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HOOVES OF DEATH

by a magical herd of unicorns who happen to be immune to their plague. When food runs scarce, unicorn sergeant Glitter is sent on a scouting mission and stumbles upon Kate, a fierce blond, blue\u002Deyed girl who’s living on her own. The pair team up with two other strong unicorns, but it seems the undead aren’t their only enemy—Kate is being hunted by a Grim, a black wolflike henchman of Death himself. During their quest to unravel the cause of humanity’s downfall, they encounter mischievous sirens and their beefy boyfriends (who are being held hostage), zombie gnomes, a band of Bigfoots, and even a vampire. Though the creatures aren’t the biggest fans of humans, it becomes clear through the nefarious involvement of the horsemen of the apocalypse that Kate just may be the key to ending all the suffering. The violence and general despair balance the cuteness. Bragg’s unicorns are deceptively adorable, even with grenades hanging around their necks and rainbow blood dripping from the zombie bites on their bodies. A sinister cliffhanger will leave readers neighing for the next installment of these heroes’ quest. "

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Pages:384
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9780063448

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This gripping thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes world where a deadly equine virus, engineered as a biological weapon, threatens to decimate global food supplies and trigger societal collaps...

Our Review

This gripping thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes world where a deadly equine virus, engineered as a biological weapon, threatens to decimate global food supplies and trigger societal collapse. The narrative follows a diverse team of scientists and intelligence operatives racing against time to contain the outbreak and uncover the shadowy conspiracy behind its release. The author masterfully blends cutting-edge science with relentless pacing, creating a scenario that feels terrifyingly plausible. This is a science-based disaster novel that reads like a cinematic blockbuster, packed with international intrigue and moral complexity.

What sets this apart is its chilling foundation in real-world biosecurity threats, making the fictional pandemic feel immediate and deeply unsettling. Teen readers fascinated by epidemiology, global politics, and action-driven plots will find themselves completely absorbed, while the ethical dilemmas woven throughout provide substantial food for thought. The novel's strength lies in its ability to transform complex scientific concepts into a propulsive narrative that never sacrifices intelligence for excitement. This thought-provoking thriller will leave readers looking at global systems—and the horses that support them—with entirely new eyes.

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