The boy on the bridge : the Girl with all the gifts bk. 2

From the author of USA Today bestseller The Girl With All the Gifts , a terrifying new novel set in the same post-apocalyptic world. **Once upon a time, in a land blighted by terror, there was a very clever boy. The people thought the boy could save them, so they opened their gates and sent him out into the world. To where the monsters lived.** ** Review "Carey writes with compassion and fire - strange and surprising and humane"― Lauren Beukes, author of The Shining Girls ** "A terrifying, emotional page-turner that explores what it means to be human."― *Kirkus * "Thoughtful and compelling"― *RT Book Reviews * "A tense story with superbly rendered characters and the same blend of tragedy and hope."― *SciFiNow * "[A] brilliant character study as much as a tense, satisfying post-apocalyptic thriller."― *B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog * " The Boy on the Bridge is a careful companion, including thematic parallels that remind us, in sometimes horrific ways, that our actions always have wider consequences than we think."― *NPR * "The stakes are higher than ever...action-packed...Fans of Carey and readers of Ben H. Winters or Steven Barnes will enjoy."― *Library Journal * "Spectacular!"― Martina Cole, author of Betrayal ** "Compelling . . . may leave you feeling shell-shocked."― *SFX * "A wonderful trip back into the universe of The Girl With All the Gifts "― *100 Percent Rock Magazine * About the Author One exceptional boy journeys into the ashes of society to find the cure for a devastating plague in this riveting post-apocalyptic standalone set in the same world as the USA Today- bestselling The Girl With All the Gifts . Once upon a time, in a land blighted by terror, there was a very clever boy. The people thought the boy could save them, so they opened their gates and sent him out into the world. To where the monsters lived. "Strange and surprising and humane" (Lauren Beukes), The Boy on the Bridge is a gripping, powerful story that will make you question what it means to be human. Once Upon A Time, In A Land Blighted By Terror, There Was A Very Clever Boy. The People Thought The Boy Could Save Them, So They Opened Their Gates And Sent Him Out Into The World. To Where The Monsters Lived.--jacket. M.r. Carey.