A bite-your-nails-to-the-quick thriller--it's Gary Paulsen meets Stephen King's The Stand for preteens, and will have dog lovers rooting for the heroes. WHAT IF MAN'S BEST FRIEND TURNED INTO MAN'S WORST ENEMY? It's Stephen King meets Shiloh in this thrilling action-adventure survival story perfect for fans of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet,#1New York Timesbestselling author D.J. MacHale'stheSylo Chronicles, and anyone who appreciates the loyal bond between a boy and his dog. Logan Moore hates everyone. Everyone except Jack. A mangy mutt that nobody wants. Except Logan. But Jack is in terrible danger. A mysterious disease is sweeping across the country, turning dogs into vicious, raging predators. Jack isn't infected, but that won't keep her safe. People are shooting dogs on sight, and asking questions later. Logan's own parents want to hand Jack over to the authorities. Now Logan and Jack are on the run. There's nowhere they can turn and no one theycan trust. Except each other.