Arc of a Scythe 3 Books Collection Set by Neal Shusterman - Young Adult - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Scythe
Thunderhead
The Toll

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781534461543
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Age Range: Ages 12-17 (Grades 7-12)

Overview
The Arc of a Scythe Paperback Trilogy Boxed Set gathers Neal Shusterman's acclaimed Scythe, Thunderhead, and The Toll in one collectible package for teen and adult readers of dystopian fiction. In a future where humanity has conquered disease, aging, and death, the only way to die is to be "gleaned" by a scythe, and two teen apprentices must master the art of killing while questioning the morality of the system they serve. This New York Times bestselling, Printz Honor-winning series blends breakneck action with philosophical depth, making it an ideal gift for fans of speculative fiction and classroom libraries.

About the Books
Across three volumes, the Arc of a Scythe trilogy builds one of modern YA fiction's most inventive dystopias: a post-mortal world governed by the Thunderhead, a benevolent AI that has eliminated poverty, disease, and conflict, but cannot touch the sanctity of death. That duty belongs solely to the Scythedom, an order of killers bound by a strict commandment against corruption. Scythe introduces Citra and Rowan, two ordinary teens forced to apprentice under Scythe Faraday, learning the terrible weight of choosing who lives and dies while a rival scythe schemes to bend the order toward cruelty. Thunderhead raises the stakes as the AI itself becomes a narrator, watching helplessly as the Scythedom drifts toward zealotry it cannot correct, while Citra and Rowan, now scythes themselves, fight to preserve mercy. The Toll brings the saga to its explosive conclusion, reuniting old allies and confronting the terrifying possibility of a scythedom weaponized against humanity. Shusterman's world-building is meticulous and unsettling, interrogating power, corruption, faith, and free will through shifting perspectives and in-world documents that reward careful, reflective readers.

Key Benefits

• Complete three-book paperback set of Neal Shusterman's New York Times bestselling Arc of a Scythe trilogy
• Includes Printz Honor-winning Scythe plus Thunderhead and series finale The Toll
• Brand-new paperback copies, perfect for first-time readers or series completists
• Thought-provoking dystopian world blends action, ethics, and speculative science fiction
• Great gift for teens and YA fans - ideal for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading
• A standout addition to any home, classroom, or school library

Book-by-Book Guide
Scythe — Two teens, Citra and Rowan, are chosen as reluctant apprentices to a scythe in a world where scythes are the only ones permitted to end life.
Thunderhead — As newly ordained scythes, Citra and Rowan clash over how mercy and duty should guide their terrible new authority while the all-seeing Thunderhead watches the Scythedom drift toward corruption.
The Toll — The trilogy's finale reunites old allies and enemies as the fate of the Scythedom, the Thunderhead, and humanity itself hangs in the balance.

About the Author
Neal Shusterman is a New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty award-winning novels for children, teens, and adults, including the Unwind dystology, the Skinjacker trilogy, Downsiders, and Challenger Deep, winner of the National Book Award. Scythe, the first book in the Arc of a Scythe series, was named a Michael L. Printz Honor Book by the American Library Association. Shusterman also writes for film and television and has received numerous accolades for his genre-spanning storytelling. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he now lives in California with his family, several of whom are writers and artists themselves.

Why You'll Love This Set
Perfect for teen readers, sci-fi fans, and gift-givers alike, this boxed set delivers an entire award-winning trilogy in one sitting-ready package. Whether you're stocking a classroom library, wrapping a birthday present, or building a summer reading stack, Arc of a Scythe offers gripping action and big philosophical questions that keep readers turning pages long after the final book closes.

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