Forsaken World Series by Thomas A. Watson

When a meteor released a bacterium that caused the dead to rise, the world Ian and Lance knew was turned upside down. Forced to flee from the sulfurous Stinkers, the teenagers narrowly avoided their own demise on the way to an isolated cabin. With their parents lost to contact, the boys must lead their battered group in survival. As the stench of death draws closer, Lance and Ian will face their most difficult challenge yet: a murderous gang of powerful thugs... moreWhen a meteor released a bacterium that caused the dead to rise, the world Ian and Lance knew was turned upside down. Forced to flee from the sulfurous Stinkers, the teenagers narrowly avoided their own demise on the way to an isolated cabin. With their parents lost to contact, the boys must lead their battered group in survival. As the stench of death draws closer, Lance and Ian will face their most difficult challenge yet: a murderous gang of powerful thugs. With new threats looming, the boys must use every trick up their sleeves. But with little life experience, and no adult to turn to, will our heroes successfully endure the heavy mantle of leadership, or will they become the next victims in this forsaken world? less

In this Forsaken World, human kind is on the brink of total extinction. The parents of Lance and Ian have made it to the mainland, and must begin the harsh overland journey to their children. Johnathan, Sandy, and the others are unprepared for the expedition ahead. They must gather supplies and fight for every mile toward the cabin... moreIn this Forsaken World, human kind is on the brink of total extinction. The parents of Lance and Ian have made it to the mainland, and must begin the harsh overland journey to their children. Johnathan, Sandy, and the others are unprepared for the expedition ahead. They must gather supplies and fight for every mile toward the cabin. With the Stinkers evolving and becoming harder to detect, will the parents make it home? Meanwhile, Lance, Ian, and their friends continue to fortify their stronghold. With white supremacists, gangs, and Stinkers roaming around unchecked, the teenagers must maintain constant vigilance and hope their parents come home soon. As the danger continues to mount, all will undergo a Rite of Passage. Sacrifices will be made. The Forsaken World leaves no one unscathed. less

The Stinkers have overtaken the world. With civilized society in shambles, white supremacists and gangs roam free, subjugating the free and the innocent. For Lance and Ian, this means they must make a choice: fortify their stronghold and hide, or place some trust in others to fight back and secure their corner of the world. Without the guiding hand of their parents, any decision they make can have grave consequences... moreThe Stinkers have overtaken the world. With civilized society in shambles, white supremacists and gangs roam free, subjugating the free and the innocent. For Lance and Ian, this means they must make a choice: fortify their stronghold and hide, or place some trust in others to fight back and secure their corner of the world. Without the guiding hand of their parents, any decision they make can have grave consequences. With over 1000 miles left before being reunited with their children, Johnathan and the other parents will encounter their greatest challenges yet. As the parents face completing their crossing of the darkened continent, their sons will undertake the next step on their journey to manhood. Journeys are often fraught with peril, and the lives of many will be forever changed. Heroes will be made in this new Forsaken World. less