THE RULE OF THREE by Eric Walters

Dear Friends,

Ready for more survival tips? We are thrilled to share the next book in The Rule of Three trilogy! THE RULE OF THREE: FIGHT FOR POWER picks up right where book 1 left off. In a world gone dark, life goes on for Adam and his fortified neighborhood—but the trade-offs made for safety and security are increasingly wrenching and questionable. The first pass PDF is attached and below is a trilogy update.

Publication schedule:

1: THE RULE OF THREE – January 2014

2: THE RULE OF THREE: FIGHT FOR POWER – January 2015

3: THE RULE OF THREE: WILL TO SURVIVE– January 2016

THE RULE OF THREE: FIGHT FOR POWER by Eric Walters

Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books for Young Readers

January 2015; 978-0-374-30179-8; $17.99/NCR; 5 ½ x 8 ¼; 352 pp.; Ages 12 & Up

After sixty-six days of a catastrophic global blackout, life in the suburbs is not what it used to be for Adam and his fortified neighborhood of Eden Mills. Although an explosive clash has minimized one threat from outside the walls, Adam’s battle-hardened mentor, Herb, continues to make decisions in the name of security that are increasingly wrenching and questionable. Like his police chief mom and others, Adam will follow Herb’s lead. But when the next threat comes from an unexpected direction, nobody is ready for it. And someone is going to pay the price—because of Adam’s mistakes and mistaken trust.

Praise for THE RULE OF THREE:

·                     2015 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers List - nomination
“Adam’s ethical qualms about the ruthless decisions that Herb insists they must make—turning people away from their sanctuary, treating unknown people as threats—make for nuanced reading.”— Booklist, January 1, 2014 issue

“A realistic and frightening look at what happens when technology is lost and modern society begins to fall apart.”— SLJ, January 2014 issue

 “Perfect for aspiring doomsday preppers and survivalists.”— Kirkus, December 15, 2013 issue

Watch THE RULE OF THREE book trailer here!

             Macmillan Children’s website for book 1: http://us.macmillan.com/theruleofthree/EricWalters