First in the knock-out trilogy that set the world on fire. A dystopian world. A lethal battle. A heroine who won’t quit…. Welcome to Panem: a harsh & brutal world ruled from afar by the ruthless Capitol. A world divided into twelve Districts, where the climax of each year is the savage Hunger Games – a bloody fight to the death on live TV. There are 24 young contestants. But only one victor. It’s kill or be killed. But now a symbol of hope has arisen. Who is Katniss Everdeen – the name on everyone’s lips? She’ll win your heart. She’ll break all the rules. & she might just tear the unjust Capitol down… THE standout dystopian blockbuster of the past decade 1 New York Times bestseller & Red House Award winner A shocking, no-holds-barred tale of tyranny, courage & rebellion Adapted into a major film series starring Jennifer Lawrence“I couldn’t stop reading.” Stephen King “ The Hunger Games is amazing.” Stephenie Meyer “ Bare-knuckle adventure of the best kind.” The Times