn how to embellish every project with beautifully hand-lettered words, logos and decorative illustrations. Detailed demonstrations include:

• A precise list of the tools and materials you'll need
• Colorful illustrations that show how to form every stroke
• 15 complete alphabets - from basic to fancy - such as Italic, Gothic and Versal
• Step-by-step instruction for adding exciting decorative touches such as Celtic knotwork, gold leafing and eye-popping colors
• 12 step-by-step projects that show how to create gorgeous calligraphic treatments for wedding invitations, greeting cards, thank you notes, awards, certificates and much more
• Plus, a full chapter that walks you through using a computer to create your own calligraphy fonts

Ideas. Inspiration. Instruction.