by Hugh Howey
First published 2011
In a bleak, post-apocalyptic world, the last remnants of humanity live confined within the claustrophobic confines of an underground silo. Forbidden from venturing outside, they cling to the fading view of the ruined landscape beyond their walls. When the beloved sheriff Holston inexplicably requests to be sent on the deadly "cleaning" mission, his wife Juliette is compelled to uncover the truth - a truth that challenges everything they thought they knew about their isolated existence. As Juliette digs deeper, she must navigate the treacherous political landscape of the silo, all while facing the very real threat of exile to the toxic surface. In this gripping tale of survival and defiance, the people of the silo must decide how far they will go to protect the fragile world they've built underground.
Genres: dystopia, thriller, post-apocalyptic
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: dystopian, found-family
Setting: Silo
Period: Future
509 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster
Content warnings: violence