In a world teetering on the brink of destruction, a terrifying pandemic known as Dragonscale is incinerating humanity from the inside out, leaving civilization in ashes and chaos. Amidst this fiery apocalypse, Harper Grayson stands as a beacon of hope. Once a dedicated nurse, Harper now carries not just the deadly spore but a new life within her, determined to bring her unborn child into the world despite the devastation. But as society crumbles and the infected are hunted down mercilessly, Harper finds herself alone, her resolve tested by a disintegrating reality and a husband lost to fear and madness. Enter the Fireman, a mysterious figure wielding the power of the very flames that threaten to consume everything. With a hooked iron bar and a jacket as yellow as the blaze he commands, he walks the thin line between sanity and oblivion. As Harper's path crosses with this enigmatic savior, she is drawn into a fight for survival unlike any other. Together, they must navigate a world aflame, seeking safety and solace in each other amidst the backdrop of a society on the edge of extinction. In this harrowing journey, Joe Hill weaves a tale of resilience, love, and the indomitable human spirit, challenging the darkness with a flicker of light that refuses to die.