Outwalkers

The border is closed, England is under authoritarian regime, and chips are implanted in citizens' skin, so Jake breaks out of the Academy dorm to join the Outwalkers to escape and reach Scotland.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 426 pages
Publication date: 07 February 2019
Publisher: David Fickling Books

The once-open borders of Scotland have now been tightly sealed, much like the impenetrable Channel that separates England from the rest of the world. Under the authoritarian rule of a totalitarian regime, every citizen in England is implanted with chips that allow for their constant tracking and surveillance, wherever they may go. However, there exists a small group of defiant individuals known as the Outwalkers, who have chosen to reject the government's oppressive grip. These independent spirits have banded together in their quest to escape the prying eyes of the government and find refuge in Scotland.

For Jake, a young man who has grown weary of the Academy dorm he has been confined to, the decision to escape becomes an urgent necessity. He longs to break free from the government's control and to join the Outwalkers, who offer him the chance to reach Scotland and safety.

The Outwalkers are a secretive group, operating in the shadows and using their knowledge of the terrain and the people to evade detection. They have a network of safehouses and hidden routes that they have carefully cultivated over years, and they are willing to share their secrets with those who are willing to join their cause.

Jake's journey to join the Outwalkers is fraught with danger and uncertainty. He must navigate through a landscape that is constantly monitored by the government's security forces, and he must also confront the challenges of his own past and the doubts of those who believe in him. But Jake is determined to succeed, and he is willing to risk everything to achieve his goal.

As he travels through the rugged terrain of Scotland, Jake meets other Outwalkers who have been on the run for years. They share their stories and their experiences, and Jake begins to understand the true cost of resistance against the government. He learns about the sacrifices that have been made and the risks that continue to be taken by those who are willing to stand up against the regime.

Despite the dangers, Jake is drawn to the Outwalkers and their cause. He believes that they are fighting for a just and righteous cause, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to join them. He knows that it will not be an easy journey, but he is prepared to face any challenge that comes his way way.

In the end, Jake's journey to join the Outwalkers is a testament to the power of resistance and the importance of standing up for what is right. He proves that even in the face of overwhelming odds, there is always hope for a better future, and that it is the courage of those who are willing to risk everything that can bring about change.

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788450010