How Does It End?

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights comes a dazzling dual-timeline novel of outbreak and heartbreak, about two lonely people finding their way back to one another during a deadly apocalypse.

This is the beginning of a love story. In the heart of Manhattan, amid bustling streets and towering skyscrapers, two lives intersect at a party. Morgan is a once-popular influencer, now in the grind of corporate work. Theo is a screenwriter, searching for inspiration anywhere he can find it. They fall in love.

This is the end of the world. When they break up, Morgan almost feels too sorry for herself to notice a virus spreading like wildfire—until the sick start biting, and the city is barricaded to contain the spread.

Stuck at the bottom of Manhattan, she must find her mother and journey more than a hundred blocks to the barrier, where Theo's desperately trying to keep the passageway open for them. In the chaos, she begins to livestream her quest for survival, becoming humanity’s sole glimpse into its own unraveling. It isn't easy when each neighborhood, each landmark, each piece of the city is an echo of her relationship with Theo . . . before she tore it all apart.

As Morgan’s forced to confront her deepest wounds, she must set herself free from the cycles she's doomed to repeat—and what better place to start than at the end?

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs