The Fourth Generation

by Chris von Halle

In the future, no adults exist. Ever since the plague swept the world 100 years ago, no one has lived past seventeen.


Sixteen-year-old Gorin, a collector of curious artifacts left over from the pre-plague civilization, is on the verge of perishing from that deadly epidemic. And his last wish is to find a way to visit the rulers’ reputedly magnificent, off-limits mansion.


Up against the clock, he and his friend Stausha steal into the mansion and discover a secret more horrifying than they ever could’ve imagined—a secret that holds the key to the survival of the whole human race.

Genres: Young Adult

265 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 3, 2015

About the author

Chris von Halle has had many different lives in many different worlds—the near and distant future Earth, other planets, and even other dimensions—and his books recreate his childhood memories of such outlandish locations. In this world and life, he lives in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and enjoys such extraordinary activities as playing videogames, tennis, and basketball, and writing the occasional comic strip.

Reviews

[Stella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was sucked into this book immediately. The characters are great and thoroughly enjoyed sharing their adventure as they searched for the truth. A fabulous story of hope and sacrifice in order to change the world for the better.

[Linda M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book written by a new author. All who love science fiction/fantasy will enjoy reading this book, from middle school to adult readers. Once I started reading this book it was hard to put it down. It's well written. Can't wait for Chris's next book to come out!

[Katja · Rating 1 out of 5]

#DNF
Not working for me.
Editorial work questionable; repetitions galore; sketchy character motivations and contrived setup. Disappointed.