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Atheneum Books for Young Readers, August 2010
Trade Paperback, 368 pages
ISBN-10: 1442416807
ISBN-13: 9781442416802
Grades: 7 and up
Description
The earth’s population has been decimated by disease and natural disasters—and those who remain live in domed cities, sealed off to prevent the spread of further devastation. In eighteen days, there will be a bloodless, virtual war between the few remaining world powers with the winner to take possession of the only place on Earth still safe to live undomed—a remote tropical island in the Pacific.
Fourteen-year old Corgan was born for this moment—quite literally. Conceived in a test tube by Federation scientists and raised outside the reach of human touch, he has been genetically engineered and conditioned to be the perfect virtual warrior. He has quick reflexes, physically superiority and high intelligence, but Corgan has never met a real, live human being. Enter the beautiful Sharla, Corgan’s teammate for the battle. She’s bold, she’s rebellious and she’s about to show Corgan all that the Federation has been keeping from him…
Fourteen-year old Corgan was born for this moment—quite literally. Conceived in a test tube by Federation scientists and raised outside the reach of human touch, he has been genetically engineered and conditioned to be the perfect virtual warrior. He has quick reflexes, physically superiority and high intelligence, but Corgan has never met a real, live human being. Enter the beautiful Sharla, Corgan’s teammate for the battle. She’s bold, she’s rebellious and she’s about to show Corgan all that the Federation has been keeping from him…
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Browse Inside Devastation"Taking place almost entirely in a shifting series of simulated environments this speed read could be just the ticket for cyberfiction enthusiasts." Publishers Weekly on Virtual War, book one in Devastation
“...many readers will enjoy this fast-moving, easy read about a possible future where the best video-game player is the ultimate hero.” School Library Journal on Virtual War, book one in Devastation
"the taut psychosexual tension and breakneck pace of events carry the story hurtling towards a cliffhanger ending that will leave fans on edge for the next installment." Kirkus on The Clones book two in Devastation.
“...many readers will enjoy this fast-moving, easy read about a possible future where the best video-game player is the ultimate hero.” School Library Journal on Virtual War, book one in Devastation
"the taut psychosexual tension and breakneck pace of events carry the story hurtling towards a cliffhanger ending that will leave fans on edge for the next installment." Kirkus on The Clones book two in Devastation.
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