8 Days Author:Barri, L. Bumgarner 8 Days is the riveting story of a not-so-distant future when four brilliant young scientists begin the process of cleansing humanity by systematically releasing the chemical X-86 on cities around the world. Their mission? To destroy the earth's undesirables over the course of eight days, leaving a chosen few survive and rule the planet. What the... more »y don't count on is demented, power-hungry, 60-year-old CEO Tony Andrews who has his own plan - and weapons - to dominate the world. Neither they nor Tony can stop the chemical's survivors from coming together to face their uncertain future. The survivors who have been drawn to Joplin, Missouri, have the desire and instinct, along with the visions of eight-year-old Jessie, to guide them and begin to rebuild with what little is left.« less