Maggie has experienced soul-crushing heartbreak. Despite having lost just about everybody she has ever cared for; Maggie has always managed to pick herself back up. But this time is different – the monster who took her husband is still out there. While her thirst for revenge propels her, Maggie finds herself in a position of leadership at the Hilltop. A humble community prepared to follow her into war and help secure a brighter future for themselves and her unborn child.

Carol's post-apocalyptic journey has been a long and uncertain one. Dealing with heartbreak and loss at just about every turn, Carol has opted for a distant, more guarded life. But when hiding away doesn't change the brutal reality of this world, Carol finds herself back in the midst of war—fighting side by side with friends old and new in a position of leadership.