*INCLUDES ORIGINAL NEW ESSAY ?A HISTORY OF THE DARKEST YARNS? FROM HUGH HOWEY* ?One of
dystopian fiction's masterpieces alongside the likes of 1984 and Brave New World. ? Daily
Express The first book in the acclaimed New York Times best-selling trilogy Wool is the story
of mankind clawing for survival. The world outside has grown toxic the view of it limited
talk of it forbidden. The remnants of humanity live underground in a single silo. But there are
always those who hope who dream. These are the dangerous people the residents who infect
others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they
want: They are allowed to go outside. After the previous sheriff leaves the silo in a
terrifying ritual Juliette a mechanic from the down deep is suddenly and inexplicably
promoted to the head of law enforcement. With newfound power and with little regard for the
customs she is supposed to abide Juliette uncovers hints of a sinister conspiracy. Tugging
this thread may uncover the truth . . . or it could kill every last human alive.
?Claustrophobic and at times genuinely terrifying.? ? Washington Post
