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Marc J Gregson

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Above the Black: SKY'S END (Book One)

 An instant New York Times bestseller with three starred reviews—now under development as a feature film franchise!

Plummet into a kill-or-be-killed competition where a scrappy underdog hell-bent on revenge must battle colossal monstrosities and claw his way to the top in this fast-paced, breakout sensation from YA fantasy author Marc J Gregson.

Exiled to live as a Low under the merciless rule of the Meritocracy, sixteen-year-old Conrad refuses to become heir to his murderous uncle. But when behemoth sky serpents attack the floating island of Holmstead and devour Conrad’s ailing mother, Conrad cuts a deal to save the only family he has left. To rescue his sister from his uncle’s clutches, Conrad must enter the Selection of the Twelve Trades.

Freshly recruited into Hunter, the deadliest of all the Trades, Conrad endures vigorous training, manipulative peers, and the Gauntlet—a brutal final challenge that pits Conrad’s skyship crew against the very terrors that orphaned him. As Conrad competes in the lowest of stations, he overhears whispers of rebellion in the dark. Conrad had never known anything existed below the toxic black clouds of the Skylands . . . until now.

Grab your copy of Book One of the Above the Black trilogy and immerse yourself in a richly detailed dystopia, where failing to rise will most certainly mean your fall. Chock-full with epic, edge-of-your-seat battles, nail-biting twists, and bonds of brotherhood, this action-packed series starter is reminiscent of Attack on Titan and will appeal to fans of Red Rising. A captivatingly wild ride to keep you up late at night as you race toward the finish!

A Reactor Most Anticipated Young Adult SFF/H
A Goodreads Most Anticipated Young Adult Book
A Kids’ Indie Next List Selection

An American Booksellers Association Selection for Best Books of 2024

A Bookpage's Best Young Adult Books Selection of 2024

A Bookshop.org's Selection for best YA Fantasy books of 2024

Starred reviews from Booklist, Kirkus, and Bookpage. 


Sky's End is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook.

Above the Black: AMONG SERPENTS (Book Two)

Strap in for a high-octane mission that hurls Conrad and crew toward jaw-dropping discoveries that could trigger total obliteration, in Book Two of the Above the Black fantasy trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Marc J Gregson.

It takes guts to rise to the top of Meritocracy. It’ll take sheer ruthlessness to stay there. As militants and monsters lay waste to the Skylands, Uncle’s lawless tyranny threatens to unravel fragile Trade alliances. Conrad, no longer a mere Captain, now commands a squadron of ships at the order of the King. But Conrad’s High status can’t protect him from his own turmoil, and the price of power is steeped in blood.

Tormented by tragedies of war and by betrayal from his own family, Conrad must prove his worth to all of the Skylands. Led by an unhinged Explorer, Conrad embarks on a secret expedition to turn the tides of battle—before another island falls at the jaws of the gigataun. It’s a journey fraught with peril: Deadly monstrosities. Sabotage. Stowaways. And with friendships pushed to the brink and gentle romance stirring, Conrad will have to muster more than courage to weather the raging storms ahead.

Order your copy of Book Two of the Above the Black trilogy and continue the adventure! Marc J Gregson expands his fast-paced fantasy universe with shocking twists, treacherous battles, and a memorable cast of characters. Fans of Frank Herbert and Jules Verne will appreciate touches of classic science fiction, including speculative frontiers and turbulent political intrigue. 


Among Serpents is available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook.

Links

SKy's End Reading Group GuideBook Club Discussion QuestionsSchool Library Activity from Teen Librarian ToolboxPersonality Quiz: Which Hunter Skyship Position Are You Best Suited For?

Foreign Editions

French Edition (France)

The French version of SKY'S END is  available now!


Learn more here:

 Lumen éditions (@lumeneditions) • Instagram photos and videos 

Portuguese Edition (Brazil)

The Brazilian Portuguese version of SKY'S END is now available!


Order and learn more here:

 O Limite do Céu | nVersos Editora 


Spanish Edition (Spain)

The Spanish version of SKY'S END is available now! 


Order and learn more here:

www.editorialhidra.com



Turkish Edition (Turkey)

SKY'S END is coming to Turkey from publisher Ithaki.


Learn more about Ithaki here:

 İthaki Yayınları (ithakiyayingrubu.com) 


Ukrainian Edition (Ukraine)

Ukrainian Edition (Ukraine)

SKY'S END is coming to Ukraine in 2025!


Visit BookChef to order your copy!

www.bookchef.ua

Sky's End Fan Art

Sky's End Content Warnings

Sky's End is marketed as 14 and up. I'm keeping the content warnings more general to avoid spoilers.

It has:

  • PG-13 level swearing and language (no f-bombs, but plenty of colorful language)
  • Bloody creature violence 
  • Bloody person v. person violence
  • Instances of mass destruction and mayhem 
  • Some suggestive and crude language
  • A couple characters who drink (usually to humorous effect)
  • Death
  • Abuse
  • Bullying
  • Manipulation
  • Lying

I'm not a filmmaker, but if this were made into a film, I'm assuming it'd end up PG-13. 


Check out Sky's End's page on Common Sense Media for more details. Link

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