Tom Nash and his kids, Eli and Deenie, are a very close family. Elie is a star athlete with many female admirers. Deenie is a star student. Their family, friends and community are thrown into chaos when Deenie's best friend has a severe seizure in class. There is no explanation for her illness and as more girls fall ill, panic begins to spread among the students and community. As the town's hysteria grows, secrets are revealed and trust is broken. Will the town ever feel secure? Will the mystery of the affliction be solved? Will Tom be able to protect Eli and Deenie? Will their closeness survive? The Fever is a page-turning thriller that is beautifully written.