A Darkling Plain

Mortal Engines, Book 4

By: Philip Reeve

Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards

Mortal Engines is now a major motion picture produced by Peter Jackson!

London is a radioactive ruin.

Tom and Wren discover that the old predator city hides an awesome secret that could bring an end to the war. But as they risk their lives in its dark underbelly, time is running out. Alone and far away, Hester faces a fanatical enemy who possesses the weapons and the will to destroy the entire human race.

The final book in the Mortal Engines series, Philip Reeve's A Darkling Plain is the winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.

Mortal Engines is now a major motion picture produced by Peter Jackson!

©2006 Philip Reeve (P)2018 Scholastic Inc.

Critic reviews

A breathtaking work of imagination, Hester Shaw is a heroine for the ages. The moment we finished reading [Mortal Engines] we knew we wanted to make it into a movie." -- Producer Peter Jackson

Best ending ever.

By the time you’ve gotten to this fourth book you are already committed to the story so I will spare everyone commentary there. What I will say is that it is exceedingly rare for Sci-fi/fantasy stories to tie up all loose ends and craft such a neat and clean “full circle” which brings the reader back to the beginning and with such a sense of satisfaction.

amazing series

i cannot possibly describe in words the profound effect of this wonderful series. Sure to become a true classic, the most interesting new world full of fun, yearning, adventure and despair. characters one falls instantly in love with. Finishing the prequel series of 3 books just as wonderous in the same post apocalyptic world. The names, oh so funny and perfect. My favorite was Peaches Zanzibar.

Sorry the series wasn’t longer

Wonderful concept and characters. I wish there were more of these characters. I’ll miss them now that I’ve finished the series.

Incredible series.

What can I say except that this was a fantastic series. The characters are wonderful and complex, the world building is supreme and the story excellent. I will definitely have to read this one again sometime.

Loved it

Loved this entire series. Philip Reece is a great Author. Can’t wait to read more series from him