Scythe

In a future where humanity has conquered death, hunger, and disease, a new challenge arises: population control. This perfect world necessitates the existence of Scythes, individuals tasked with the grim duty of ending life to maintain balance.

This Printz Honor-winning novel introduces Citra and Rowan, two teenagers unexpectedly chosen to apprentice under a Scythe. They must learn the complex and dangerous "art of killing," a role neither desires. Failure carries the ultimate consequence – their own lives.

From Neal Shusterman, author of the New York Times Bestselling Unwind dystology, comes the first book in a chilling new series. Scythe explores the heavy price of a perfect society and the moral complexities faced by its chosen few. This title is also recognized as one of the Midwest Indie Bestsellers.