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The Shadow Road
- Author
- K. D. Kirchmeier
- Narrator
- Erin Walther, Ryan Wilson
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 15 October 2024
- Run Time
- 8 hours 40 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
For fans of Rick Yancey and Neal Shusterman, comes a thrilling tale of survival as dragon-like monsters invade, and two unlikely heroes must save humanity from annihilation.
When the monsters came, the power went out. Towns and cities became darkened ruins, and terrified survivors fled west, trailed by the blitz, dragon-like creatures screeching down from the sky enshrouded in lightning, delivering death.
The old world is ending, but not all hope is lost.
Left behind is a timid dreamer, Thomas, and a brash and outspoken daredevil, Cassie. When their paths unexpectedly cross, they must outwit both monsters and humans alike on an epic journey across a dangerous ravaged landscape if they hope to do the impossible: Reignite hope. Defeat the blitz. Save humanity.
In this postapocalyptic fantasy perfect for fans of Rick Yancey and Neal Shusterman, readers will find high-stakes adventure and compelling characters they won't soon forget.
Critics Review
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A thrilling coming-of-age tale of survival, magic, maybe-miracles, and monsters. . . . I was hooked from the first page.
Lora Senf, Bram Stoker Award winner and author of THE CLACKITY
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Truly original and breathtaking, this book is a marvelous ride! The action, tension, and drama burn at a high level.
Arthur Slade, Canadian Governor General's award-winning author of DUST
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Kirchmeier skillfully balances tension and wonder, making the book an engaging journey through a perilous yet enchanting world.
School Library Journal
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The book's message that most of humanity might actually come together in kindness rather than violence at the end of the world is a refreshing one.
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[A] propulsive adventure.
Publishers Weekly
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Themes of destiny, dreams, and intuition round out a well-paced story of survival.
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Details
- Author
- K. D. Kirchmeier
- Narrator
- Erin Walther, Ryan Wilson
- Duration
- 8 hours 40 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 October 2024
- ISBN
- 9781547615612
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Speculative, dystopian and utopian fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Mythic fantasy / Myths and Legends fiction
Synopsis
Bloomsbury presents The Shadow Road by K. D. Kirchmeier, read by Erin Walther and Ryan WilsonFor fans of Rick Yancey and Neal Shusterman, comes a thrilling tale of survival as dragon-like monsters invade, and two unlikely heroes must save humanity from annihilation.When the monsters came, the power went out. Towns and cities became darkened ruins, and terrified survivors fled west, trailed by the blitz, dragon-like creatures screeching down from the sky enshrouded in lightning, delivering death.The old world is ending, but not all hope is lost. Left behind is a timid dreamer, Thomas, and a brash and outspoken daredevil, Cassie. When their paths unexpectedly cross, they must outwit both monsters and humans alike on an epic journey across a dangerous ravaged landscape if they hope to do the impossible: Reignite hope. Defeat the blitz. Save humanity.In this postapocalyptic fantasy perfect for fans of Rick Yancey and Neal Shusterman, readers will find high-stakes adventure and compelling characters they won't soon forget.
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