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To the Death

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Welcome to Blood Island, where the struggle for survival against the bloodthirsty undead is captured on camera for entertainment. When Bloodwatch, the shadowy organisation behind the ever-watchful cameras, descends upon the island to shoot a new high-stakes reality show, Astrid finds herself thrust into the spotlight. The prize at stake? A coveted ticket off the island. Paired with Luke, a risk-taking outsider harbouring secrets of his own, Astrid discovers the perilous costs of winning the adoration of a legion of fans. Caught in a deadly game where the undead and other contestants close in, Astrid must navigate her developing feelings for Luke and the treacherous terrain of reality TV, where there can be only one winner.

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ISBN: 9781444980769 Category: Children's - Young Readers Tags: "Children's / Teenage fiction: Speculative, dystopian & utopian fiction", Children's / Teenage fiction: Horror & ghost stories, chillers, Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: death & bereavement
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A heartstopping zombie dystopia thriller, perfect for fans of The Last of Us, The Walking Dead and The Hunger Games.

*PRE-ORDER Hunting Season, the heart pounding sequel to To the Death*

Why readers love To the Death ?????!

‘Thrill ride from start to finish!’
‘Couldn’t put it down‘
‘This book was absolutely amazing.’
‘Brutal. Fast-paced. Unapologetically intense.’
‘This novel is electrifying‘

Welcome to Blood Island, where the struggle for survival against the bloodthirsty undead is captured on camera for entertainment.

‘Welcome back, dystopia. Welliver delivers a razor-sharp assault on life, death and media itself. To the Death doesn’t just raise the stakes, it lights them on fire.’ – Bill Wood

‘Melissa Welliver is redefining dystopia for a whole new generation. To the Death is a riotous, bloodthirsty triumph and her best work yet.’ – Cynthia Murphy

When Bloodwatch, the shadowy organisation behind the ever-watchful cameras, descends upon the island to shoot a new high-stakes reality show, Astrid finds herself thrust into the spotlight. The prize at stake? A coveted ticket off the island. Paired with Luke, a risk-taking outsider harbouring secrets of his own, Astrid discovers the perilous costs of winning the adoration of a legion of fans.

Caught in a deadly game where the undead and other contestants close in, Astrid must navigate her developing feelings for Luke and the treacherous terrain of reality TV, where there can be only one winner.

Escaping the past is impossible when the present threatens to devour you.

More praise for To the Death:
‘I picked this up and suddenly the entire evening was gone. To the Death is pure adrenaline – tense, ferocious, and impossible to put down. Melissa Welliver drops you straight into a brutal world where survival is a spectacle and every choice has consequences. It’s smart, savage fun with real emotional bite, delivering twist after twist. You’ll be gasping. A thrilling feast for fans of The Hunger Games and The Last of Us – gripping, relentless, and leaving you desperate for more.’ – Josh Silver

‘To the Death is everything fans of The Hunger Games could want – but with much sharper teeth! Prepare for a fast-paced, heart-pounding horror adventure with monsters – both human and not-so-human – lurking around every corner. Buckle up, and let the games begin!’ – Kat Ellis

‘Fast, fun, and bloodthirsty, To the Death brings the dystopian genre back to life with sharp teeth and cutting commentary on reality TV’s hunger for spectacle. Melissa Welliver is on fire, and I can’t wait to see what she writes next.’ – Kathryn Foxfield

‘Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Last of Us, this is a chilling, gory thriller with plenty of bite! Dystopias are back and Melissa Welliver is at the helm.’ – Amy McCaw

‘To the Death is a wild ride from start to finish – you won’t want to put it down. Welliver is in her element and is bringing dystopia back with an epic story of zombie vampires . . . Loved it.’ – Naomi Gibson

Additional information

Weight 0.239 kg
Dimensions 19.6 × 12.7 × 2.8 cm
Author

Welliver, Melissa

Publisher

Hodder Children's Books

Imprint

Hodder Children's Books

Cover

Paperback

Pages

323

Language

English

Edition

Paperback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

Young Adult / Code: C

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