Bad Day For The Apocalypse

Bad Day For The Apocalypse by Jason Offutt, published by Severed Press on September 29, 2017, is a horror fiction novel that delves into the chaos of a world on the brink of collapse. The story follows waitress Nikki Holleran, who is grappling with personal challenges, including a dying father and academic pressures. Her summer takes a dark turn when a restaurant patron collapses after vomiting blood, leading her to confront the implications of a revolutionary antidepressant called Ophiocordon, which is linked to a mysterious illness known as The Piper.

As Nikki teams up with mechanics Doug Titus and Terry Jenkins, along with college student Jenna Mullins, they embark on a journey north in search of safety amidst the unfolding apocalypse. The narrative explores the dangers posed by Ophiocordon and the relentless spread of The Piper, which kills its users yet leaves them walking. Readers will encounter a mix of suspense and horror as they navigate the characters’ struggles against both the external threats of a crumbling society and the internal conflicts that arise in their quest for survival. This edition contains 224 pages and is presented in English.