Year One

Year One is an epic, apocalyptic tale by number one New York Times bestseller Nora Roberts, weaving a powerful narrative of good versus evil, love, and loss. As the old world comes to a cataclysmic end, something extraordinary begins to rise from its ashes.

A deadly pandemic known as The Doom starts on a cold New Year's Eve in the rural Scottish countryside. What begins as a mysterious virus quickly spreads, devastating the population and leaving billions dead. However, for some survivors, survival comes with unexpected, mystical abilities. This new reality is both a boon and a curse as they navigate a world forever changed.

Lana is a New York chef who discovers she can move objects and people with her mind. Fred can summon light amidst darkness. Jonah, a paramedic, gains the unsettling ability to see glimpses of the future in those he touches. Katie, who has just given birth to twins, suspects that in addition to bringing new life into the world, she has also introduced fresh magic into this new reality.

The Doom, however, does not affect everyone equally. While some find themselves imbued with powers of light, others succumb to a dark and terrifying magic. As the remnants of the old authority begin to hunt down the immune and the 'Uncannies' for experimental purposes, Lana, Katie, and others are forced to flee New York in a desperate search for a safe haven. The old world has ended, and thus begins Year One.

'Nora Roberts weaves a powerful story of a deadly plague in this gripping, movie-like narrative' - Good Housekeeping

'A deadly pandemic known as The Doom kicks off in the Scottish countryside. Who doesn't want to read this?' - Emerald Street

Year One offers a richly detailed and gripping exploration of a world teetering on the brink of ruin, filled with characters whose struggles and triumphs will keep readers hooked from the first page to the last. Dive into this masterful narrative and discover what rises from the ashes of the old world when Year One begins.