The Hunted (The Enemy Book 6)

In this chilling installment, Ella faces isolation and danger while Ed fights to rescue her from a world turned deadly in The Hunted.

In The Hunted, the sixth installment of Charlie Higson's gripping The Enemy series, a devastating sickness has transformed the world. This illness affects everyone over the age of fourteen, warping their minds and decimating their bodies. Those who were once ordinary people now roam the streets, driven by madness and insatiable hunger. The promise of safety in the countryside proves to be a cruel deception, leaving Ella isolated and vulnerable in a terrifying new reality. Her only companion is Scarface, a mysterious figure whose true identity remains uncertain, adding to the tension of her plight.

As Ella navigates this treacherous landscape, Ed, a determined survivor back in London, is on a mission to rescue her. However, the journey out of the city is fraught with danger, as every SICKO in the country seems to be converging on the capital. With the stakes higher than ever, Ed must contend with the relentless threat posed by the infected, who are drawn toward the heart of the chaos. The narrative intertwines the fates of various characters, leading to chilling encounters and unexpected alliances.

The Hunted masterfully escalates the tension and suspense as the protagonists face their worst fears in a world where survival is anything but guaranteed. The penultimate book in this thrilling series promises to deliver harrowing twists and a gripping exploration of human resilience amidst despair.