Until the Beginning

Amy Plum, internationally bestselling author of the Die for Me series, delivers a heart-pounding adventure perfect for fans of Michael Grant, Veronica Rossi, and Alexandra Bracken. Until the Beginning is the sequel to After the End, which Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series and the Young Elites series, called “wonderfully riveting.” In this stunning and exhilarating conclusion to the duology, Juneau has been searching for her people and for answers . . . and she is about to find both.

When Juneau's clan disappeared, she lost so much more than her friends and family. She soon discovered everything she thought she knew about her life was a lie. Her people's gifts were actually secret abilities that others wanted, desperately enough to kidnap an entire village.

Juneau set off on a cross-country journey with her new companion, Miles, to find her clan, which led them to a game preserve in New Mexico. Now Juneau's people are finally within reach, and she will stop at nothing to save them. But she has a target on her back too, because unbeknownst to her she is the key to unlocking everything. To rescue her people-and herself-Juneau must discover what she and her abilities are truly capable of.

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Until the Beginning

Amy Plum, internationally bestselling author of the Die for Me series, delivers a heart-pounding adventure perfect for fans of Michael Grant, Veronica Rossi, and Alexandra Bracken. Until the Beginning is the sequel to After the End, which Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series and the Young Elites series, called “wonderfully riveting.” In this stunning and exhilarating conclusion to the duology, Juneau has been searching for her people and for answers . . . and she is about to find both.

When Juneau's clan disappeared, she lost so much more than her friends and family. She soon discovered everything she thought she knew about her life was a lie. Her people's gifts were actually secret abilities that others wanted, desperately enough to kidnap an entire village.

Juneau set off on a cross-country journey with her new companion, Miles, to find her clan, which led them to a game preserve in New Mexico. Now Juneau's people are finally within reach, and she will stop at nothing to save them. But she has a target on her back too, because unbeknownst to her she is the key to unlocking everything. To rescue her people-and herself-Juneau must discover what she and her abilities are truly capable of.

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Until the Beginning

Until the Beginning

by Amy Plum

Narrated by Emily Rankin, Graham Hamilton

Unabridged — 8 hours, 31 minutes

Until the Beginning

Until the Beginning

by Amy Plum

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Overview

Amy Plum, internationally bestselling author of the Die for Me series, delivers a heart-pounding adventure perfect for fans of Michael Grant, Veronica Rossi, and Alexandra Bracken. Until the Beginning is the sequel to After the End, which Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series and the Young Elites series, called “wonderfully riveting.” In this stunning and exhilarating conclusion to the duology, Juneau has been searching for her people and for answers . . . and she is about to find both.

When Juneau's clan disappeared, she lost so much more than her friends and family. She soon discovered everything she thought she knew about her life was a lie. Her people's gifts were actually secret abilities that others wanted, desperately enough to kidnap an entire village.

Juneau set off on a cross-country journey with her new companion, Miles, to find her clan, which led them to a game preserve in New Mexico. Now Juneau's people are finally within reach, and she will stop at nothing to save them. But she has a target on her back too, because unbeknownst to her she is the key to unlocking everything. To rescue her people-and herself-Juneau must discover what she and her abilities are truly capable of.


Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Plum keeps tension high as she follows Juneau across the country, mixing in enough romantic spice to satisfy genre fans.” — Kirkus Reviews

“A satisfying conclusion.” — ALA Booklist

“There is not a dull page to be found, as action, adventure and romance abound. This heart-pounding book will take you on a journey that you will never want to end.” — Romantic Times

PRAISE FOR AFTER THE END: “Wonderfully riveting. A fascinating twist on the apocalypse, and a reminder that things aren’t always as they seem.” — Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series

“Exciting and tense! Prepare for the unexpected! You’ll stay up all night with this one!” — Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of the Firelight series and Uninvited

“Amy Plum creates a chilling world where the stakes are high and no one can be trusted. After the End will leave you breathless!” — Kimberly Derting, author of the Body Finder series

“Misunderstandings and betrayals abound as Juneau and Miles set off on a road trip through the West, coming to appreciate each other in a slow-moving, believable romance.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“This fast-paced adventure novel pulses with magic, romance, and one humdinger of a cliff-hanger.” — ALA Booklist

“The fast-paced plot, rife with mystery, successfully moves the story forward. Fans of post-apocalyptic fiction will enjoy this unusual not-quite-dystopian novel with a dose of corporate espionage. And the cliff-hanger ending will leave them eager for future installments.” — School Library Journal

“Attractive characters and the fresh, present-day setting should hook genre fans.” — Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE DIE FOR ME SERIES “I devoured this lush, mysterious romance, which delivers a refreshingly human heroine alongside a hero truly deserving of the title.” — Aprilynne Pike, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Wings series

“Move over, Bella and Edward. Plum introduces a world and a story that are sure to intrigue teen readers and will easily attract fans of the Twilight series.” — ALA Booklist on Die for Me

“The lush Parisian setting and gorgeous characters make this an immersing, franchise-ready story.” — Publishers Weekly

“Plum’s debut is the perfect combo of romance and thrills, with heart-pumping action that will make you jump and love that will make you cry out for joy. You’ll hang on every word.” — Romantic Times

“A fast-moving tale of star-crossed lovers.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

“Plum handles the intrigue and builds tension, ending with a major cliffhanger that should compel readers to the final book in the trilogy.” — Kirkus Reviews on Until I Die

“The historical elements and the magic evoked by the Parisian setting work to paint a full landscape that has a deep otherworldly connection while remaining entirely ordinary in the very best way. The story’s twists and turns are well paced and will have readers captivated.” — School Library Journal on Until I Die

“A swashbuckling final episode with plot twists and unexpected revelations.” — ALA Booklist on If I Should Die

“Plenty of well-paced tension. The author keeps the narrative moving along at a sprightly pace and handles the suspense well.” — Kirkus Reviews on If I Should Die

“This last book does not disappoint. Amy Plum is to be congratulated for her creation of the Revenants. It is a fresh and original mythology. It will be interesting to see what Amy Plum will come up with next.” — New York Journal of Books on If I Should Die

Marie Lu

PRAISE FOR AFTER THE END: “Wonderfully riveting. A fascinating twist on the apocalypse, and a reminder that things aren’t always as they seem.

ALA Booklist

A satisfying conclusion.

Romantic Times

There is not a dull page to be found, as action, adventure and romance abound. This heart-pounding book will take you on a journey that you will never want to end.

Kimberly Derting

Amy Plum creates a chilling world where the stakes are high and no one can be trusted. After the End will leave you breathless!

Sophie Jordan

Exciting and tense! Prepare for the unexpected! You’ll stay up all night with this one!

Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

A fast-moving tale of star-crossed lovers.

Aprilynne Pike

PRAISE FOR THE DIE FOR ME SERIES “I devoured this lush, mysterious romance, which delivers a refreshingly human heroine alongside a hero truly deserving of the title.

New York Journal of Books on If I Should Die

This last book does not disappoint. Amy Plum is to be congratulated for her creation of the Revenants. It is a fresh and original mythology. It will be interesting to see what Amy Plum will come up with next.

ALA Booklist on Die for Me

Move over, Bella and Edward. Plum introduces a world and a story that are sure to intrigue teen readers and will easily attract fans of the Twilight series.

ALA Booklist on If I Should Die

A swashbuckling final episode with plot twists and unexpected revelations.

Kirkus Reviews

2015-02-16
Picking up right where it left off, the story that started with After the End (2014) continues.In trying to find her vanished clan, Juneau has met and fallen for Miles, the son of a wealthy pharmaceutical company owner. At the book's opening, a gunshot Miles has died, but Juneau performs her clan's Rite to bring him back to life and possibly extend his life for hundreds of years, disease-free. As she mentally Reads the emotions and surroundings of her distant father and others, Juneau begins to detect where her kidnapped clan is being held. She travels the Southwest, finding a hidden reserve where billionaire Hunt Avery has imprisoned her clan, but she learns something new: Avery really wants Juneau. Plum keeps tension high as she follows Juneau across the country, mixing in enough romantic spice to satisfy genre fans. Juneau's old mentor, Whit, offers scientific explanations for the clan's superpowers, but Juneau, secure in her mystical spirit connections, holds to her beliefs. After flirting with Whit's explanations, Plum comes firmly down on Juneau's side. Of note is Juneau's relationship with the clan's special raven messenger, named Poe, adding some intertextual fun. Although she concludes the series plot, the author leaves some latitude for future adventures. Different enough from all the rest to keep genre fans reading. (Paranormal suspense. 12-18)

Product Details

BN ID: 2940170353323
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 05/05/2015
Series: After the End Series , #2
Edition description: Unabridged
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