{"product_id":"skys-end-paperback","title":"Sky's End - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarc J. Gregson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn instant \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller with three starred reviews--now under development as a feature film franchise! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlummet into a kill-or-be-killed competition where a scrappy underdog hell-bent on revenge must battle colossal monstrosities and claw his way to the top in this fast-paced, breakout sensation from YA fantasy author Marc J Gregson. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExiled to live as a Low under the merciless rule of the Meritocracy, sixteen-year-old Conrad refuses to become heir to his murderous uncle. But when behemoth sky serpents attack the floating island of Holmstead and devour Conrad's ailing mother, Conrad cuts a deal to save the only family he has left. To rescue his sister from his uncle's clutches, Conrad must enter the Selection of the Twelve Trades. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFreshly recruited into Hunter, the deadliest of all the Trades, Conrad endures vigorous training, manipulative peers, and the Gauntlet--a brutal final challenge that pits Conrad's skyship crew against the very terrors that orphaned him. As Conrad competes in the lowest of stations, he overhears whispers of rebellion in the dark. Conrad had never known anything existed below the toxic black clouds of the Skylands . . . until now. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrab your copy of Book One of the Above the Black trilogy and immerse yourself in a richly detailed dystopia, where failing to rise will most certainly mean your fall. Chock-full with epic, edge-of-your-seat battles, nail-biting twists, and bonds of brotherhood, this action-packed series starter is reminiscent of \u003ci\u003eAttack on Titan\u003c\/i\u003e and will appeal to fans of \u003ci\u003eRed Rising\u003c\/i\u003e. A captivatingly wild ride to keep you up late at night as you race toward the finish! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eReactor\u003c\/i\u003e Most Anticipated Young Adult SFF\/H\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Goodreads Most Anticipated Young Adult Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Kids' Indie Next List Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarc J Gregson is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author. He attended the University of Utah, where he received his bachelor of arts in English teaching. Marc's pursuit of learning has led him into the classroom, where he teaches middle school English. He believes in the power of words and that stories can unite people from all origins. \u003ci\u003eSky's End\u003c\/i\u003e is his first novel for teens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.3 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42733649297471,"sku":"9781682638064","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/7eb25b4235de47165a454204acb5700d.webp?v=1765136818","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/skys-end-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}