The Boy on the Bridge

Name: The Boy on the Bridge
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SKU: 9780356503561
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Discover the word-of-mouth phenomenon

By M. R. Carey

Series: The Girl With All the Gifts series

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The Boy on the Bridge by M.R. Carey is set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a fungal infection that turns humans into mindless creatures called "Hungries." The story follows a motley crew of scientists and soldiers on a journey in an armoured vehicle called the Rosalind Franklin. Their mission is to find a cure, which becomes fraught with dangerous encounters and personal conflicts, all navigated under the shadow of human survival.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping post-apocalyptic tales with a blend of horror and science fiction. Set in a world where a fungal infection has ravaged humanity, it features a compelling story of survival, moral dilemmas, and complex characters. If you're drawn to thought-provoking narratives that explore human nature in extreme circumstances, this read could be a captivating choice.

In The Boy on the Bridge, M. R. Carey returns to the world of The Girl With All the Gifts, the phenomenal word-of-mouth bestseller which is now a critically acclaimed film

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'SPECTACULAR!' No. 1 bestselling author Martina Cole 'UNPUTDOWNABLE' Irish Times The thrilling stand-alone novel set in the same world as the million-copy bestseller The Girl With All the Gifts.

Once upon a time, in a land blighted by terror, there was a very clever boy.

The people thought the boy could save them, so they opened their gates and sent him out into the world.

To where the monsters lived.

'Carey writes with compassion and fire - strange and surprising and humane' Lauren Beukes, author of The Shining Girls

'I loved it just as much as The Girl With All the Gifts, if not more' Martina Cole

'A tense story with superbly rendered characters' SciFiNow 'A terrifying, emotional page-turner that explores what it means to be human' Kirkus

Series: The Girl With All the Gifts series

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Not Every Gift Is A Blessing Every morning, ten-year-old Melanie wakes in her stark, windowless cell, eagerly anticipating being taken to her favourite thing in the world: school. Awaiting collection, the peculiar routine unfolds with Sergeant Parks pointing his gun at her while two other soldiers securely strap her into a wheelchair. Despite her friendly nature and attempts to lighten...

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The Boy on the Bridge

'SPECTACULAR!' No. 1 bestselling author Martina Cole 'UNPUTDOWNABLE' Irish Times The thrilling stand-alone novel set in the same world as the million-copy bestseller The Girl With All the Gifts. Once upon a time, in a land blighted by terror, there was a very clever boy. The people thought the boy could save them, so they opened their gates and sent...

By M. R. Carey

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

M. R. Carey delivers a compelling narrative that blends compassion with tension, creating a story both strange and humane. The book is noted for its freshness and terror, leaving readers with a sense of envious joy. It's described as haunting and heartbreaking, skilfully combining complexity with hope, and remains gripping from start to finish. Engaging and original, the story is both thrilling and powerful, maintaining a relentless pace that is also heartwarming.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356503561

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

M. R. Carey has been making up stories for most of his life. His novel The Girl With All the Gifts has sold over a million copies and became a major motion picture, based on his own BAFTA Award-nominated screenplay. Under the name Mike Carey he has written for both DC and Marvel, including critically acclaimed runs on Lucifer, Hellblazer and X-Men. His creator-owned books regularly appear in the New York Times bestseller list. He also has several previous novels including the Felix Castor series (written as Mike Carey), two radio plays and a number of TV and movie screenplays to his credit.

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