"With charismatic protagonists, sharply self-aware dialogue, and gut-wrenching detail--particularly in the visceral portrayal of X-Core's adverse effects and Ani's haunting recollections of her mother--this tale of ingenuity in the face of insatiable evil is a deeply infectious one." --Booklist "Combining a love of science fiction with modern technology and some very original thinking, this novel takes a look at some of society's preconceived notions from a slightly off-kilter view. . . . Though it takes its time, it never drags, parceling out plot details and worldbuilding in classic thriller fashion. This one's a page-turner." --Kirkus Reviews "Believably written characters and a quick-moving plot distinguish this compelling thriller with an SF twist." --Publishers Weekly "A fast-paced sci-fi thriller for the geek set." --School Library Journal Praise for Mike A. Lancaster's previous work: A Booklist Top 10 YA SciFi/Fantasy 2013 Pick, The Future We Left Behind A Booklist Top 10 YA SciFi/Fantasy 2012 Pick, Human.4 A YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, Human.4 * "Wringing his Stephen King-like premise for all it is worth . . . few plots race along with this kind of speed and purpose." --Booklist, starred review of Human.4 * "Lancaster effortlessly incorporates into his whiz-bang plot big ideas . . . along the way borrowing from the sf masters." --Booklist, starred review of The Future We Left Behind
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