Brendan Ritchie est un écrivain et cinéaste dont l'œuvre explore l'intersection de la narration et de l'art visuel. Son roman d'entrée en matière acclamé par la critique, Carousel, et sa suite, Beyond Carousel, ont suscité une attention considérable. Ritchie est également titulaire d'un doctorat en écriture créative, ce qui témoigne de son profond engagement dans ce domaine. Au-delà de ses activités littéraires, il partage son expertise en donnant des conférences dans divers domaines créatifs.
Nox is an arts graduate wondering what to do with his life. Taylor and Lizzy are famous indie musicians, and Rocky works the checkouts at Target. When they find themselves trapped in a giant mall, they eat fast food, watch bad TV and wait for the mess to be sorted. But when days turn to weeks, a sense of menace grows.
"Everyone you know has disappeared. What would you do? Nox, Taylor and Lizzy are desperate to uncover the secret of their entrapment. But there is more to the new world than they ever suspected, and the danger is only just beginning. In a city full of shadow, they quickly learn they are not the only survivors. They will need to risk everything to save those they love u and time is running out."