Dread Chaser

“A thrilling pursuit across a broken world.” – Kirkus Reviews
Thoman deftly creates an immersive, post-cataclysm world. ­Recommended for readers who enjoy the thrill of the chase, atmospheric worldbuilding, and gritty action fights – School Library Journal
“A wild ride through twisting storms. Dread Chaser reads like cinema. I sprinted through the pages to find out what happened next.” * John Scalzi, New York Times bestselling author *
“When the hunter becomes the hunted in this novel, the biggest bounty is the truth. Each page turn felt like unlocking a new secret in this post apocalyptic masterpiece!” * Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Chaotic Orbits and Star Wars: Rebel Rising *
“A post-apocalyptic page-turner with heart—Thoman’s YA debut had me reading all night, then begging for the rest of Diesel’s story. Perfect for fans of Neil Shusterman and Suzanne Collins.” * Erica Ivy Rodgers, author of Lady of Steel and Straw *
“High action, a dangerous world, and a race to find a mark before the competition gets there first: Dread Chaser is an intense and exciting read, perfect for experienced readers and reluctant readers alike. There’s also a Very Good Dog.” * Jodi Meadows, New York Times bestselling coauthor of My Lady Jane *
“Thoman cleverly delivers an adrenaline rush of a story set in a world as fascinating as it is terrifying. I did not want it to end. Sequel now, please!” * Jessica Khoury, author of Monster and Apprentice *
“The story of a boy, his dog, and the end of the world, Lauren Thoman’s first foray into young adult sci-fi is a propulsive adventure through a world transformed by cataclysmic storms that’s equal parts Mad Max and The Mandalorian. Diesel’s world is at once recognizable and alien, altered by catastrophic climate change yet prone to the same foibles of tribalism and suspicion that plague our own society. Yet equally familiar is Diesel’s driving desire to find a place for himself in a hostile world, and to make a home with the family of his choice. It’s a hard world out there, Dread Chaser tells us–but one we don’t have to face alone.” * Marshall J. Moore, author of The Henchperson’s Guide to Unionizing *

Lauren Thoman writes speculative fiction for teens and adults, including You Shouldn’t Be Here and I’ll Stop the World. The latter was selected for publication in 2023 by six-time Emmy nominee Mindy Kaling through her imprint, Mindy’s Book Studio.

Lauren’s pop culture writing has appeared in numerous online outlets, including Parade and Vulture. She lives outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and two children in a house full of dogs and fish. When she’s not writing, she’s likely on the hunt for tacos or coffee, poking around her flowerbeds, or buried underneath a pile of dogs.

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