dystopian · desert setting · aircraft junkyard · conner lassiter · risa ward · lev calder · unwinds · young adult · sci-fi · sanctuary
The desert sun beats down on the rusted hulls of forgotten aircraft, masking a profound secret within the scrap. Here, seven hundred Unwinds—youths condemned to be harvested for parts—have carved out a fragile existence. They thrive in the shadows of metal giants, guided by Conner Lassiter, the legendary Akron-AWOL, who watches over their hidden sanctuary.