How to Break a Paradox: Book One of The Laelaps Files

by Ruthanna Witter

“They weren’t here to steal. They were here to kill me… worse yet, I had the dreadful sense that this wasn’t the end. It was the beginning of something worse. Something much worse.” Working as an undercover hacker for the FBI, Amber Gibson lives her life from one daring encounter to another; she thrives on it. But when her world is turned up-side-down, she is forced to live with one foot in reality and one in the cyber realm. Coaxed out of her isolation by a solitary friendship, she soon finds herself surrounded by caring people. Associating with them would endanger their lives, but perhaps it would be worth the risk. Attempting to conceal her broken past, she does her best to begin again and carry out the charade of a normal life. However, bridging the two worlds proves immensely more dangerous than Amber anticipated. Too late, she learns that, unlike computers, reality cannot be reprogrammed.

368 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Kacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book! I personally know Ruthie Witter and this book really shows her personality and her expert writing skills. Definitely recommend this book to anyone who like reading about the digital world and/or FBI.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED this! What an engaging, imaginative read! I was riveted from beginning to end! I consider this a must read!

[Rece Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing. From the point of view of two main characters, this book offers suspense and heart-warming moments. I think 11-15 year-olds would love this book.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great read! It’s well written and is full of suspense. Highly recommend.

[Nathan Helmly · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun and thrilling YA novel! Part computer-hacking-mystery, part wholesome christian romance, entirely a joy to read. Don't expect a perfect textbook on the Linux kernel, but it doesn't fill the pages with technobabble to invent solutions to the plot either. The book does an amazing job of keeping each aspect (hacker wizardry, clean relationships, character growth, everything) balanced and in its proper place. At the end of the day, it's a wonderful story about a lonely girl finding her place in a world that seems far more hostile than it is.