Scavenger

A Book Review

Details

It only took three years for the virus to exterminate ninety percent of the world’s population.

In a world decimated by the lethal virus, Jimmy Hunter is a scavenger. Using his skills as a drone pilot, he searches his nearly vacant city for tradable goods to help him and his two friends, Elena and Wyatt, survive each day. With criminals and violent militia roaming the streets, each trip away from the hideout is fraught with peril.

When his drone veers off-course, Jimmy discovers lost information about underground bunkers where civilization and resources are being preserved—kept secret by a group known as the Keepers. Knowledge is dangerous in his world, especially with the leader of the Brotherhood, Mr. Quinn, out to claim any resources as his own and lock down his iron grip on the city.

With the Brotherhood on his heels and the pressure to provide for his companions, can Jimmy uncover the truth about the bunkers? Or now that he’s become a Keeper, will he surrender his knowledge to save the lives of his friends?

Review

This dystopian adventure follows three teens trying to stay alive working as a team because they only have each other. Everyone else is out for themselves, even the ones who run the market where scavengers can sell items for food.

When they find an amazing item, they have to decide what to do with it and the information that comes with it. It will test them more than their scavenging life and their true colors will shine.

I loved the pacing and characterization in this story. Yes, it has a cliffhanger for the next book, but it has a satisfying ending for this part of the story. There is plenty of near misses and encounters to keep you wanting to read more regardless of knowing you have to wait for the next book.

Bradley’s books are great for teen boys, but plenty of us outside that demographic love them, too.

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