FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE David Baldacci is back with a hurricane of action and adrenaline in the sequel to his #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy novel Praise for The Finisher by David Baldacci: “Baldacci offers a smart, tough heroine worth rooting for…” Written— Booklistby Philip, starred review Webb “…Wildly fanciful and darkly intriguing…” — Publishers Weekly Master storyteller David Baldacci is back with The Keeper, the follow-up to his #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy debut novel, The Finisher, which has been optioned for film by Sony Pictures. Vega Jane was always told no one could leave the town of Wormwood. She was told there was nothing outside but the Quag, a wilderness filled with danger and death. And she believed it—until the night she stumbled across a secret that proved that everything she knew was a lie. Now just one thing stands between Vega Jane and freedom—the Quag. In order to leave Wormwood and discover the truth about her world, Vega and her best friend Delph must find a way to make it across a terrifying land of bloodthirsty creatures and sinister magic. But the Quag is worse than their darkest imagining. It's a living, breathing prison designed to keep enemies out and the villagers of Wormwood in. It will throw everything at Vega Jane. It will try to break and kill her, and survival might come at a price not even Vega Jane is willing to pay. David Baldacci is a global #1 bestselling author. His career started with Absolute Power, which was adapted into a major motion picture starring Clint Eastwood. His books are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries; over 110 million copies are in print. His works have been adapted for both feature film and television. He is also the co-founder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, which supports literacy efforts across America. David and his family live in Virginia. To learn more about the Vega Jane series, visit www.scholastic.com/thefinisher. The Keeper The Finisher By David Baldacci By David Baldacci Scholastic Press Scholastic Press Publication Date: Sept. 8, 2015 Publication Date: March 4, 2014 ISBN: 978-0-545-83194-9 ISBN: 978-0-545-65220-9 (HC) $17.99 • Ages 10 and up $17.99 • Ages 10 and up Also available as an ebook Also available as an ebook Contact: Charisse Meloto | (212) 389-3785 | [email protected] .