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Swarm
- Author
- Jennifer D. Lyle
- Narrator
- Krystal Hammond
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 7 November 2023
- Run Time
- 10 hours 47 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
On a sunny September morning, the creatures first appear. Shur sees one of them hovering outside the window in history class: it looks like a giant butterfly, at first too beautiful and strange to seem like a threat. But when emergency alerts light up everyone’s phones around her, she realizes something very, very wrong is happening outside. These … things are everywhere.
By the time Shur makes it back to her house with her brother, Keene, and their two best friends, it’s clear they must face whatever comes next on their own. A terrifying species the world’s never seen before has suddenly emerged, and few living things are safe. As the creatures swarm and attack outside, life for Shur and her friends becomes a survival game. They board the windows, stockpile supplies, and try to make sense of the news reports for as long as the power stays on.
Yet nothing can prepare them for what follows. The butterflies are only the beginning. The next onslaught will be deadlier, and even closer to home.
Critics Review
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“A fresh take on a popular genre, weaving in current and relatable topics like climate change, grief, depression, and anxiety while adding depth to the exciting dystopian survival storyline…A page-turner that will keep even the most stoic readers on the edges of their seats.”
Kirkus Reviews
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“Lyle conjures genuine scares in this bio-horror thriller. Fast-paced, frightening, and compelling. Highly recommended!”
Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author
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Details
- Author
- Jennifer D. Lyle
- Narrator
- Krystal Hammond
- Duration
- 10 hours 47 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 November 2023
- ISBN
- 9798212195775
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Speculative, dystopian and utopian fiction
Synopsis
On a sunny September morning, the creatures first appear. Shur sees one of them hovering outside the window in history class: it looks like a giant butterfly, at first too beautiful and strange to seem like a threat. But when emergency alerts light up everyone’s phones around her, she realizes something very, very wrong is happening outside. These … things are everywhere.By the time Shur makes it back to her house with her brother, Keene, and their two best friends, it’s clear they must face whatever comes next on their own. A terrifying species the world’s never seen before has suddenly emerged, and few living things are safe. As the creatures swarm and attack outside, life for Shur and her friends becomes a survival game. They board the windows, stockpile supplies, and try to make sense of the news reports for as long as the power stays on.Yet nothing can prepare them for what follows. The butterflies are only the beginning. The next onslaught will be deadlier, and even closer to home.
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