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In The Dust: A Scorching Dystopian Adventure

In The Dust: A Scorching Dystopian Adventure

Published in
2022
4.30
on Goodreads (350)

Description

A catastrophic meteor shower decimated earth hundreds of years ago, leaving the survivors scrabbling as the earth slowly turned to desert. Twenty-three year old Nyx wakes up one day to find her older brother and protector vanished, leaving her utterly alone in the Wastes. She has only her skills as a scavenger and their busted-up Bronco to lean on as she works to stay alive, and find out who took him. Things go from bad to worse when the gang who runs Coyote Springs set their sights on her—a woman alone, and an appealing target. With her life crumbling around her, She’s willing to risk death to avoid a life under their thumb, and takes off into the desolate landscape to try to find any clue to her brother’s whereabouts. The stakes have never been higher as her water supply slowly dwindles, and any hope she had of remaining free and finding her brother are drained away, one precious drop at a time. ★★★★★ ★★★★★ "Do yourself a favor. If you like post-apoc fiction (without a lot of shooting and killing) that describes SURVIVING you will not be disappointed." - R. , Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "I read this in less than a day--and that's even with having to work! (shhh...I had a little down time at work and spent it reading.) I immediately borrowed the second book in KU and spent an enjoyable evening reading it. I will be looking for book three in the fall. Can't wait!" - Maryilee, Amazon Reviewer
Age
12-18
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
369 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Provides a thrilling adventure in a dystopian setting.
  • Explores deep themes of friendship and perseverance against all odds.
  • Engages readers with a gripping narrative of survival and resistance.
  • Encourages readers to think about environmental issues and the importance of community.