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OverviewThe first book in the heart-stopping The Darkest Minds trilogy, also now a major movie, from the bestselling author of Lore. Ruby is sixteen. She is dangerous. And she is alive. For now. A mysterious disease has killed most of America's children. Ruby might have survived, but she and the others have emerged with something far worse than a virus: frightening abilities they cannot control. Pressured by the government, Ruby's parents sent her to Thurmond, a brutal state 'rehabilitation camp', where she has learned to fear and suppress her new power. But what if mastering it is a whole generation's only chance for survival? 'A riveting emotional read that kept me on the edge.' - Melissa Marr, author of Wicked Lovely Alexandra Bracken is the New York Times bestselling author of Passenger, Wayfarer and The Darkest Minds series. Visit her online at www.alexandrabracken.com and on Twitter @alexbracken. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alexandra BrackenPublisher: Hachette Children's Group Imprint: Quercus Children's Books Volume: 1 Dimensions: Width: 13.20cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 19.60cm Weight: 0.365kg ISBN: 9781786540249ISBN 10: 178654024 Pages: 528 Publication Date: 17 November 2016 Recommended Age: From 12 to 15 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsA riveting emotional read that kept me on the edge. -- Melissa Marr, author of Wicked Lovely Haunting ... Bracken creates a gripping and terrifying dystopian world. Kirkus Reviews A new twist on dystopia, this is one not to miss. Romantic Times The story's quick-paced action leads to a heartbreaking cliffhanger that will have readers eager for the next book ... Publishers Weekly The story's quick-paced action leads to a heartbreaking cliffhanger that will have readers eager for the next book ... * Publishers Weekly * A new twist on dystopia, this is one not to miss. * Romantic Times * Haunting ... Bracken creates a gripping and terrifying dystopian world. * Kirkus Reviews * A riveting emotional read that kept me on the edge. -- Melissa Marr, author of Wicked Lovely Author InformationAlexandra Bracken is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Lore, Silver in the Bone, Passenger, Wayfarer, The Darkest Minds series and the Prosper Redding series. After selling her debut novel in college, Alex worked in children's publishing for several years before leaving to write full time. She now lives in Arizona, where she was born and raised. Visit her online at www.alexandrabracken.com and on Twitter and Instagram @alexbracken Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |