In "Shattered Sky" by Joe Hempel, the story unfolds in a post-apocalyptic world where civilization has crumbled. A small group of survivors struggles to navigate the harsh reality of their new existence, grappling with lost loved ones and the remnants of society. As they traverse a desolate landscape filled with danger and uncertainty, they must confront both external threats and their inner demons. With trust and loyalty tested to the limits, they embark on a journey of survival, resilience, and the search for hope amidst the ruins of their world, discovering what it truly means to be human in desperate times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2020 by Tantor Audio .

Neal Shusterman is an award-winning author and screenwriter. He lives in Southern California with his four children.