In Megan Abbott's gripping novel 'The Fever,' the serenity of a tight-knit suburban community is shattered when a mysterious illness begins to afflict the students of a local high school. Deenie Nash's world is upended when her best friend succumbs to a frightening seizure during class. As the contagion spreads and more students fall sick, panic takes root. The seemingly stable Nash family, with Deenie at its heart, must navigate the hysteria that engulfs their community and confront the secretive undercurrents that threaten to tear apart their bonds. Through a narrative rife with tension and twists, 'The Fever' explores the darker side of desire, the weight of secrets, and the fragile façade of everyday life.