The Klaatu Terminus

The Klaatu Terminus is the thrilling conclusion to a science fiction series for young adults, ages 12-18. It masterfully intertwines three distinct timelines, following Tucker and Lia in a crumbling future, Kosh in present-day Hopewell as he aids a terrorized woman, and a younger Kosh receiving a life-altering instruction in 1997. The narrative is packed with suspense, adventure, and mystery as the characters face relentless pursuit, battle a dangerous cult, and work to decipher the secrets of ancient artifacts called diskos. Parents should be aware of themes of peril, implied violence, and a character experiencing terror, which are handled within the context of a high-stakes adventure. This book is ideal for readers who enjoy complex plots, time travel, and dystopian elements, offering a satisfying resolution to a compelling saga.

National Book Award winner Pete Hautman weaves several diverging time streams into one satisfying masterwork in this stunning and revelatory series finale. In a far distant future, Tucker Feye and the inscrutable Lia find themselves atop a crumbling pyramid in an abandoned city. In present-day Hopewell, Tucker’s uncle Kosh faces armed resistance and painful memories as he attempts to help a terrorized woman named Emma, who is being held captive by a violent man. And on a train platform in 1997, a seventeen-year-old Kosh is given an instruction that will change his life, and the lives of others, forever. Tucker, Lia, and Kosh must evade the pursuit of maggot-like Timesweeps, battle Master Gheen’s cult of Lambs, all while they puzzle out the enigmatic Boggsians as they search for one another and the secrets of the diskos. Who built them? Who is destroying them? Where — and when — will it all end?