![]() ![]() The Thunderhead is still the ultimate authority, but it is not allowed to intervene in the affairs of the Scythedom. ![]() The second book, Thunderhead, picks up where Scythe left off. ![]() The book follows two teenagers, Citra and Rowan, who are chosen to become Scythe apprentices and must learn to master the art of killing while navigating the politics and corruption within their order. These trained killers must randomly select and "glean" a certain number of people each year to prevent overpopulation. However, the population continues to grow, and the Thunderhead realizes that the only way to maintain balance is to introduce Scythes. The Thunderhead, a highly advanced artificial intelligence, governs society, ensuring that all humans have access to resources and opportunities. The first book, Scythe, introduces readers to a world where death has been conquered. The series comprises three books – Scythe, Thunderhead, and The Toll – that delve into a futuristic society where humans have achieved immortality, and death can only come at the hands of specialized killers known as Scythes. ![]() Arc of a Scythe is a gripping and thought-provoking young adult dystopian series written by Neal Shusterman. ![]()
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