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PublisherHarlequin Enterprises Ulc

ISBN-100778309347

ISBN-139780778309345

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Book TitleBeginning at the End

Number of Pages400 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicDystopian, Family Life, Science Fiction / Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic

Publication Year2020

IllustratorYes

GenreFiction

AuthorMike Chen

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight17.3 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2020-289894

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ReviewsPraise for Mike Chen "If you're tired of grim, grueling apocalypses with high body counts and bleak horizons, A Beginning at the End offers an intimate, surprisingly gentle vision of post-disaster humanity, less concerned with how we might survive than with why-and for whom." -Alix E. Harrow, Nebula and Hugo finalist and author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January "A Beginning at the End is both a thrilling chronicle of the end of the world and a timely reminder of what is most important in life-family, love, and hope."-Peng Shepherd, author of The Book of M "[The characters] all grapple with questions of identity and morality, of what it means to be part of a family, of what we're willing to sacrifice and for whom. This is a story that's as fun as it is moving.... Mike Chen has richly imagined every detail... A Beginning at the End is truly a special addition to the post-apocalyptic genre, and it stands up right alongside heavy hitters like Station Eleven and The Last." -Megan Collins, author of The Winter Sister "Clever, thrilling and full of heart, it is an instant sci-fi classic." -Hypable.com on Here and Now and Then "In this heartfelt and thrilling debut, Chen revitalizes the trope of the absent and unavailable father... Chen's concept is unique, and [his characters'] agony is deeply moving. Quick pacing, complex characters, and a fascinating premise make this an unforgettable debut." -Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Here and Now and Then "Chen's debut novel is a welcome addition to this well-traveled genre, with the theories and mechanics of time travel not getting in the way of the character- and plot-driven story. Highly recommended for readers both new and familiar with the genre, and for fans of Audrey Niffenegger's The Time Traveler's Wife or books by Connie Willis." -Library Journal, starred review "This gripping, fast-paced time-travel thriller is also a warm, moving story of a man pulled between two lives and families. With plenty of humor and suspense, Chen has crafted an original and captivating story." -Shelf Awareness, starred review, on Here and Now and Then "Chen carefully balances heart, humor, and precise world building to bring alive an emotional and genre-bending story." -Booklist on Here and Now and Then "A subtly woven meditation about the fragility of time raises the bar in this smart, fun, and affectionate story." -Kirkus Reviews on Here and Now and Then

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal813/.6

SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Brotherhood Four survivors come together as the country rebuilds in the aftermath of a devastating pandemic. A character-driven postapocalyptic suspense with an intimate, hopeful look at how people can move forward by creating something better. Six years after a virus wiped out most of the planet's population, former pop star Moira is living under a new identity to escape her past--until her domineering father launches a sweeping public search to track her down. Desperate for a fresh start herself, jaded event planner Krista navigates the world for those still too traumatized to go outside, but she never reaches out on her own behalf. Rob has tried to protect his daughter, Sunny, by keeping a heartbreaking secret, but when strict government rules threaten to separate parent and child, Rob needs to prove himself worthy in the city's eyes by connecting with people again. Krista, Moira, Rob and Sunny meet by circumstance and their lives begin to twine together. When reports of another outbreak throw the fragile society into panic, the friends are forced to finally face everything that came before--and everything they still stand to lose. Because sometimes having one person is enough to keep the world going., How do you start over after the end of the world? "Not just an apocalyptic thriller, but also a timely reminder of what is most important in life--family, love, and hope." --Peng Shepherd, author of The Book of M Six years after a global pandemic wiped out most of the planet's population, the survivors are rebuilding the country, split between self-governing cities, hippie communes and wasteland gangs.In postapocalyptic San Francisco, former pop star Moira has created a new identity to finally escape her past--until her domineering father launches a sweeping public search to track her down. Desperate for a fresh start herself, jaded event planner Krista navigates the world on behalf of those too traumatized to go outside, determined to help everyone move on--even if they don't want to. Rob survived the catastrophe with his daughter, Sunny, but lost his wife. When strict government rules threaten to separate parent and child, Rob needs to prove himself worthy in the city's eyes by connecting with people again.Krista, Moira, Rob and Sunny are brought together by circumstance, and their lives begin to twine together. But when reports of another outbreak throw the fragile society into panic, the friends are forced to finally face everything that came before--and everything they still stand to lose. Because sometimes having one person is enough to keep the world going., Featured in Polygon 's Best of 2020 "The best kind of dystopian novel: one rooted deeply in the hearts of his characters and emphasizing hope and connection over fear.... Compelling, realistic, and impossible to put down. " --Booklist Four survivors come together as the country rebuilds in the aftermath of a devastating pandemic. A character-driven postapocalyptic suspense with an intimate, hopeful look at how people can move forward by creating something better. Six years after a virus wiped out most of the planet's population, former pop star Moira is living under a new identity to escape her past--until her domineering father launches a sweeping public search to track her down. Desperate for a fresh start herself, jaded event planner Krista navigates the world for those still too traumatized to go outside, but she never reaches out on her own behalf. Rob has tried to protect his daughter, Sunny, by keeping a heartbreaking secret, but when strict government rules threaten to separate parent and child, Rob needs to prove himself worthy in the city's eyes by connecting with people again. Krista, Moira, Rob and Sunny meet by circumstance and their lives begin to twine together. When reports of another outbreak throw the fragile society into panic, the friends are forced to finally face everything that came before--and everything they still stand to lose. Because sometimes having one person is enough to keep the world going. "A slice-of-life at the end of the world, tender, character-driven, and gentle--which makes it feel all the more terrifyingly plausible.... profoundly subversive and honest... This book is never bleak. Instead, hope reverberates through every character and plotline." - Tor.com on A Beginning at the End

LC Classification NumberPS3603.H4535B44 2020