The first in a dystopian trilogy. Set in a distant future where humankind has conquered all knowledge, including how to be immortal. AI (benevolently) rules the world, the internet is no longer 'the cloud' but 'the thunderhead.' To prevent dangerous population increases, there is an elite team called the 'scythes' who are authorised to kill. This first installment introduces you to Citra and Rowan, two initially reluctant Scythe trainees as they explore the ethics of their society. Fans of Hunger Games, Maze Runner etc will enjoy this.