Recommendations based on DMZ, Vol. 1: On the Groundby Brian Wood

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  1. Crazy House

    by James Patterson
    In a dystopian society, twins Becca and Cassie are torn apart and sent to separate prisons for their nonconformity. Becca must fight to save her sister.

    NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER, A B&N'S BEST BOOK OF 2017,There were no charges. There was no trial. There will be no escape. Becca Greenfield was snatched from her small hometown. She was thrown into a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Claymore, Vol. 1: Silver-eyed Slayer

    by Norihiro Yagi
    In a world where humans are terrorized by shape-shifting monsters, a young woman becomes a half-human, half-monster warrior known as a Claymore.

    A Claymore - a female warrior named for the sword she carries - travels from medieval village to village to destroy Yoma, monsters who disguise themselves as humans and who are almost impossible to ... (Goodreads)

  3. Darken the Stars

    by Amy A. Bartol
    The final book in the Kricket series, Kricket must fight to save her world and the people she loves from destruction.

    Kyon Ensin finally has what he’s always wanted: possession of Kricket Hollowell, the priestess who foresees the future. Together, their combined power will be unrivaled. Kricket, however, doesn’t ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Warehouse

    by Rob Hart
    A dystopian future where a powerful corporation controls everything, including its employees' lives. Two workers uncover the company's dark secrets.

    Cloud isn’t just a place to work. It’s a place to live. And when you’re here, you’ll never want to leave.Paxton never thought he’d be working for Cloud, the giant tech company that’s eaten much of ... (Goodreads)

  5. Firelight

    by Kazu Kibuishi
    A young girl discovers a mysterious key that unlocks a world of magic and danger. She must navigate this new world to save her family.

    Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can access and enter lost memories. They're hoping to uncover the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood – knowledge they can use against the ... (Goodreads)

  6. Superman: Earth One, Volume 1

    by J. Michael Straczynski
    A modern retelling of Superman's origin story, exploring his struggles with identity and purpose as he learns to use his powers for good.

    Clark Kent arrives on a train in Metropolis , and rents a room at a hotel. The next morning he tries out several jobs: pro footballer, Major League baseball player, and positions in a scientific ... (Wikipedia)

  7. Champions of the Force

    by Kevin J. Anderson
    The final book in the Jedi Academy trilogy, where Luke Skywalker and his students face off against the evil spirit of Exar Kun.

    Suspended helplessly between life and death, Luke Skywalker lies in state at the Jedi academy. But on the spirit plane, Luke fights desperately for survival, reaching out physically to the Jedi ... (Goodreads)

  8. Fables, Vol. 11: War and Pieces

    by Bill Willingham
    A collection of fairy tales set in modern times, as animals join forces to battle a powerful tyrant.

    The final battle between the free Fables of the mundane world and the Empire occupying their former Homelands is about to begin, and the scrappy storybook heroes have already managed to even the odds ... (Goodreads)

  9. Shadows of the Empire

    by Steve Perry
    An intergalactic struggle between the forces of evil and good, as a rogue smuggler attempts to save the galaxy.

    Here is the untold story of the events that took place between the movies The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi : a novel in which Darth Vader still lives–and battles a villain as powerful ... (Goodreads)

  10. Sweet Tooth, Volume 1: Out of the Deep Woods

    by Jeff Lemire
    A supernatural drama about a young girl who can control plants and her mysterious allies.

    Gus, a young boy with deer features, lives a quiet life deep in the woods with his father. He learns many things, from medical care to religious prophecy. Though he loves his religious father, he ... (Wikipedia)

  11. In Enemy Hands

    by David Weber
    Captain Honor Harrington is captured by the enemy and must use her wits to survive.

    Honor Harrington's career has its ups and its downs. She's survived ship-to-ship battles, assassins, political vendettas, and duels. She's been shot at, shot down, and just plain shot, had starships ... (Goodreads)

  12. Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too

    by Jomny Sun
    An alien visits Earth and learns about humanity, love, and friendship. A heartwarming graphic novel about finding your place in the world.

    Everyone’s a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too is the illustrated story of a lonely alien sent to observe Earth, only to meet all sorts of creatures with all sorts of perspectives on life, love, and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. A Killing Frost

    by John Marsden
    The seventh book in the Tomorrow series, where Ellie and her friends fight to survive in a war-torn Australia.

    It's nearly six months since our country was invaded. We've lived in a war zone since January, and now it's July. So short a time, so long a time . . . I'm an expert on fear now. I think I've felt ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Strange Planet

    by Nathan W. Pyle
    Aliens explore and make sense of human behavior and customs in a humorous and relatable way.

    I feel more attractive.,Honestly, you are.,It’s the star damage.,I CRAVE STAR DAMAGE., Straight from the mind of New York Times bestselling author Nathan W. Pyle comes an adorable and profound ... (Goodreads)

  15. Lines of Departure

    by Marko Kloos
    A space-age military tale of a soldier fighting for survival and honor.

    Vicious interstellar conflict with an indestructible alien species. Bloody civil war over the last habitable zones of the cosmos. Political unrest, militaristic police forces, dire threats to the ... (Goodreads)

  16. Man from Mundania

    by Piers Anthony
    A man from a magical land is transported to a mundane world and must navigate its complexities to return home.

    For a bored, young princess of Xanth, there's nothing more exciting than a Quest. Especially when all you do is sit around Castle Roogna. But when Ivy uses the Heaven Cent, it takes her not to the ... (Goodreads)

  17. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two

    by Joseph Bruchac
    The story of Navajo code talkers who used their language to create an unbreakable code during World War II.

    Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their ... (Goodreads)

  18. Paper Girls, Vol. 4

    by Brian K. Vaughan
    Four newspaper delivery girls travel through time to save the world from an alien invasion.

    The mind-bending, time-warping adventure from BRIAN K.,VAUGHAN and CLIFF CHIANG continues, as intrepid newspaper deliverer Tiffany is launched from the prehistoric past into the year 2000! In this ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Ring of Truth

    by Brian K. Vaughan
    A young journalist discovers a mysterious ring that compels her to tell the truth, no matter the consequences.

    On July 17, 2002, all living mammals with a Y chromosome —including embryos and sperm —simultaneously die, with the exception of a young amateur escape artist named Yorick Brown and his Capuchin ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere

    by Mike Carey
    A journey of magical realism through the hidden world of London Below.

    Graphic adaptation of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere collects all nine issues of the Vertigo maxiseries. An ordinary Londoner stops to help an enigmatic girl and joins a battle to save the strange ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Apocalypse Suite

    by Gerard Way
    A dark, mysterious exploration of a post-apocalyptic world, told through comics and music.

    The first issue, "The Day the Eiffel Tower Went Berserk", was released on September 19, 2007. The inside front cover features notes made by Sir Reginald Hargreeves on his seven adopted children, ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Descender, Vol. 1: Tin Stars

    by Jeff Lemire
    A robot boy on the run, searching for his identity in a hostile universe.

    Young Robot boy TIM-21 and his companions struggle to stay alive in a universe where all androids have been outlawed and bounty hunters lurk on every planet. Written by award-winning creator, Jeff ... (Goodreads)

  23. Galaxy in Flames

    by Ben Counter
    The third book in the Horus Heresy series, depicting the betrayal of Warmaster Horus and the beginning of a galaxy-wide civil war.

    Having recovered from his grievous injuries, Warmaster Horus leads the triumphant Imperial forces against the rebel world of Isstvan III. Though the rebels are swiftly crushed, Horus's treachery is ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Love Interest

    by Cale Dietrich
    Two teenage boys, one a spy and the other a rebel, are sent to compete for the affections of a girl, but end up falling for each other instead.

    A thrilling YA debut about teen spies disguised as "love interests"—whoever gets the girl lives; but the one she rejects, dies. There is a secret organization that cultivates teenage spies. The ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. The Kite Runner: Graphic Novel

    by Khaled Hosseini
    A visually stunning adaptation of the bestselling novel, exploring the complexities of friendship, betrayal, and redemption in war-torn Afghanistan.

    Amir, a well-to-do Pashtun boy, and Hassan, a Hazara boy who is the son of Ali, Amir's father's servant, spend their days kite fighting in the hitherto peaceful city of Kabul. Flying kites was a way ... (Wikipedia)

  26. After the End

    by Amy Plum
    A couple fights for their daughter's life in court after she falls ill, leading to a decision that will change their lives forever.

    Michael Grant's Gone series meets M. Night Shyamalan's The Village in this riveting story of one girl's journey to save the very people who have lied to her for her entire life. Amy Plum, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Frankenstein in Baghdad

    by Ahmed Saadawi
    A quest for justice in a war-torn Baghdad, as a supernatural creature stalks the city.

    In the aftermath of the U.S. invasion of Iraq , a junk-dealer named Hadi al-Attag collects the scattered body parts of bomb victims with the intention of giving them a proper burial. Al-Attag first ... (Wikipedia)

  28. Opposite of Always

    by Justin A. Reynolds
    Jack meets Kate and falls in love, but when she dies, he finds himself stuck in a time loop trying to save her.

    “One of the best love stories I’ve ever read.” —Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give “Read this one, reread it, and then hug it to your chest.” —Becky Albertalli, #1, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Gregor the Overlander Box Set

    by Suzanne Collins
    Follow Gregor and his sister as they journey to the Underland, a world beneath New York City, where they encounter giant rats, bats, and cockroaches.

    Gregor the Overlander, Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane, Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods, and Gregor and the Marks of Secret. ... (Goodreads)

  30. Alone

    by Robert J. Crane
    Sienna Nealon is alone, hunted by both the government and a powerful enemy. She must fight to survive and uncover the truth about her past.

    The first pulse-pounding, action-packed novel in the Sienna Nealon series, from million-selling author Robert J. Crane. Sienna Nealon was a 17 year-old girl who had been held prisoner in her own ... (Barnes & Noble)