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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. Fiction Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Adventure War

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A good ending to the series.

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loved it, hope the film does it justice. Get your adventure ears on. go for if people.

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a fabulous story from start to finish with solid characters and a coherent setting .

brilliant

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This book took a while to get going, some of the loose ends from the previous book needed tying up, but it made a great story once it had.
The final few chapters closed the story nicely, the last chapter especially.
All in all, a fitting closure of the series.

A fitting finale

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A story older than time, just forever brilliant, could and may start all over again.

Wow

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I absolutely adore this entire series, pure brilliant writing, and the narration is probably the best ever.

Simply epic

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fewer new ideas, but comfortable and interesting. on to the next series (fever crumb?) or the next in this one.

nice sequel

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I've been told the ending of this book is great and I whole heartedly agree. It isn't perfect and there are a few slow points but that can easily be overlooked.

A great end to a brilliant series

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The Mortal Engines Series is well worth the investment. An engaging story that is a pleasure to listen to. A grand concept, large in scope and covering two generations of fast paced Steam Punk fun. There is enjoyment here for all ages from 16 to ...... well to my age, let's just let it go at that. I will be watching out for more from Philip Reeve.

Philip Reeve Rocks

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Audible, stop insisting on a fifteen word minimum for reviews. You are putting people off writing one at all!

marvellous finale to a great quartet of books!

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