Aftertime books in order

The Aftertime series by Sophie Littlefield is a post-apocalyptic trilogy following a mother's search for her daughter in a world overrun by flesh-eating Beaters.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Aftertime 2011 Sophie Littlefield Buy
2 Survivors 2011 Sophie Littlefield Buy
3 Rebirth 2011 Sophie Littlefield Buy
4 Horizon 2012 Sophie Littlefield Buy

The Aftertime series begins with Cass Dollar waking up in a field with strange scars and no memory, in a California destroyed by a biological weapon. The Beaters — people transformed into violent, mindless cannibals — roam the landscape, and Cass has to find her young daughter Ruthie, who was taken to a survivor settlement.

The four books follow Cass through increasingly desperate circumstances as she navigates settlements, power struggles between survivors, and the constant threat of the Beaters. Littlefield uses the post-apocalyptic setting to explore addiction, motherhood, and what people will do when civilization’s rules no longer apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Aftertime series?

There are four books in the Aftertime series, published between 2011 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Aftertime series?

The first book in the Aftertime series is Aftertime, published in 2011.

What is the Aftertime series about?

The Aftertime series follows Cass Dollar, a recovering alcoholic who wakes up in a ravaged California with no memory of the past months. A biological attack has turned much of the population into Beaters — mindless, flesh-eating creatures. Cass must cross dangerous territory to find the daughter she barely remembers losing.

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