As Terrell and the other survivors in Clinton struggle to secure the city from enemies both living and undead, they discover a plot that could doom them unless they act. With the safety of the community on the line, they are forced to undertake a dangerous mission. While in the city, life within the walls of the fortified stadium takes an unexpected turn. Dead America: The Second Week introduces new survivors and locations in addition to revisiting some familiar ones as people all across the country fight for their survival against the growing armies of the undead.