The Switch

By Roland Smith

In a powerless world, a boy searches for his missing father amidst chaos and danger.

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295 pages· 67,240 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

On his thirteenth birthday, Henry faces a world without power, where chaos reigns and his father is missing. Protected within their compound, Henry's family survives, but he ventures into the lawless world to find his dad. Alone after a hijacking, Henry must navigate the dangers of the Switch, confronting those who threaten his family's land. Will he uncover the truth and reunite with his father, or fall victim to the anarchy outside?

From the publisher

A thrilling dystopic story from Roland Smith about how far people will go to survive – perfect for fans ofDry and Distress Signal.On the morning of Henry Ludd’s thirteenth birthday, the power goes out. No phones, no news, and planes are literally falling out of the sky. Henry’s father was away from the family farm and he has not returned. It’s worrisome as people descend into lawlessness.Four months later, the electricity still hasn’t come back. While Henry’s family is protected in their walled compound with wind turbines fueling their electricity, the rest of their area has suffered. Henry’s father still hasn’t been found. Determined to find him, Henry ventures out with a trading crew to the zoo where his dad was last seen. After the truck is hijacked and Henry is left behind, he’s forced to travel alone through the unruly world of the Switch. But his journey home will lead him to cross paths with the people who took his dad and have been trying to take over his family’s land and resources ever since.

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