The Girl With All the Gifts [Paperback]

In the ruins of civilization, a young girl's kindness and capacity for love will either save humanityor wipe it out in thisUSA Todaybestselling thriller.

Heartfelt, remorseless, and painfully human. Josh Whedon, creator ofBuffy the Vampire Slayer

Melanie is a very special girl. Dr Caldwell calls her our little genius.

Every morning, Melanie waits in her cell to be collected for class. When they come for her, Sergeant keeps his gun pointed at her while two of his people strap her into the wheelchair. She thinks they don't like her. She jokes that she won't bite, but they don't laugh.

The Girl With All the Giftsis a groundbreaking thriller, emotionally charged and gripping from beginning to end.

M. R. Careyhas been making up stories for most of his life. His novelThe Girl With All the Giftswas aUSA Todaybestseller and is a major motion picture based on his BAFTA-nominated screenplay. Under the name Mike Carey he has written for both DC and Marvel, including critically acclaimed runs onX-MenandFantastic Four, Marvel's flagship superhero titles. His creator-owned books regularly appear in theNew York Timesbestseller list. He also has several previous novels, two radio plays, and a number of TV and movie screenplays to his credit. Original, thrilling and powerful. The Guardian Unique and terrifying. Booklist An instant favorite. Boing Boing A great read that takes hold of you and doesn't let go. John Ajvide Lindqvist, author of LET THE RIGHT ONE IN Heartfelt, remorseless and painfully human...as fresh as it is terrifying. A jewel. Joss Whedon If you only read one novel this year, make sure it's this one, it's amazing. Martina Cole One of the more imaginative and ingenious additions to the dystopian canon. Kirkus ...a brilliant work l£i