Patti Gannon

Four friends find themselves trapped in their small hometown after they discover their friends and neighbors going quickly and horrifically insane.

Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by Multi-National United, which is unconcerned with the aliens' welfare but will do anything to master their advanced technology. When a company field agent contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can hide: District 9.

Several people start receiving voice-mails from their future selves -- messages which include the date, time, and some of the details of their deaths.