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A Darkling Plain

Mortal Engines, Book 4

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A Darkling Plain

By: Philip Reeve
Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards
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The final book of the thrilling Predator Cities series!

London is a radioactive ruin.

But Tom and Wren discover that the old predator city hides an awesome secret that could bring an end to the war. But as they risk their lives in its dark underbelly, time is running out. Alone and far away, Hester faces a fanatical enemy who possesses the weapons and the will to destroy the entire human race.

The final book in the Predator Cities series, Philip Reeve's A Darkling Plain is the winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.

©2006 Philip Reeve (P)2018 Scholastic Inc.
Action & Adventure Fiction Science Fiction Young Adult City War Adventure

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Best ending ever.

By the time you’ve gotten to this fourth book you are already committed to the story so I will spare everyone commentary there. What I will say is that it is exceedingly rare for Sci-fi/fantasy stories to tie up all loose ends and craft such a neat and clean “full circle” which brings the reader back to the beginning and with such a sense of satisfaction.

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amazing series

i cannot possibly describe in words the profound effect of this wonderful series. Sure to become a true classic, the most interesting new world full of fun, yearning, adventure and despair. characters one falls instantly in love with. Finishing the prequel series of 3 books just as wonderous in the same post apocalyptic world. The names, oh so funny and perfect. My favorite was Peaches Zanzibar.

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Sorry the series wasn’t longer

Wonderful concept and characters. I wish there were more of these characters. I’ll miss them now that I’ve finished the series.

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Incredible series.

What can I say except that this was a fantastic series. The characters are wonderful and complex, the world building is supreme and the story excellent. I will definitely have to read this one again sometime.

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Loved it

Loved this entire series. Philip Reece is a great Author. Can’t wait to read more series from him

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Very good ending

What a nice clean bowtie ending... sad, yet promising and fitting. I love this series!

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I Loved this Series!

The story, the performance! the whole Shazam bam! I loved every part of it! After seeing the movie (Mortal Engines) I became interested in this series and this is truly one of those times that I can say that the books are better than the movie! the movie was great, don't get me wrong, but it doesn't stay very true to the story in the books. If you are looking for an imaginative story if adventure, this is for you!

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A Fine End

This was a good end to a very inventive series. I appreciated the character realism and the descriptions of how things developed.

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love these books

great series each to its own thrilling and adventurous, great for kids and adults. recommended 100%

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Fantastic book series. I enjoyed it immensely!

Very good and engaging book series. Not just for young adults, but for anyone who loves a great story!

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