Scythe

Two teens are forced to murder{u2014}maybe each other{u2014}in the first in a chilling new series from Neal Shusterman, ... (more)

Two teens are forced to murder{u2014}maybe each other{u2014}in the first in a chilling new series from Neal Shusterman, author of the New York Times bestselling Unwind dystology. A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery: humanity has conquered all those things, and has even conquered death. Now Scythes are the only ones who can end life{u2014}and they are commanded to do so, in order to keep the size of the population under control. Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe{u2014}a role that neither wants. These teens must master the g2sartg3s of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own. Scythe is the first novel of a thrilling new series by National Book Award{u2013}winning author Neal Shusterman in which Citra and Rowan learn that a perfect world comes only with a heavy price. (less)

"A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery: humanity has conquered all those things, and has even conquered ... (more)

"A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery: humanity has conquered all those things, and has even conquered death. Now Scythes are the only ones who can end life-and they are commanded to do so, in order to keep the size of the population under control. Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe-a role that neither wants. These teens must master the 'art' of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own. Scythe is the first novel of a thrilling new series by National Book Award-winning author Neal Shusterman in which Citra and Rowan learn that a perfect world comes only with a heavy price"--Provided by publisher. (less)

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