The Quiet at the End of the World
Will be published approx. on 7. March 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-4063-7551-0 (ISBN)
Description
"Lauren James is a genius at building tension." SFX Magazine
"James is one to watch." Kirkus Reviews
How far would you go to save those you love? Lowrie and Shen are the youngest people on the planet after a virus caused global infertility. Closeted in a pocket of London and doted upon by a small, ageing community, the pair spend their days mudlarking and looking for treasure - until a secret is uncovered that threatens not only their family but humanity's entire existence. Now Lowrie and Shen face an impossible choice: in the quiet at the end of the world, they must decide what to sacrifice to save the whole human race...
"James is one to watch." Kirkus Reviews
How far would you go to save those you love? Lowrie and Shen are the youngest people on the planet after a virus caused global infertility. Closeted in a pocket of London and doted upon by a small, ageing community, the pair spend their days mudlarking and looking for treasure - until a secret is uncovered that threatens not only their family but humanity's entire existence. Now Lowrie and Shen face an impossible choice: in the quiet at the end of the world, they must decide what to sacrifice to save the whole human race...
Reviews / Votes
"I adored The Quiet at the End of the World and it will be one of the books I'll recommend more often to anyone who cares to listen. It is essential that you read this if you love realistic post-apocalyptic stories." * Parabatai Reviews * "[...] a credible, hugely rewarding read." * SFX * It's quite beautiful. For a post-apocalyptic novel set at the end of civilisation, two women find love amongst the pain and ennui. I think that's so lovely. * Yours * "This book made me cry, it made me laugh and it made me yell uncontrollably at 1am and I would absolutely do it all over again." * Fantastic Books and Where to Find Them * "Honestly, I was hooked from the first two pages and I did not want to put this book down." * MamaMummyMum *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 14 years
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
256 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4063-7551-0 (9781406375510)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Lauren James was born in 1992 and has a master's degree from the University of Nottingham, UK, where she studied chemistry and physics. She sold the rights to her first novel, The Next Together, when she was twenty-one. Lauren is a passionate advocate of STEM further education, and all of her books feature scientists in prominent roles. Lauren lives in the West Midlands, UK, and is an Arts Council grant recipient. You can find her at laurenejames.co.uk.