by Max Brallier
Part of The Last Kids on Earth, book 7.5
First published 2022
Quint Baker and Dirk Savage step into the spotlight for their own monster-filled journey. The zombie apocalypse has transformed their world, but these two best friends refuse to let that stop them from seeking adventure. Following June Del Toro's solo flight and the events of The Doomsday Race, Quint and Dirk discover that survival means more than just staying alive. New creatures lurk around every corner, each one deadlier than the last. The duo must navigate this dangerous landscape while their friendship faces its own tests. Together they learn what it truly means to be heroes in a world where the rules have completely changed. Their quest becomes a journey of discovery about courage, loyalty, and the bonds that hold people together when everything else falls apart.
Genres: science-fiction, friendship, adventure, coming-of-age, young-adult, apocalyptic
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, quest
304 pages · Hardcover · Viking Books for Young Readers