The Arc of a Scythe Paperback Collection
Scythe; Thunderhead; The Toll; Gleanings
What's it about
What if humanity conquered death, but the price was a new kind of killer? In a world without hunger, disease, or war, a select few called Scythes are tasked with controlling the population by taking lives. This is the only world Citra and Rowan have ever known. Now, you can follow their journey as they're chosen to apprentice a Scythe—a role neither of them wants. They must master the art of killing, knowing that failure means losing their own life. Discover a society grappling with immortality, power, and what it truly means to be human.
Meet the author
Neal Shusterman is a New York Times bestselling author whose novel Scythe won a Printz Honor and whose book Challenger Deep won a National Book Award. His work explores profound questions about life, death, and morality, inspired by a desire to challenge readers with thought-provoking ethical dilemmas. Shusterman's background in film and television screenwriting infuses his novels with cinematic pacing and high-stakes tension, making his complex worlds feel both epic and deeply personal for millions of readers worldwide.
What's it about
What if humanity conquered death, but the price was a new kind of killer? In a world without hunger, disease, or war, a select few called Scythes are tasked with controlling the population by taking lives. This is the only world Citra and Rowan have ever known. Now, you can follow their journey as they're chosen to apprentice a Scythe—a role neither of them wants. They must master the art of killing, knowing that failure means losing their own life. Discover a society grappling with immortality, power, and what it truly means to be human.
Meet the author
Neal Shusterman is a New York Times bestselling author whose novel Scythe won a Printz Honor and whose book Challenger Deep won a National Book Award. His work explores profound questions about life, death, and morality, inspired by a desire to challenge readers with thought-provoking ethical dilemmas. Shusterman's background in film and television screenwriting infuses his novels with cinematic pacing and high-stakes tension, making his complex worlds feel both epic and deeply personal for millions of readers worldwide.
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