by Alexander Gordon Smith (Author)
Book five in the internationally bestselling Escape from Furnace series that has captivated millions of readers worldwide. Teenager Alex Sawyer makes a final stand against the terrifying horrors of Furnace Penitentiary in this explosive and jaw-dropping finale.
"A thrill ride that will leave the audience wanting more . . . Downright terrifying." --VOYA (on Solitary) "Fresh and ferocious." --James Patterson (on Lockdown) "Furnace is hotter than hell and twice as much fun!" --Darren Shan, author of the Demonata series (on Lockdown) "The Stephen King of YA horror." --The Book Zone Alex Sawyer has escaped his underground nightmare to discover the whole world has become a prison, and Alfred Furnace is its master. Monsters rule the streets, leaving nothing but murder in their wake. Those who do not die become slaves to Furnace's reign of cruelty. Alex is the only one who can stop it, but in doing so he could destroy everything he's fought so hard to save. Is he the executed or the executioner? All Alex knows is that one way or another, it all ends now. Expertly blending elements of horror, dystopia, and thriller, Alexander Gordon Smith delivers an action-packed, bone-chilling, and genre-defying must-read that grabs you from the first page and never lets go--perfect for fans of The Maze Runner. READ THE ENTIRE ESCAPE FROM FURNACE SERIES:
● Lockdown (Book 1)
● Solitary (Book 2)
● Death Sentence (Book 3)
● Fugitives (Book 4)
● Execution (Book 5)Author Biography
ALEXANDER GORDON SMITH lives in Norwich, England. He is a co-founder of Fear Driven Films, which is currently producing its first feature film. The Escape from Furnace series marks his publishing debut in the United States. Mr. Smith is currently at work on his next book, The Fury, which Farrar Straus Giroux will publish in the fall of 2013.
Number of Pages: 336
Dimensions: 0.89 x 8.24 x 5.53 IN
Publication Date: June 25, 2013
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Execution: Escape from Furnace
Interest Level: Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up
Reading Level: 6.3
Point Value: 15