The Hunted

Reviewed by: Kara Reiman - Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 28, 2016

Review

The sequel to The Living, The Hunted finds the survivors of the deadly earthquake and subsequent rampaging disease back in the continental U.S. and trying to reach the scientists in Colorado with the cure for Romero disease, which is killing large swathes of the population in the wake of the earthquake. The group (three young adults and an older man) has to battle rogue biker groups, hot sun, very little food and water, and being tracked by a deadly private company on their way to try and save the country.

De La Pena has woven a fast-paced adventure with the horrors of a dystopian society, but with a premise that seems terrifyingly possible this day in age. A great addition to any library collection.

Overall Book Score: excellent