The Purifiers have launched their most devastating assault yet, and Havenwood's survival hangs by a thread. Kael must marshal every resource, including his tamed undead, now weaponized for defense. Meanwhile, Dr. Aria Kline's research reveals unsettling depths to the infection: some zombies retain faint echoes of their former selves, sparking fierce debate over their use in battle and their rights as sentient beings. Ashes of Memory plunges into the brutal realities of war, the cost of survival, and the fragile hope that arises when humanity is tested to its limits. In this crucible, Kael's vision - and his soul - will either be reforged or consumed.