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The third book in Neal Shusterman’s New York Times‑bestselling Arc of the Scythe completes the trilogy’s exploration of a society that has conquered death. Facing the ruthless Scythe Goddard, the remaining characters must contend with the echoes of the Thunderhead and the Great Resonance to avert global catastrophe.
With a world under the influence of immortal beings, the story examines power, mortality, and resistance. As the stakes rise, readers are drawn into a saga that blends science‑fiction concepts with the moral questions surrounding immortality and control.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Neal Shusterman
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