Haymitch Abernathy’s time in the Hunger Games is at the center of Suzanne Collins ’ newest prequel book, Sunrise on the Reaping. Set 24 years before the events of the first novel featuring Katniss Everdeen (played by Jennifer Lawrence in the film franchise) and Peeta Mellark ( Josh Hutcherson ),

With a movie on the way, recently released novel The Hunger Games: Sunrise of the Reaping has already greatly surpassed Mockingjay in sales.

Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson addresses a potential Peeta return in the franchise in light of Sunrise of the Reaping's book release.