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In an America devastated by war and plague, the only way to survive is to keep moving.
NARRATOR: TBAFORMAT: 8 CDs, UnabridgedIn the aftermath of a war, America's landscape has beenravaged and two-thirds of the population left dead froma vicious strain of influenza. Fifteen-year-old StephenQuinn and his family were among the few that survivedand became salvagers, roaming the country in search ofmaterial to trade for food and other items essential forsurvival. But when Stephen's grandfather dies and hisfather falls into a coma after an accident, Stephen findshis way to Settler's Landing, a community that seems toogood to be true, where there are real houses, barbecues,a school, and even baseball games. Then Stephen meetsstrong, defiant, mischievous Jenny, who refuses toaccept things as they are.Download and start listening now!
"15 yr old Stephen needs to choose his way in this dystopic world when his domineering grandfather & nice dad pass away. Jenny, Jackson new friends - explorer or builder of the new world? Very Good"
— Vicki (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The Eleventh Plague hits disturbingly close to home … An excellent, taut debut novel.”
— Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games -
“A gripping survival drama.”
— USA Today -
“An impressive story with strong characters.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Sure to be a hit among fans of dystopias.”
— Booklist
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USA Today bestseller
The Eleventh Plague Listener Reviews
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" The Eleventh Plague is an overall great read with a wonderful perspective and a chilling thought as to how society (at least in USA) might end. "
— Patrick, 12/29/2013 -
" I was not totally impressed with this book. It was slow and depressing. "
— Jolene, 12/7/2013 -
" This book was so anti climatic. I would not recommend this book to anybody older than 14. "
— Amanda, 12/6/2013 -
" I though this book was pretty good. It is very slow at times. I would recommend this book to readers who like thrillers, at time mysteries. Sometimes in this book you will be a little confused about what is going on. If you think about stop reading do not because it gets better. "
— Jalen, 11/29/2013 -
" It is also another book for people who think about what will happen if and when the world ends. "
— Natalie, 11/26/2013 -
" Awesome! If you liked the Hunger Games & The Enemy you'll love The 11th Plague. "
— Mrs., 11/19/2013 -
" I liked this. It was nothing earth-shattering, nor do I think it will stay with me, but it was a decent dystopian read, for those who like that. "
— Chantelle, 11/13/2013 -
" Read this book with my son who is 12 years old. We were captivated by it. It was recommended to read by Suzanne Collins. "
— Carmen, 8/30/2013 -
" It was an interesting listen. It wasn't my favorite of the post earth distruction books but it was good. There were so many choices made both good and bad that had long lasting results. Sad book. "
— Elisa, 5/26/2013 -
" excellent - reminded me of Hunger Games but from a boy's point of view. "
— Lynne, 5/7/2013 -
" Very promising premise but in many ways it lacked. The novel was pretty predictable, maybe it was the fact that it was an easy read, defiantly bellow my level but I found myself bored with this novel. Took me a lot to get through it. "
— Annie, 6/28/2012 -
" I liked this book it seemed very realistic and was very, very good I liked the imagery. "
— Riley.p, 4/19/2012 -
" Another good recommendation from my son, Jack! "
— Kelsey, 3/6/2012 -
" My son purchased this book for me at his school bookfair. It was one of the best books I have ever read. I would stay up half the night reading this book because I could'nt put it down. "
— Siobhan, 1/31/2012 -
" I think the developement of the plot was very weak and the middle of the story lacked umph! The end was disappointing "
— Gabrielle, 10/27/2011 -
" The Eleventh Plague has lots of suspence and you will want to read it all in one day. "
— Traci, 10/24/2011 -
" Interesting post-apocalyptic premise. Although light on character development, big on action. Sure to be a winner with sci fi fans! "
— alexandra, 10/17/2011 -
" I was disappointed in this book. It really did not make sense to me. I do not think the story was developed enough. "
— Darlene, 10/17/2011 -
" Interesting plot, typical of a post-apocalypse story, not bad. "
— Jonah, 10/16/2011 -
" Short yet sweet. The romance wasn't overblown (actually the whole story wasn't). It was also very believable, though it got a bit boring in some parts. "
— KayLee, 10/15/2011
About Jeff Hirsch
Jeff Hirsch graduated from the University of California, San Diego, with an MFA in dramatic writing, and is the USA Today bestselling author of The Eleventh Plague and Magisterium. He lives in Beacon, New York, with his wife.
About Dan Bittner
Dan Bittner is an actor and voice talent and winner of several AudioFile Earphones Awards for audio narration. He has starred on stage and on the screen, in movies such as Men in Black, Adventureland, and the Producers: The Movie Musical. He has also appeared onstage as Macbeth and Sherlock Holmes in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.