Description: "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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