(the Spanish edition of Wanderers ) by Chuck Wendig is a massive, near-future dystopian epic often compared to the works of Stephen King. Spanning approximately 800 pages, this Bram Stoker Award nominee explores a world where a mysterious epidemic causes people to enter an unbreakable sleepwalking state. Plot Overview

The book explores contemporary American anxieties, including political radicalization, the rise of militias, and the fragility of societal structures.

As the flock wanders, they are hunted by an ultraviolent militia and investigated by scientists from the CDC, including Benji Ray, who discovers a spreading fungus related to the condition. Key Themes & Reception

Reviewers on The StoryGraph and Babelio highlight several core elements:

The story follows 18-year-old Shana, who discovers her younger sister, Nessie, has succumbed to a strange malady. Nessie is awake but unresponsive, walking with "inexorable determination" toward an unknown destination.

While primarily a sci-fi/dystopian thriller, it incorporates elements of horror, AI, and family drama.

It was named a "Best Book of the Year" by outlets like NPR , The Washington Post , and The Guardian . Product Availability