by Max Brallier
Part of The Last Kids on Earth, book 6
First published 2020
Jack Sullivan grips the Midnight Blade as he and his friends prepare for their most dangerous mission yet. The villainous Thrull and his skeleton forces are building the Tower, a portal designed to bring Rezzoch the Ancient into their world. This cosmic destroyer threatens everything they know. June Del Toro has uncovered a vital clue during her Wild Flight, giving the group their first real lead. For the first time, Jack, June, Quint Baker, and Dirk Savage must leave their safe haven in Wakefield behind. They pile into their vehicle and speed across the wasteland, chasing down roadside attractions and devouring snacks while dodging zombies at every stop. But their journey becomes deadly when a monster from their past returns in a new, more terrifying form. This creature hunts them relentlessly as they race against time. The fate of their dimension hangs in the balance, and the four friends must push forward no matter what stands in their way.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, friends-to-lovers
Setting: Wakefield
320 pages · Hardcover · Viking Books for Young Readers