Titles in This Set. Scythe. Thunderhead. The Toll. Gleanings. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9789124374723. Publisher: Walker Books. Age Range: 12+. Overview. Enter a chillingly plausible future where death itself has been conquered in this complete four-book paperback collection of Neal Shusterman's New York Times bestselling, Printz Honor-winning Arc of a Scythe series. Following teenagers Citra and Rowan as they're forced to apprentice as professional "scythes," this gripping dystopian saga blends razor-sharp world-building with urgent questions about power, morality and mortality. A must-own set for teen and adult readers of ambitious speculative fiction alike, and an ideal gift for fans of Divergent, The Hunger Games, or Red Rising.. About the Books. In Scythe, humanity has eliminated disease, war and even death — the only way to die is to be randomly "gleaned" by professional scythes. Citra and Rowan are two teenagers unwillingly chosen as scythe apprentices, and must learn the terrible art of killing while uncovering the corruption festering within the Scythedom.. Thunderhead raises the stakes a year later. Rowan has gone rogue, hunted as a vigilante who metes out justice on corrupt scythes, while Citra forges her own path as the compassionate Scythe Anastasia. Meanwhile the all-seeing AI known as the Thunderhead watches everything — except the one system it was designed never to touch.. Three years on, The Toll brings the trilogy to its explosive conclusion. Scythe Goddard now rules the Scythedom, the Thunderhead has gone silent to all but one lost soul, and old allies must resurface to fight for the future of humanity.. Finally, Gleanings gathers additional tales from across the timeline of the Scythedom, expanding the world with new characters, hidden histories and fresh perspectives on a society where death is a chosen profession. Written with contributing collaborators, it rounds out the saga with rich detail for devoted fans wanting more from this immersive world.. Key Benefits. Complete four-book paperback collection — no need to hunt down individual titles. Follows the full New York Times bestselling, Printz Honor-winning trilogy plus companion stories. Perfect gift for teen and YA dystopian fiction fans. Thought-provoking themes of mortality, power and ethics wrapped in fast-paced storytelling. Brand new condition, ideal for personal collections, gifting or school reading lists. About the Author. Neal Shusterman is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels for young adults, including Unwind, Everlost and Downsiders, and the National Book Award-winning Challenger Deep. Scythe, the first book in the Arc of a Scythe series, was a Michael L. Printz Honor Book. He also writes screenplays for film and television. Neal is the father of four and lives in southern California.. Why You'll Love This Series. Dark, witty and endlessly inventive, the Arc of a Scythe series delivers unforgettable characters and moral dilemmas that linger long after the final page — a genuine must-read for dystopian fiction fans.. Please Note: Books are dispatched exactly as shown, per the UK ISBN and edition cover pictured.