Elusion - by Claudia Gabel & Cheryl Klam (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The mind-blowing beginning of a futuristic series about the seductive nature of a perfect virtual world and how far one girl will go to uncover the truth behind the illusions.

A new technology is sweeping the country. To enter Elusion(R), you need an app, a visor, and a wristband, and you'll be virtually transported to an exotic destination where adventure comes without the complications or consequences of real life. When there are accusations that Elusion is addictive and dangerous, Regan is determined to defend it and is pulled into incredible new worlds to discover deeply buried truths--and to make the ultimate choice between love and loyalty. . . .

Full of thrilling mystery, romance, and intriguing technology, this Inception-inspired thriller is perfect for fans of dystopian and sci-fi novels such as Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, Matched by Ally Condie, and Partials by Dan Wells, and is continued in the sequel, Etherworld.

From the Back Cover

A new technology called Elusion is sweeping the country. An app, visor, and wristband will virtually transport you to an exotic destination where adventure can be pursued without the complications--or consequences--of real life.

Regan is an Elusion insider. Or at least she used to be. Her father invented the program, and her best friend, Patrick, heir to the tech giant Orexis, is about to release it nationwide. But ever since her father's unexpected death, Regan can't bear to Escape, especially since waking up from the dream means crashing back to her grim reality.

Still, when there are rumors of trouble in Elusion--accusations that it's addictive and dangerous--Regan is determined to defend it. But the critics of Elusion come from surprising sources, including Josh, the handsome skeptic with his own personal stakes. As Regan investigates the claims, she discovers a disturbing web of secrets. She will soon have to choose between love and loyalty . . . a decision that will affect the lives of millions.

Review Quotes

This series debut features a smart, surprising teaser of a plot that keeps readers off balance--in a good way--to the last page. An ingenious, compulsively readable cure for the blahs. - Kirkus Reviews
Alluring, tense and mysterious, ELUSION will pull you into its reality and you won't want it to let go. With plot twists you'll never see coming, you won't be able to turn the pages fast enough. - Elizabeth Norris, author of UNRAVELING and UNBREAKABLE
A tense read full of twists, mystery and romance. Be ready for a mind-trip! ELUSION will leave you breathless! - Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of the Firelight series and Uninvited
Fans of near-future distopian stories are going to eat this up. - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
Corporate intrigue and a dangerous venture into the virtual realm enliven the cliffhanger ending. - Publishers Weekly
This page-turner of a novel combines elements of dystopia, science fiction, adventure, and romance as well as mystery. Answers are revealed at the conclusion, but the story isn't over, leaving the door open for sequels. The cover will draw readers, and many will stay for the fast-paced narrative. - Booklist