Book excerpt: The more things change, the more they stay the same... After six years of peace, Jack Stephens and his group of friends, The Tiders, have mostly embraced the prospect of leading normal lives. For some, that means the possibility of sharing a life of dreams together. Until the calls come in... Future plans are put on hold as one by one, The Tiders are requested to assist with a mysterious viral outbreak at a London shopping mall. Loyalty and trust will be tested. As nightmares become reality, is everyone who they seem to be?