![]() ![]() Make plans to stay up all night finishing it.” Michael Grant, New York Times bestselling author of the Gone series “SYLO will have your pulse racing and your head spinning. Highly recommended.” James Dashner, New York Times bestselling author of the Maze Runner series I ripped through the pages of SYLO, a relentlessly fast-paced, intriguing, expertly-written tale that leaves you breathless and satisfied, yet wanting more. “I’m not sure anyone does suspense quite like D.J. “MacHale pens some terrific and unique action scenes… will leave readers hungry for the next installment.” - SLJ “This action-fueled, end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it adventure… should have teen reader clamoring for the next installment.” - VOYA “An entertaining and creepy tale.” - Publishers Weekly “ extremely high-octane story that’s the equivalent to a summer movie blockbuster.” - Booklist “If you’re a fan of The Maze Runner and Alex Rider, you might want to pick up SYLO… A fast-paced read and a huge cliffhanger.” - EW.com “Absolutely un-put-down-able, more exciting than an X-box and a rollercoaster combined.”– Kirkus, starred review ![]() Only Tucker holds the clues that can solve this deadly mystery.īecause Pemberwick is only the first stop. He tasted the Ruby-and experienced the powers it gave him-for himself. He saw the bizarre midnight explosion over the ocean, and the mysterious singing aircraft that travel like shadows through the night sky. He was on the sidelines when the high school running back dropped dead with no warning. Tucker believes there’s more to SYLO’s story. Now Pemberwick is cut off from the outside world. SYLO’s commander, Captain Granger, informs Pemberwick residents that the island has been hit by a lethal virus and must be quarantined. They call themselves SYLO and they are a secret branch of the U.S. Parachuting out of military helicopters to invade Tucker Pierce’s idyllic hometown on Pemberwick Island, Maine. ![]() The descriptive language offers detail enough of the setting, but Howey doesn’t run on with sentences a la Anne Rice if you know what I mean.The ultimate action-fueled end-of-the-world conspiracy trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author D.J. Such a simple phrase that is loaded with information and instantly creates a detailed image of the juxtaposition between the forbidden outside world and life in the silo. … stared out at the dead world… low rolling hills stood, a pretty shade of brown like coffee mash with just the right amount of pig’s milk. You get a rundown of how the silo functions and how the people live there, which paints a clearer picture of the situation for the folks in the post-apocalyptic community. One of the most interesting aspects of the series for me was it’s setting. A revolution might be brewing… But how can one accomplish a revolution from hundreds of stories deep? The hopeful people, the optimistic ones believe that their only escape is to venture outside of the silo. Others however, think that is it time to move things along and make a better life for themselves and the future members of the silo. The older generation are set in their ways, believing that you shouldn’t fix what isn’t broken. You follow the story of your main cast as they try to navigate the complex world of taboo, the old ways and the new generation, who are seeking change. Article Continues Below Advertisement Silo Series Summary ![]()
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