The Darkness Outside Us

In this gripping sci-fi mystery by two-time National Book Award finalist Eliot Schrefer, two boys find themselves aboard the spaceship Coordinated Endeavor, thrust into a high-stakes rescue mission. Ambrose, waking up with no memories, must confront odd occurrences aboard the ship, including a seemingly sentient operating system and a mysterious, reclusive shipmate. As they unravel the ship’s secrets, Ambrose and Kodiak must forge an alliance and learn to trust one another to survive—ultimately discovering that love might be their greatest weapon. This compelling tale combines tension and emotion in a thought-provoking journey through space.