{"product_id":"the-dread-merchant-todd-knight-9798328851954","title":"The Dread Merchant: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (The Posh Prepper Trilogy, Book 2)","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn apocalyptic virus. A stolen cure. A life-or-death decision. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo weeks after the mysterious \"Scratch 'n Sniff\" outbreak began in Boston, the world has descended into darkness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNick Ritter, an expert crisis consultant, shelters with his newfound family at a camp near the Canadian border. A harsh winter is coming, and time is running out to reach his survival ranch in New Zealand. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Nick holds the key to stopping the pandemic: a stolen vial of Dr. Teddy Monroe's vaccine. Now the group faces a life-or-death decision: save themselves or save the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the deadly virus and frigid winter close in, the family grapples with their new world: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbby Blackwell, a postpartum teen mother, reels from the arrival of her newborn twins, Max and Lily. When they bring an unexpected surprise, Abby considers the unthinkable: returning her babies to Dr. Monroe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBrian Donahue, a reawakened warrior, and his wife and daughter, Tracy and Zoe, thrive from their fresh start. But a powerful ally forces them to choose: a lonely future or a haunted past. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDana Foster, a battle-scarred doctor, accepts the broken world and opens her heart to Nick. But when she uncovers a dark secret, she questions if Nick is really the man she hoped. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eT.J. Chandra, a humbled startup CEO, worries the monstrous Kurt Hunziker will return for a violent revenge. An old friend offers T.J. a choice: the easy life or the good life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHerman and Mikey Reed, grandfather and grandson handymen, settle into the family they so desperately needed. Until a surprise arrival unleashes the harsh world they hoped to leave behind. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow Nick must call on his disaster-planning skills to survive, facing off against the enraged Dr. Monroe, who will stop at nothing to reclaim his newborn twins. As Nick unravels Monroe's plan, he awakens something bigger and more sinister than he ever imagined. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Dread Merchant\u003c\/i\u003e is the highly anticipated sequel to Todd Knight's bestselling debut novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Posh Prepper\u003c\/i\u003e. It is the second book in \u003ci\u003eThe Posh Prepper\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Dread Merchant\u003c\/i\u003e is a dark, tense, fast-paced apocalyptic thriller with an unforgettable cast of complex characters. Perfect for fans of T.L. Payne, Grace Hamilton, and Kyla Stone. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e*This book includes strong language, graphic violence, and mature themes.* \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e★★★★★ What readers are saying about \u003ci\u003eThe Dread Merchant \u003c\/i\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Fantastic sequel, believable characters, suspenseful plot, have tissues and stress ball ready.\" - Cristina, Amazon \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Trials, loss, betrayal, perseverance, love, and loyalty. All the great hallmarks for a great read.\" - TR, Amazon \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I could not put this down!!\" - Liz Johnson, Amazon \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"What a page turner this is! An exciting book with loads of twists and turns.\" - Jack Russell, Amazon UK \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The Dread Merchant is a truly stellar book. It is exciting reading every page of the intense story.\" - Lori P., Goodreads \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This series is a non-stop action adventure.\" - Dakine, Amazon \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The twists and turns were gripping.\" - Larry Wilder, Amazon \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A fantastic fast-paced ride and an enjoyable twisting plot that keeps turning until the final page.\" - Hugh, Amazon \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I couldn't put this down and read it in under 2 days...now I'm like bring in the 3rd!\" - Samantha Skinner, Goodreads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Todd Knight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798328851954\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/08\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 420\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d","brand":"Todd Knight","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46052451975423,"sku":"9798328851954","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b0e49902-4dfb-433e-8f17-a05f43c7576f.jpg?v=1723556416","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-dread-merchant-todd-knight-9798328851954","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}