In the After - Hardcover

Lunetta, Demitria

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062105450 ISBN 13: 9780062105455

Publisher: Harperteen, 2013

Synopsis

In debut author Demitria Lunetta's heart-pounding thriller, one girl must fight for her survival in a world overrun by violent, deadly creatures. Perfect for fans of New York Times bestsellers like The 5th Wave and Across the Universe.Amy Harris's life changed forever when They took over. Her parents--vanished. The government--obsolete. Societal structure--nonexistent. No one knows where They came from, but these vicious creatures have been rapidly devouring mankind since They appeared. With fierce survivor instincts, Amy manages to stay alive--and even rescues "Baby," a toddler who was left behind. After years of hiding, they are miraculously rescued and taken to New Hope. On the surface, it appears to be a safe haven for survivors. But there are dark and twisted secrets lurking beneath that could have Amy and Baby paying with not only their freedom . . . but also their lives.

About this title

Review:

Debut author Lunetta crafts a bang-up, twisty sci-fi adventure/thriller that begs continuation. This end of the world is original enough to make it a good addition to any collection of post-apocalyptic fiction.--Kirkus Reviews

"Consuming! Fascinating and full of twists. Scary in the best way! I couldn't look away. Once you start this book, you won't close it until the story's over...and then you'll sit there wanting more."--Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of the Firelight trilogy

"Part adventure, part mystery, Demitria Lunetta's In the After is an exciting and scary read that had me hyperaware of every noise, every breath. This book completely consumed me."--Jodi Meadows, author of Incarnate

"Will leave readers stunned."--The Horn Book

A post-apocalyptic page-turner--intriguing."--ALA Booklist

Consuming! Fascinating and full of twists. Scary in the best way! I couldn t look away. Once you start this book, you won t close it until the story s over and then you ll sit there wanting more. --Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of the Firelight trilogy"

Part adventure, part mystery, Demitria Lunetta s In the After is an exciting and scary read that had me hyperaware of every noise, every breath. This book completely consumed me. --Jodi Meadows, author of Incarnate"

Will leave readers stunned. --The Horn Book"

A post-apocalyptic page-turner--intriguing. --ALA Booklist"

From the Back Cover:

Attack.
Not isolated.
Fate of Americans: unknown.

Amy is watching TV when the world is attacked by Them. Most of the population is overtaken, but Amy manages to survive--and even rescue "Baby," a toddler she finds in an abandoned supermarket.

Then, after years of hiding, they are miraculously rescued and taken to New Hope, a colony of survivors living in a former government research compound. While at first the colony seems like a dream, with plenty of food, safety, and shelter, New Hope slowly reveals that it is far from ideal. And Amy soon realizes that unless things change, she'll lose Baby--and much more.

You'll tear through the pulse-pounding narrow escapes and horrifying twists of fate in this thrilling debut from author Demitria Lunetta.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harperteen
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0062105450
• ISBN 13: 9780062105455
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 455