First published 2017
Seventeen-year-old Megan survives in the Deadzone, a barren, irradiated wilderness. When a stranger arrives, Megan must trust him to navigate the dangers of this brutal landscape and reach a rumored safe haven. But as they journey, they uncover a terrifying truth about the Deadzone's origins. With dwindling supplies and merciless foes closing in, Megan faces an impossible choice that will test her courage and humanity to the core.
Genres: dystopia, adventure, action, apocalyptic
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, impossible-choice
Setting: Deadzone
217 pages · Kindle Edition · Scholastic Inc.
Content warnings: violence