Monstrous machines rule the Earth but a few humans are fighting for freedom in this repackaged start to a classic alien trilogy ideal for fans of Rick Yanceys The 5th Wave. Will Parker never dreamed he would be the one to rebel against the Tripods. With the approach of his thirteenth birthday he expected to attend his Capping ceremony as planned and to become connected to the Tripodshuge threelegged machinesthat now control all of Earth. But after an encounter with a strange homeless man called Beanpole Will sets out for the White Mountains where people are said to be free from the control of the Tripods. But even with the help of Beanpole and his friends the journey is long and hard. And with the Tripods hunting for anyone who tries to break free Will must reach the White Mountains fast. But the longer hes away from his home the more the Tripods look for him...and no one can hide from the monstrous machines forever. show more