Six months after the Superflu killed off 97% of the world's population, Maggie Shearin has found new friends and is building a new life. Her skills are needed. Her contributions are valued. She's helping her suburban desert town consolidate its resources and reinvent itself. But new threats are growing. Uncertainty and fear lurk in every corner. Grief and trauma threaten everyone's sanity. New groups of survivors may be friend or foe. Long term survival is still unclear. Everyone is looking for reassurance, comfort and leadership. Join Maggie and her friends as they face the challenge of rebuilding society. Problems have solutions, and choices have consequences.

Lisa Harnish grew up mostly in Michigan, and relocated to Chandler Arizona, in 1995. Since then, she has worked professionally in marketing, data management and certification management. In addition to the day job, Lisa is also a ceramic artist, making porcelain pottery. Most recently, the creative urge has taken her into the realm of creative writing. "Consolidation" is her debut series of novels about surviving a worldwide pandemic.