The Boy on the Bridge

Synopsis of The Boy on the Bridge

«The Boy on the Bridge» is the science fiction novel by M. R. Carey, published by Hachette in paperback (480 pages, in English).

In a land ravaged by terror, a highly intelligent child is sent beyond the gates of his community to the place where the monsters live; they trust that his mind can save his own. The novel is a standalone story within the same world as The Girl With All the Gifts and blends science fiction, horror and dystopia.

Second installment of the The Girl With All the Gifts series, though the plot is standalone. It was nominated for the British Fantasy Award for Best Horror Novel in 2018.

For those who enjoyed The Girl With All the Gifts and want another standalone story in the same universe.