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Published Aug 2012
336 pages
Genre: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Speculative, Alt. History
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Miranda wakes up alone on a park bench with no memory. In her panic, she releases a mysterious energy that incites pure terror in everyone around her. Except Peter, a boy who isn't at all surprised by Miranda's shocking ability.
Left with no choice but to trust this stranger, Miranda discovers she was trained to be a weapon and is part of an elite force of genetically-altered teens who possess flawless combat skills and powers strong enough to destroy a city. But adjusting to her old life isn't easy - especially with Noah, the boyfriend she can't remember loving.
Then Miranda uncovers a dark truth that sets her team on the run. Suddenly her past doesn't seem to matter... when there may not be a future.
Dan Krokos' debut is a tour-de-force of non-stop action that will leave readers begging for the next book in this bold and powerful new series.
Ages 12+
"Nothing new here, but readers more interested in plot than depth will find it an appealing segue from summer into school. (Ages 10-14)" - Kirkus Reviews
"A whirlwind story with an amazing ending. I wish I could forget about this book... so I could read it all over again for the first time. I'm dying to know what happens next. Hurry up, Dan Krokos!" - Nancy Holder, New York Times best-selling author
"Trust no one. Question everything. And be prepared to read the entire book in one sitting, because there is no stopping in this exciting young adult debut." - Julie Cross, author of Tempest
"Krokos weaves layer upon layer of suspense, tightening the tension like a slipknot until there's nowhere to go but rogue, and nothing to risk but everything." –Sophie Littlefield, nationally best-selling author
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After pumping gas for nine years to put himself through college, Dan Krokos, now twenty-six, dropped out to write full-time. He enjoys watching TV, playing MMORPGs, and drinking coffee. Currently, he's hard at work on the next book in Miranda's journey. Visit him online at www.dankrokos.com.
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