Hostile Territory — Paul Greci

In Paul Greci's Hostile Territory, a catastrophic earthquake strands four teens in the Alaskan wilderness -- and leaves them without a civilization to return to.

Josh and three other campers at Simon Lake are high up on a mountain when an earthquake hits. The rest of the camp is wiped out in a moment -- leaving Josh, Derrick, Brooke, and Shannon alone, hundreds of miles from the nearest town, with meager supplies, surrounded by dangerous Alaskan wildlife.

After a few days, it's clear no rescue is coming, and distant military activity in the skies suggests this natural disaster has triggered a political one.

Josh and his fellow campers face a struggle for survival in their hike back home -- to an America they might not recognize.

An Imprint Book

“In Greci's intense survival tale with a thriller component, four teens endure a harrowing trek across the Alaskan wilderness . . . It's clear that Greci (The Wild Lands) knows his landscape -- Alaska's beauty and natural hazards become their own vivid character in his handling.” -- Publishers Weekly

“Readers will feel like they are in Alaska alongside the characters... Recommended for teenagers who like postapocalyptic adventure or are fans of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet.” -- School Library Journal