Author: Amy Plum
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062225626
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
Michael Grant's Gone series meets M. Night Shyamalan's The Village in this riveting story of one girl's journey to save the very people who have lied to her for her entire life. Amy Plum, international bestselling author of the Die for Me series, delivers a fast-paced adventure perfect for fans of Marie Lu, Veronica Rossi, and Robison Wells. Juneau grew up fearing the outside world. The elders told her that beyond the borders of their land in the Alaskan wilderness, nuclear war had destroyed everything. But when Juneau returns from a hunting trip one day and discovers her people have been abducted, she sets off to find them. And leaving the boundaries for the very first time, she learns the horrifying truth: World War III never happened. Nothing was destroyed. Everything she'd ever been taught was a lie. As Juneau comes to terms with an unfathomable deception, she is forced to survive in a completely foreign world, using only the skills and abilities she developed in the wild. But while she's struggling to rescue her friends and family, someone else is after her. Someone who knows the extraordinary truth about her secret past.
After the End
Author: Amy Plum
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062225626
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
Michael Grant's Gone series meets M. Night Shyamalan's The Village in this riveting story of one girl's journey to save the very people who have lied to her for her entire life. Amy Plum, international bestselling author of the Die for Me series, delivers a fast-paced adventure perfect for fans of Marie Lu, Veronica Rossi, and Robison Wells. Juneau grew up fearing the outside world. The elders told her that beyond the borders of their land in the Alaskan wilderness, nuclear war had destroyed everything. But when Juneau returns from a hunting trip one day and discovers her people have been abducted, she sets off to find them. And leaving the boundaries for the very first time, she learns the horrifying truth: World War III never happened. Nothing was destroyed. Everything she'd ever been taught was a lie. As Juneau comes to terms with an unfathomable deception, she is forced to survive in a completely foreign world, using only the skills and abilities she developed in the wild. But while she's struggling to rescue her friends and family, someone else is after her. Someone who knows the extraordinary truth about her secret past.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062225626
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
Michael Grant's Gone series meets M. Night Shyamalan's The Village in this riveting story of one girl's journey to save the very people who have lied to her for her entire life. Amy Plum, international bestselling author of the Die for Me series, delivers a fast-paced adventure perfect for fans of Marie Lu, Veronica Rossi, and Robison Wells. Juneau grew up fearing the outside world. The elders told her that beyond the borders of their land in the Alaskan wilderness, nuclear war had destroyed everything. But when Juneau returns from a hunting trip one day and discovers her people have been abducted, she sets off to find them. And leaving the boundaries for the very first time, she learns the horrifying truth: World War III never happened. Nothing was destroyed. Everything she'd ever been taught was a lie. As Juneau comes to terms with an unfathomable deception, she is forced to survive in a completely foreign world, using only the skills and abilities she developed in the wild. But while she's struggling to rescue her friends and family, someone else is after her. Someone who knows the extraordinary truth about her secret past.
After the End - Dystopian Book Set
Author: Philip K. Dick
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Second Variety – A nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the West has reduced much of the world to a barren wasteland. The war continues, however, among the scattered remains of humanity. The Western forces have developed "claws", which are autonomous self-replicating robots to fight on their side... The Last of the Masters – An old and ageing robot is a benevolent dictator of the last remnants of humanity, but the Anarchists want him gone. Will the machines and humans never understand each other? The Defenders – The USA and Soviet Union are engaged in a long nuclear war, but can the robots defend the humanity or be the end of it? Sales Pitch – An unwanted sales-pitching robot is the sole company of his master on a long flight... James P. Crow – Robots have totally moved the society away from war and anarchism but the humans begrudge being inferior to them. It now remains up to James P. Crow to remove the robots from the earth and "de-integrate" the society...
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Second Variety – A nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the West has reduced much of the world to a barren wasteland. The war continues, however, among the scattered remains of humanity. The Western forces have developed "claws", which are autonomous self-replicating robots to fight on their side... The Last of the Masters – An old and ageing robot is a benevolent dictator of the last remnants of humanity, but the Anarchists want him gone. Will the machines and humans never understand each other? The Defenders – The USA and Soviet Union are engaged in a long nuclear war, but can the robots defend the humanity or be the end of it? Sales Pitch – An unwanted sales-pitching robot is the sole company of his master on a long flight... James P. Crow – Robots have totally moved the society away from war and anarchism but the humans begrudge being inferior to them. It now remains up to James P. Crow to remove the robots from the earth and "de-integrate" the society...
After
Author: Ellen Datlow
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484415337
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
If the melt-down, flood, plague, the third World War, new Ice Age, Rapture, alien invasion, clamp-down, meteor, or something else entirely hit today, what would tomorrow look like? Each story explores the lives of teen protagonists raised in catastr
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484415337
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
If the melt-down, flood, plague, the third World War, new Ice Age, Rapture, alien invasion, clamp-down, meteor, or something else entirely hit today, what would tomorrow look like? Each story explores the lives of teen protagonists raised in catastr
After the End Trilogy
Author: Mark Gillespie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781707054411
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
Land of the free. Home of the brave.This is America. After the apocalypse.After the End. The world you love has fallen apart. What will you become? Who will you blame? And who can you trust? Follow the adventures of Eda Becker as she navigates her way through the ruins of a ravaged, post-nuclear superpower. After the End Trilogy features three breathtaking novels (The Curse, The Sinners, The End War) - 'full of action and great characters.' Don't miss out on this series if you love post-apocalyptic, horror and dystopian fiction. What readers are saying about After the End: 'I loved that the hero was female.' - Sassi 'A breathless ride...Mark Gillespie is the king of dystopian fiction.' - Kirsten McKenzie, author of Painted.'Seems to channel the best of Stephen King and now Atwood...brilliantly written.' - Bronwyn Kotze. Get it Now!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781707054411
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
Land of the free. Home of the brave.This is America. After the apocalypse.After the End. The world you love has fallen apart. What will you become? Who will you blame? And who can you trust? Follow the adventures of Eda Becker as she navigates her way through the ruins of a ravaged, post-nuclear superpower. After the End Trilogy features three breathtaking novels (The Curse, The Sinners, The End War) - 'full of action and great characters.' Don't miss out on this series if you love post-apocalyptic, horror and dystopian fiction. What readers are saying about After the End: 'I loved that the hero was female.' - Sassi 'A breathless ride...Mark Gillespie is the king of dystopian fiction.' - Kirsten McKenzie, author of Painted.'Seems to channel the best of Stephen King and now Atwood...brilliantly written.' - Bronwyn Kotze. Get it Now!
AFTER THE END – Dystopia Box Set: 34 Dystopias and Post-Apocalyptic Works
Author: Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 5627
Book Description
AFTER THE END Dystopia Box Set: 34 Dystopias and Post-Apocalyptic Works presents an unparallelled assembly of speculative fiction that probes the darkest corners of the human psyche and society. Including seminal works from Edgar Allan Poe to George Orwell, and Mary Shelley to Aldous Huxley, this collection offers a comprehensive exploration of dystopian literature's evolution. It showcases a range of literary styles, from the gothic horror of Poe to the sharp social satire of Swift, encapsulating the genre's ability to reflect societal anxieties and critique contemporary issues through imagined, often starkly grim futures. The inclusion of less universally recognized pieces alongside these towering works enriches the collection, inviting readers to delve into the multifaceted landscape of dystopian narrative. The authors represented in AFTER THE END - Dystopia Box Set are not only luminaries in their own right but also pioneers who shaped and defined the contours of dystopian literature and speculative fiction. From H.G. Wells' scientific romances to Orwell's prescient visions of surveillance states, each author contributes to a rich tapestry that maps the psychological and sociopolitical terrains of their times. Collectively, they reflect a variety of cultural and historical contexts, incorporating critiques on imperialism, technology, authoritarianism, and human resilience. Their diverse backgrounds and periods provide a panoramic view of how dystopian visions have evolved, offering insights into the universal human condition and the perennial quest for utopia amidst dystopia. AFTER THE END Dystopia Box Set is essential reading for those who wish to navigate the complexities of future imaginings and their implications on the present. It promises an enlightening journey through the labyrinth of fear and hope that characterizes humanity's relationship with its potential futures. Scholars, students, and general readers alike will find rich material for study, reflection, and debate, making it a valuable addition to any collection on dystopian literature, speculative fiction, or cultural studies. This anthology not only stands as a monument to human imagination but also as an invitation to contemplate the paths that lie ahead for societies worldwide.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 5627
Book Description
AFTER THE END Dystopia Box Set: 34 Dystopias and Post-Apocalyptic Works presents an unparallelled assembly of speculative fiction that probes the darkest corners of the human psyche and society. Including seminal works from Edgar Allan Poe to George Orwell, and Mary Shelley to Aldous Huxley, this collection offers a comprehensive exploration of dystopian literature's evolution. It showcases a range of literary styles, from the gothic horror of Poe to the sharp social satire of Swift, encapsulating the genre's ability to reflect societal anxieties and critique contemporary issues through imagined, often starkly grim futures. The inclusion of less universally recognized pieces alongside these towering works enriches the collection, inviting readers to delve into the multifaceted landscape of dystopian narrative. The authors represented in AFTER THE END - Dystopia Box Set are not only luminaries in their own right but also pioneers who shaped and defined the contours of dystopian literature and speculative fiction. From H.G. Wells' scientific romances to Orwell's prescient visions of surveillance states, each author contributes to a rich tapestry that maps the psychological and sociopolitical terrains of their times. Collectively, they reflect a variety of cultural and historical contexts, incorporating critiques on imperialism, technology, authoritarianism, and human resilience. Their diverse backgrounds and periods provide a panoramic view of how dystopian visions have evolved, offering insights into the universal human condition and the perennial quest for utopia amidst dystopia. AFTER THE END Dystopia Box Set is essential reading for those who wish to navigate the complexities of future imaginings and their implications on the present. It promises an enlightening journey through the labyrinth of fear and hope that characterizes humanity's relationship with its potential futures. Scholars, students, and general readers alike will find rich material for study, reflection, and debate, making it a valuable addition to any collection on dystopian literature, speculative fiction, or cultural studies. This anthology not only stands as a monument to human imagination but also as an invitation to contemplate the paths that lie ahead for societies worldwide.
After The Ending
Author: Lindsey Fairleigh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781949485011
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
They may have survived the apocalypse, but the Virus changed them...
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781949485011
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
They may have survived the apocalypse, but the Virus changed them...
The Hatching
Author: Ezekiel Boone
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1473215196
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
The first female president of the United States is summoned to an emergency briefing. Deep in the jungle of Peru, a black, skittering mass devours an American tourist party whole. FBI agent Mike Rich investigates a fatal plane crash in Minneapolis and makes a gruesome discovery. Unusual seismic patterns register in a Indian earthquake lab, confounding the scientists there. The Chinese government "accidentally" drops a nuclear bomb in an isolated region of its own country. And all of these events are connected. As panic begins to sweep the globe, a mysterious package from South America arrives at Melanie Guyer's Washington laboratory. The unusual egg inside begins to crack. Something is spreading... The world is on the brink of an apocalyptic disaster. An virulent ancient species of spiders, long dormant, is now very much awake. But this is only the beginning of our end...
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1473215196
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
The first female president of the United States is summoned to an emergency briefing. Deep in the jungle of Peru, a black, skittering mass devours an American tourist party whole. FBI agent Mike Rich investigates a fatal plane crash in Minneapolis and makes a gruesome discovery. Unusual seismic patterns register in a Indian earthquake lab, confounding the scientists there. The Chinese government "accidentally" drops a nuclear bomb in an isolated region of its own country. And all of these events are connected. As panic begins to sweep the globe, a mysterious package from South America arrives at Melanie Guyer's Washington laboratory. The unusual egg inside begins to crack. Something is spreading... The world is on the brink of an apocalyptic disaster. An virulent ancient species of spiders, long dormant, is now very much awake. But this is only the beginning of our end...
The Last Book in the Universe (Scholastic Gold)
Author: Rodman Philbrick
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545303877
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This fast-paced action novel is set in a future where the world has been almost destroyed. Like the award-winning novel Freak the Mighty, this is Philbrick at his very best.It's the story of an epileptic teenager nicknamed Spaz, who begins the heroic fight to bring human intelligence back to the planet. In a world where most people are plugged into brain-drain entertainment systems, Spaz is the rare human being who can see life as it really is. When he meets an old man called Ryter, he begins to learn about Earth and its past. With Ryter as his companion, Spaz sets off an unlikely quest to save his dying sister -- and in the process, perhaps the world.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545303877
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This fast-paced action novel is set in a future where the world has been almost destroyed. Like the award-winning novel Freak the Mighty, this is Philbrick at his very best.It's the story of an epileptic teenager nicknamed Spaz, who begins the heroic fight to bring human intelligence back to the planet. In a world where most people are plugged into brain-drain entertainment systems, Spaz is the rare human being who can see life as it really is. When he meets an old man called Ryter, he begins to learn about Earth and its past. With Ryter as his companion, Spaz sets off an unlikely quest to save his dying sister -- and in the process, perhaps the world.
Love after the End
Author: Joshua Whitehead
Publisher: arsenal pulp press
ISBN: 1551528126
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Lambda Literary Award winner This exciting and groundbreaking fiction anthology showcases a number of new and emerging 2SQ (Two-Spirit and queer Indigenous) writers from across Turtle Island. These visionary authors show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian narratives that detail the vivacity and strength of 2SQness throughout its plight in the maw of settler colonialism’s histories. Here, readers will discover bio-engineered AI rats, transplanted trees in space, the rise of a 2SQ resistance camp, a primer on how to survive Indigiqueerly, virtual reality applications, motherships at sea, and the very bending of space-time continuums queered through NDN time. Love after the End demonstrates the imaginatively queer Two-Spirit futurisms we have all been dreaming of since 1492. Contributors include Darcie Little Badger, Mari Kurisato, Kai Minosh Pyle, David Alexander Robertson, and jaye simpson. This publication meets the EPUB Accessibility requirements and it also meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG-AA). It is screen-reader friendly and is accessible to persons with disabilities. A Simple book with few images, which is defined with accessible structural markup. This book contains various accessibility features such as alternative text for images, table of contents, page-list, landmark, reading order and semantic structure.
Publisher: arsenal pulp press
ISBN: 1551528126
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Lambda Literary Award winner This exciting and groundbreaking fiction anthology showcases a number of new and emerging 2SQ (Two-Spirit and queer Indigenous) writers from across Turtle Island. These visionary authors show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian narratives that detail the vivacity and strength of 2SQness throughout its plight in the maw of settler colonialism’s histories. Here, readers will discover bio-engineered AI rats, transplanted trees in space, the rise of a 2SQ resistance camp, a primer on how to survive Indigiqueerly, virtual reality applications, motherships at sea, and the very bending of space-time continuums queered through NDN time. Love after the End demonstrates the imaginatively queer Two-Spirit futurisms we have all been dreaming of since 1492. Contributors include Darcie Little Badger, Mari Kurisato, Kai Minosh Pyle, David Alexander Robertson, and jaye simpson. This publication meets the EPUB Accessibility requirements and it also meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG-AA). It is screen-reader friendly and is accessible to persons with disabilities. A Simple book with few images, which is defined with accessible structural markup. This book contains various accessibility features such as alternative text for images, table of contents, page-list, landmark, reading order and semantic structure.
Earth Abides
Author: George R. Stewart
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0899683703
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0899683703
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description