Post-Apocalyptic Lit for Fans of The Last of Us
Can’t wait for the next series of The Last of Us? Get stuck into these post-apocalyptic reads to satisfy your dystopian craving!
Wranglestone by Darren Charlton
In a post-apocalyptic America, a community survives in a national park, surrounded by water that keeps the Dead at bay. But when winter comes, there’s nothing to stop them from crossing the ice.
Zombies, a dark discovery, and a tender love story lie at the heart of this epic post-apocalyptic novel.
Gone by Michael Grant
In the blink of an eye all the adults disappear in a small town in southern California and no one knows why. Cut off from the outside world, those that are left are trapped, and there’s no help on the way. Gangs begin to form. Sides are chosen – strong or weak. Cruel or humane. And then there are those who begin to develop powers…
Described as Lord of the Flies for the 21st century, the Gone series is dark, harrowing, and addictive – you have been warned…
You & Me at the End of the World by Brianna Bourne
Hannah wakes up to silence. The entire city around her is empty, except for one other person: Leo. Stuck with only each other, they explore a world with no parents, no friends, and no school – and realise that they can be themselves, instead of playing the parts everyone expects of them.
This is an apocalypse novel like no other, with an achingly romantic love story and a shocking twist that you won’t see coming.
Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve
In a dangerous future, huge motorized cities hunt, attack and fight each other for survival. As London pursues a small town, young apprentice Tom is flung out into the wastelands, where a terrifying cyborg begins to hunt him down.
Now a major film, Mortal Engines is an action-packed adventure story that you won’t be able to put down.
All That’s Left in the World by Erik J. Brown
When the Superflu wipes out most of the population, Jamie finds himself completely alone in a cabin in the woods – until an injured stranger crosses his path. Life is dangerous now and, armed with a gun, Jamie goes to pull the trigger. But there’s something about Andrew … something that stops Jamie in his tracks.
This apocalyptic love story is tender, funny, and heart-racingly thrilling – a real must-read.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Set in a dark vision of the near future, a terrifying reality TV show is taking place. Twelve boys and twelve girls are forced to appear in a live event called The Hunger Games. There is only one rule: kill or be killed…
Read the first in the groundbreaking dystopian series by Suzanne Collins – a gripping tale of courage, rebellion, tyranny and power.
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Wranglestone
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Timberdark
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You & Me at the End of the World
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Mortal Engines Quartet #1: Mortal Engines
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Mortal Engines Quartet #2: Predator's Gold
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The Hunger Games #1: The Hunger Games
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The Hunger Games #2: Catching Fire
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The Hunger Games #3: Mockingjay
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel)
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