Polis Books

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"The authors went to great lengths to ensure that quality narratives are contained herein. It is worth reading and savoring these stories and ― why not? ― even fearing the possibility that some of them might come true." ―Washington Independent Review of Books

"Extraordinary...There is something for every reader, south-western meth, semi-comedic NYC jailbreaks, dystopian horror, and even a bit of hope. The variety is remarkable. This is a fun read for a noble cause." ―Criminal Element

"Excellent...The plots are ingenious, carefully constructed and extraordinarily attention-grabbing." ―Bookreporter

A mysterious virus sweeps across the country, mutating rapidly as it jumps from person to person. Cities are locked down. The skies are clear as all planes are grounded. Some people panic, while some go to heroic lengths to save those they love―and others use the chaos as an opportunity to engage in purest evil.

In “Lockdown,” 19 of today’s finest suspense, horror, and crime writers explore how humanity reacts to the ultimate pandemic. From New York City to the Mexican border, from the Deep South to the misty shores of Seattle, their characters are fighting for survival against incredible odds. An anthology for our time, showing how the worst crises can lead to the best of us. Proceeds from LOCKDOWN will go to support BINC, the Book Industry Charitable Foundation, as it seeks to help booksellers recover from the devastating COVID-19 crisis.

Contributors to LOCKDOWN include:

Hector Acosta

Scott Adlerberg

Ann Dávila Cardinal

V. Castro

Angel Luis Colon

Jen Conley

Terri Lynn Coop

S.A. Cosby

Alex DiFrancesco

Michelle Garza/Melissa Lason

Rob Hart

Gabino Iglesias

Nick Kolakowski

Richie Narvaez

Cina Pelayo

Renee Asher Pickup

Eryk Pruitt

Johnny Shaw

Steve Weddle