Loss (Riders of the Apocalypse) [Paperback]

Jackie Morse Kessler (Author)

Book Description

Release date: March 20, 2012 | Series: Riders of the Apocalypse

Fifteen-year-old Billy Ballard is the kid that everyone picks on. But things change
drastically when Death tells Billy he must stand in as Pestilence, the White Rider of
the Apocalypse. Now armed with a Bow that allows him to strike with disease from
a distance, Billy lashes out at his tormentors...and accidentally causes an outbreak of
meningitis. Horrified by his actions, Billy begs Death to take back the Bow. For that to
happen, says Death, Billy must track down the real White Rider, and stop him from
unleashing something awful on humanity—something that could make the Black
Plague look like a summer cold. Does one bullied teenager have the strength to stand
his ground—and the courage to save the world?

Editorial Reviews

Review

PRAISE FOR THE RIDERS OF THE APOCALYPSE SERIES

 

Praise for Hunger:

An ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

* "Realistic and compassionate. . . . the writing is never preachy, and it allows an interesting exploration of both intensely personal food issues and global ones."
—SLJ, starred review

"Jackie Morse Kessler does a fine job of taking a critical issue that has been explored in writing no small number of times, and putting a new and thought provoking spin on it. . . . Sheer genius."
—New York Journal of Books

"Powerful, fast-paced, hilarious, heart-wrenching. . . . This story will grab the reader and never let go."
—Romantic Times Magazine

"Hunger is not just a good book. It is a great book. It is funny and sad, brilliant and tragic, and most of all, it speaks truth. . . . I adore it."
—Rachel Caine, author of The Morganville Vampires

"A fantastic and gripping read that never shies from its difficult subject matter. . . . This book is a knockout."
—A.S. King, author of Everybody See the Ants

 

Praise for Rage:

A Junior Library Guild Selection

An ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

"Rage is raw and real, a truly dark, honest look at self-harm and the teenage psyche. Kessler left me breathless."
—Heather Brewer, author of the New York Times bestselling series, The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod

"The elegant mix of dark humor, brilliantly developed characters, and just enough moral threads to lead readers to make their own conclusions is impressive."
—Bulletin

"Raw, visceral, pulling no punches, this story strikes home like a razor blade. It’s unforgettable, heart wrenching, and enlightening."
—Realms of Fantasy

 

Praise for Loss:

"Kessler blends fantasy, history, humor, and hard reality into a gripping tale."
—SLJ

"Jackie Morse Kessler has a keen eye for capturing the awkward uncertainty of adolescence, which she wraps quite deliciously in a coating of mystery, fright, and suspense. Loss is a treat for readers, a one-of-a-kind, twisty turny carnival ride. . . . I loved this book."
—Andrew Smith, author of The Marbury Lens

"Whip-smart and elegant."
—Saundra Mitchell, author of The Vespertine

"Gritty and raw with powerful truths. An addictive read."
—Sophie Jordan New York Times bestselling author of Firelight

 

Praise for Breath:

A Junior Library Guild Selection 

"A riveting read."
—Kirkus Reviews

"The series is a strong and unique attempt to encourage troubled teens to consider their options and accept the help they need, while exposing all readers to the pain their friends may be experiencing."
—Booklist

About the Author

Jackie Morse Kessler is the author of the the Riders of the Apocalypse quartet for teen readers, along with several paranormal and dark fantasy books for adults. She lives in upstate New York. Visit her at www.jackiemorsekessler.com.

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Product Details

• Age Range: 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Graphia; 1 edition (March 20, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0547712154
• ISBN-13: 978-0547712154
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #393,770 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging series May 10, 2013

By gr8english

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I had not heard of the series, but a student requested one of the books. It got passed around so much, I ordered the rest of them and I can't keep them on the shelf!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended June 21, 2012

By April M. Steenburgh VINE™ VOICE

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Kessler again tackles a rough topic while still delivering a story that will appeal to young/teen readers, as well as adults. While not as strong a book as the initial Horsemen offering, 'Hunger' (which will stick with me until the end of my days), 'Loss' is still a spectacular read. This is a series that needed to be written, and I am happy Kessler is tackling these topics with enough emotion and knowledge to do them justice. Nothing is glossed over, but it is never unnecessarily rough just to spice up the reading. Every bit of prose is there because it should be, because it needs to be. Highly recommended reading.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Got this series for my daughter and she loves it! May 3, 2013

By Kimberli West

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

My daughter is 13 years old and an avid reader. She loves all of the books in the series. She couldn't stop reading any of them, and just finished another book that made reference to the "Riders of the Apocalypse." Not necessarily this book, but the characters in general. She loved that it paralleled.