The Quiet at the End of the World

A post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller about the last two teenagers on Earth - perfect for fans of speculative fiction and dystopian romance

By: Lauren James

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Paperback | 1 March 2019

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304 Pages

Age
14+

Dimensions(cm)
2.2 x 19.9 x 13

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A sci-fi mystery adventure about the last surviving members of the human race.

How far would you go to save those you love? Lowrie and Shen are the youngest people on the planet after a virus caused global infertility. Closeted in a pocket of London and doted upon by a small, ageing community, the pair spend their days mudlarking and looking for treasure – until a secret is uncovered that threatens not only their family but humanity’s entire existence. Now Lowrie and Shen face an impossible choice: in the quiet at the end of the world, they must decide who to save and who to sacrifice…

A smart, fast-paced, filmic sci-fi adventure with an inclusive list of characters and a killer twist.

Lauren James is a rising star of UK YA fiction. Her novels have been translated into five languages, and her debut book, The Next Together, was voted one of the most highly anticipated novels of the year on Goodreads.

Lauren James was just sixteen when she started writing The Next Together and she sold the rights to it when she was twenty-one. Lauren has since written two further novels: The Last Beginning, a sequel to The Next Together, and The Loneliest Girl in the Universe, a gripping psychological thriller.

About the Author

Lauren James was born in 1992 and has a master’s degree from the University of Nottingham, UK, where she studied chemistry and physics. She sold the rights to her first novel, The Next Together, when she was twenty-one. Lauren is a passionate advocate of STEM further education, and all of her books feature scientists in prominent roles. Lauren lives in the West Midlands, UK, and is an Arts Council grant recipient.

Industry Reviews

"I adored The Quiet at the End of the World and it will be one of the books I'll recommend more often to anyone who cares to listen. It is essential that you read this if you love realistic post-apocalyptic stories." * Parabatai Reviews *
"[...] a credible, hugely rewarding read." * SFX *
"This book made me cry, it made me laugh and it made me yell uncontrollably at 1am and I would absolutely do it all over again." * Fantastic Books and Where to Find Them *
"Honestly, I was hooked from the first two pages and I did not want to put this book down." * MamaMummyMum *
"Everything is nigh on perfect. This is a clever, clever book that marks Lauren James as a storyteller of enormous talent." * Geek Dad *

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