Robert L. Slater is the author of the apocaloptimistic Deserted Lands series that tells stories of survivors of a Bat-Flu pandemic that eerily echoes Covid 19. The series, begun in 2012, has earned fans, awards, and worldwide exposure. Kayti Nika Raet of Readers’ Favorite praised Rob for his “dark, compelling” characters, and “fast paced, adrenaline soaked” fiction.