FERNDALE, Mich. The highly anticipated sequel to the best seller and Netflix hit Bird Box comes out Tuesday. RELATED: Ferndale Bird Box author talks about newfound fame after release of popular Netflix movieIn the book and the movie, face coverings play a large part. Author and Ferndale-native Josh Malerman said he wasnt sure he would write a sequel until he saw his story on the big screen. And the movie did so well that I was just like, Im just going to do it right now.Malorie -- like Bird Box -- takes place in Michigan. Malerman said stepping back into the world of Bird Box was easy -- even with the pressure to repeat his success.