After the End - by Amy Plum (Paperback)

About the Book

World War III has left the world ravaged by nuclear radiation. A lucky few escaped to the Alaskan wilderness. They've survived for the last thirty years by living off the land. When Juneau returns from a hunting trip to discover that everyone in her clan has vanished, she sets off to find them. Leaving the boundaries of their land for the very first time, she learns something horrifying: There never was a war. Cities were never destroyed. The world is intact. Everything was a lie.

Book Synopsis

Michael Grant's Gone series meets M. Night Shyamalan's The Village in this riveting story of one girl's journey to save the very people who have lied to her for her entire life. Amy Plum, international bestselling author of the Die for Me series, delivers a fast-paced adventure perfect for fans of Marie Lu, Veronica Rossi, and Robison Wells.

Juneau grew up fearing the outside world. The elders told her that beyond the borders of their land in the Alaskan wilderness, nuclear war had destroyed everything. But when Juneau returns from a hunting trip one day and discovers her people have been abducted, she sets off to find them. And leaving the boundaries for the very first time, she learns the horrifying truth: World War III never happened. Nothing was destroyed. Everything she'd ever been taught was a lie.

As Juneau comes to terms with an unfathomable deception, she is forced to survive in a completely foreign world, using only the skills and abilities she developed in the wild. But while she's struggling to rescue her friends and family, someone else is after her. Someone who knows the extraordinary truth about her secret past.

• YA Dystopian Thriller: Juneau was raised to believe the world ended. When her isolated clan is abducted, she discovers the apocalypse was a lie and a vast conspiracy surrounds her origins.
• Dual POV: Experience the high-stakes journey through the eyes of Juneau, a girl with uncanny abilities, and Miles, the cynical city boy caught in her dangerous quest.
• Survival Story: A skilled hunter trained for a wasteland must adapt her wilderness skills to survive the perils of the modern world--a place more foreign and treacherous than she ever imagined.
• Enemies to Lovers: She thinks he's a naive city boy. He thinks she's a delusional cult member. Forced together on the run, they'll have to trust each other to stay alive.
• Mentor Betrayal: The man who raised her is now hunting her. Unraveling his deception is the key to finding her family--and the shocking truth about herself.

From the Back Cover

"I have no idea what is truth and what is fiction. I'm all I've got now. I can't trust anyone."

Juneau grew up fearing the outside world. Nuclear war ravaged everything beyond the borders of her land--at least that's what she had always been taught. But when Juneau returns from a hunting trip and discovers that everyone in her clan has been abducted, she sets off to find them. While leaving their boundaries for the first time, she learns the unbelievable truth: There never was a war. Everything was a lie.

Now Juneau must try to rescue her friends and family in an unfamiliar, modern-day world. But while she is searching for them, someone else is after her. Someone who knows about her incredible secret past.

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR THE DIE FOR ME SERIES "I devoured this lush, mysterious romance, which delivers a refreshingly human heroine alongside a hero truly deserving of the title." - Aprilynne Pike, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Wings series

★ "Action and drama abound. Plum has done an excellent job of setting up the rules for her creations and following them closely. Fans of this genre will have their appetites reignited by this new addition." - School Library Journal (starred review) on Die for Me

"Move over, Bella and Edward. Plum introduces a world and a story that are sure to intrigue teen readers and will easily attract fans of the Twilight series." - ALA Booklist on Die for Me

"The lush Parisian setting and gorgeous characters make this an immersing, franchise-ready story." - Publishers Weekly

"Plum's debut is the perfect combo of romance and thrills, with heart-pumping action that will make you jump and love that will make you cry out for joy. You'll hang on every word, reading late into the night till the end, which leaves you waiting to find out what's next." - Romantic Times

"A fast-moving tale of star-crossed lovers." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

"Wonderfully riveting. A fascinating twist on the apocalypse, and a reminder that things aren't always as they seem." - Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series

"Attractive characters and the fresh, present-day setting should hook genre fans." - Kirkus Reviews

★ "Misunderstandings and betrayals abound as Juneau and Miles set off on a road trip through the West, coming to appreciate each other in a slow-moving, believable romance." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"The fast-paced plot, rife with mystery, successfully moves the story forward. The initial setting of Juneau's camp is fully realized and portrayed in vivid detail. She is a tough, loyal, and smart protagonist and thoroughly developed. Fans of post-apocalyptic fiction will enjoy this unusual not-quite-dystopian novel." - School Library Journal

"The fast-paced plot, rife with mystery, successfully moves the story forward. The initial setting of Juneau's camp is fully realized and portrayed in vivid detail. She is a tough, loyal, and smart protagonist and thoroughly developed. Fans of post-apocalyptic fiction will enjoy this unusual not-quite-dystopian novel with a dose of corporate espionage. And the cliff-hanger ending will leave them eager for future installments." - School Library Journal

"Exciting and tense! Prepare for the unexpected! You'll stay up all night with this one!" - Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of the Firelight series and Uninvited

"This fast-paced adventure novel pulses with magic, romance, and one humdinger of a cliff-hanger." - ALA Booklist

"Plum handles the intrigue and builds tension, ending with a major cliffhanger that should compel readers to the final book in the trilogy." - Kirkus Reviews on Until I Die

"The historical elements and the magic evoked by the Parisian setting work to paint a full landscape that has a deep otherworldly connection while remaining entirely ordinary in the very best way. The story's twists and turns are well paced and will have readers captivated." - School Library Journal on Until I Die

A swashbuckling final episode with plot twists and unexpected revelations." - ALA Booklist on If I Should Die

"Plenty of well-paced tension. The author keeps the narrative moving along at a sprightly pace and handles the suspense well." - Kirkus Reviews on If I Should Die

"This last book does not disappoint. Amy Plum is to be congratulated for her creation of the Revenants. It is a fresh and original mythology. It will be interesting to see what Amy Plum will come up with next." - New York Journal of Books

"Amy Plum creates a chilling world where the stakes are high and no one can be trusted. After the End will leave you breathless!" - Kimberly Derting, author of the Body Finder series