Unwind

What if a second civil war was fought over the right to life, and the solution was even more terrifying? In a society where parents can choose to have their troublesome teens "unwound"—having their bodies surgically taken apart—three runaways must fight to survive until their eighteenth birthdays. This isn't just a fight for their lives; it's a battle for their very souls. Follow Connor, Risa, and Lev as they navigate a fractured America, confronting the chilling reality of their world and questioning what it truly means to be alive when you're seen as disposable parts.

Neal Shusterman is a National Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author whose provocative stories, including the Arc of a Scythe series, challenge readers' perspectives. His work on the Unwind Dystology was inspired by news reports on the abortion debate and the controversial concept of a "right to life," leading him to explore the profound ethical questions of when a life truly begins and when it is valued by society.