From renowned fantasy author of the Old Kingdom series, Garth Nix, comes a dystopian fantasy perfect for fans of Hunger Games and Divergent.Imagine a world where your fourteenth birthday is your last and where even your protector may not be trusted...In a futuristic urban wasteland, evil Overlords have decreed that no human shall live a day past their fourteenth birthday.
368 Pages
Young Adult Fiction, Science Fiction
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About the Book
This compelling tale of danger and survival follows four teens in a postapocalyptic world as they attempt to stop evil Overlords and their minions--before they themselves are destroyed.
Book Synopsis
From renowned fantasy author of the Old Kingdom series, Garth Nix, comes a dystopian fantasy perfect for fans of Hunger Games and Divergent.
Imagine a world where your fourteenth birthday is your last and where even your protector may not be trusted...
In a futuristic urban wasteland, evil Overlords have decreed that no human shall live a day past their fourteenth birthday. On that Sad Birthday, the children of the Dorms are taken to the Meat Factory, where they will be made into creatures whose sole purpose is to kill.
The mysterious Shade--once a man, but now more like the machines he fights--recruits the few teenagers who escape into a secret resistance force. With luck, cunning, and skill, four of Shade's children come closer than any to discovering the source of the Overlords' power--and the key to their downfall. But the closer they get, the more ruthless Shade seems to become.
Found Family: Four young escapees--a telepath, a precog, a powerhouse, and a conjurer--must learn to trust each other when even their enigmatic leader, Shade, might be their greatest threat.
Cyberpunk Elements: Led by a man who is no longer human, these teens fight back against a technologically superior enemy with scavenged tech, raw courage, and their own emerging abilities.
High-Stakes Survival: In a world where no one lives past fourteen, every day is a battle. Escape the Dorms, evade the monstrous creatures, and pray you never see the inside of the Meat Factory.
Gritty YA Dystopia: Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner who love dark, action-packed adventures where the heroes are outgunned, on the run, and fighting for the future of humanity.
From the Back Cover
If you're lucky, you live to fight another day.
In a futuristic urban wasteland, evil Overlords have decreed that no human shall live a day past their fourteenth birthday. On that Sad Birthday, the children of the Dorms are taken to the Meat Factory, where they will be made into creatures whose sole purpose is to kill.
The mysterious Shade--once a man, but now more like the machines he fights--recruits the few teenagers who escape into a secret resistance force. With luck, cunning, and skill, four of Shade's children come closer than any to discovering the source of the Overlords' power--and the key to their downfall. But the closer they get, the more ruthless Shade seems to become. . . .
Review Quotes
"A dynamic page-turner. Fast-paced action and the intensity of the entire situation make for exciting reading." - ALA Booklist
"A slick, dark, engrossing novel. Grim, unusual, and fascinating." - Horn Book Magazine
"An exciting read." - Kirkus Reviews
"Fast-paced, exciting, well-written, and engaging." - School Library Journal
"The alternate world he [Nix] creates is amply imagined and the twists and turns of the action-filled plot compelling." - Publishers Weekly
"This pitch-dark, post-apocalyptic thriller will keep you reading and wild-eyed. Fast, brutal and brilliant." - Scott Westerfeld, author of Uglies
Dimensions (Overall): 8.01 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .59 Pounds
Suggested Age: 13 Years
Sub-Genre: Science Fiction
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Number of Pages: 368
Publisher: HarperCollins
Theme: Romance
Format: Paperback
Author: Garth Nix
Language: English
Street Date: May 15, 2012
TCIN: 85685398
UPC: 9780062075987
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-7833
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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