The Vagabond Codes

Book excerpt: The Vagabond Codes is J.D. Stone's first novel in the epic young adult series Knight of the Apocalypse, a modern, hyper-realistic adventure where artificially intelligent machines have driven humanity to the verge of extinction. A year after the catastrophic Surge, fourteen-year-old Benedict Knight fights to protect his orphaned friends at his family's hidden retreat. When Ben unexpectedly meets the mysterious Stranger, what he discovers could change the course of human history. But Ben soon learns that only he has the power to do it. Torn between protecting his friends and fulfilling his father's dying wish, Ben sets out on an epic journey in search of the final link to the Vagabond Codes. The Vagabond Codes is the breakneck science fiction adventure that launched the epic Knight of the Apocalypse series, which captivates both young adult and adult readers alike.