Remember Your Just-In-Cases. Beware Tall Buildings. Watch Your Six. Growing up on a tiny island off the coast of a post-apocalyptic Ireland, Orpen's life has revolved around physical training and necessity. After Mam died, it's the only way she and Maeve have survived the ravenous skrake who roam the wilds, looking for prey. When Maeve is bitten and infected, Orpen knows what she should do