London, a thousand years from now. The capital sprawls across the whole of England and every last bit of land is taken up by human habitation. Both London and Paris are protected from terrorist and criminal infiltration by an invisible shield and the people live under constant surveillance. Everyone, though, is happy - or seems to be. Law breakers are cast out of the shield into the wilderness and are left there to fend for themselves.
Somewhere in the French wilderness, two sixteen-year-old Londoners are about to embark on the task that every boy their age must pass. They couldn t be more different: Kayleb is clever but puny; Rowan is strong and obstinate. They ve never been friends - far from it - but they quickly realise that, if they are going to survive the bloody dangers ahead of them, they are going to have to learn to trust each other - and fast!
A thrilling, powerfully imagined sci-fi adventure that will keep readers guessing until the very last page
Excerpt
Rowan shrugged. ‘All I know is that the boys that make it back are the stronger ones and, if you don’t see a friend again, then they haven’t made it and they’re losers. The authorities cover up any casualties by saying that the mentors and their child have been moved to another area. That’s what my mentors say anyway.’ Rowan scowled at Kayleb.
Kayleb was a bit put out. Was Rowan having a go at him? Or was Kayleb just becoming paranoid? He knew he wasn't the fittest of boys but he was sure he could beat Rowan at any logic trial he cared to name and he knew that intellect alone would get him home.
Professional Reviews
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Fran riveted from the very start and struggled to put the book down.
It kept my interest all the way through and was full of interesting, and unexpected, twists and turn.
I will certainly be looking for other books by this author.
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