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After the Red Rain
Barry Lyga
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Description for After the Red Rain
Hardback. A cinematic dystopian with superhero elements, written by New York Times Bestselling author Barry Lyga with Twilight star Peter Facinelli and producer Robert DeFranco. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 217 x 37. Weight in Grams: 516.
A post-apocalyptic novel with a cinematic twist from New York Times bestseller Barry Lyga, actor Peter Facinelli, and producer Robert DeFranco. On the ruined planet Earth, where 50 billion people are confined to mega-cities, and resources are scarce, Deedra has been handed a bleak and mundane existence by the Magistrate she works so hard for. But one day, she comes across a beautiful boy struggling to cross the river. A boy with a secretive past and special abilities, who is somehow able to find comfort and life from their dying planet. A boy with an unusual name...Rose. But just as the two form a bond, it is quickly torn apart by the murder of the Magistrate's son, and Rose becomes the prime suspect. Little do they know how much their relationship will affect the fate of everyone who lives on the planet.
Product Details
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
515 g
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780316406031
SKU
V9780316406031
Shipping Time
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99-1
About Barry Lyga
Barry Lyga is the author of several acclaimed young adult novels, including the I Hunt Killers series, and his debut, The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl. Peter Facinelli has appeared in films such as Riding in Cars with Boys and Can't Hardly Wait, and more recently as Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the Twilight Saga films. Rob DeFranco partnered with Peter Facinelli to form A7SLE Films, and has produced Loosies, The Last Word, and the upcoming Street Soldier for FOX.
Reviews for After the Red Rain
Rose's true genetic nature is unexpectedly novel, and that
combined with striking imagery, thrilling action, and adolescent true love
makes this a sure bet. Best-selling Barry Lyga gets his mitts on dystopian romance? Better get two.
Booklist Not just another dystopia: strong characters and adept world-building make this work stand out.
School Library Journal A powerful tale of the essence of truth and the strength of free will set in an Orwellian world brimming with imagination.
CJ Lyons, New York Times bestselling author of Watched Stunning...like a future-shock movie playing in your head.
Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series A fast-paced, nail-biting, action-packed must-read with a compelling commentary on the consequences of overpopulation.
Emily Griffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Something Borrowed and The One & Only
combined with striking imagery, thrilling action, and adolescent true love
makes this a sure bet. Best-selling Barry Lyga gets his mitts on dystopian romance? Better get two.
Booklist Not just another dystopia: strong characters and adept world-building make this work stand out.
School Library Journal A powerful tale of the essence of truth and the strength of free will set in an Orwellian world brimming with imagination.
CJ Lyons, New York Times bestselling author of Watched Stunning...like a future-shock movie playing in your head.
Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series A fast-paced, nail-biting, action-packed must-read with a compelling commentary on the consequences of overpopulation.
Emily Griffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Something Borrowed and The One & Only