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Deception: A Dystopian Teen Thriller
“Ingenious plot, intense action”—New York Times bestselling author Michael Grant
The poison will kill his sister...unless James finds help.
But who can he trust?
Fifty years in the future, the ultra-rich live in luxury in heavily-protected cities. The rest of humanity eke out a living in a landscape destroyed by greed…
When five-year-old Rose is poisoned, the community of Sector 19 is resigned to her fate. The antidote lies in the city, beyond the reach of ordinary folk. Only her 17-year-old brother, James, refuses to give up hope.
When his bold plan to beat the border patrols fails, a mysterious woman offers to help. But he senses Amora is hiding something.
Can he trust her?
Will her plan succeed?
With his sister’s life in the balance, James has no choice but to find out.
Perfect for fans of Divergent or the Hunger Games, Deception is packed with action and brimming with suspense.
The poison will kill his sister...unless James finds help.
But who can he trust?
Fifty years in the future, the ultra-rich live in luxury in heavily-protected cities. The rest of humanity eke out a living in a landscape destroyed by greed…
When five-year-old Rose is poisoned, the community of Sector 19 is resigned to her fate. The antidote lies in the city, beyond the reach of ordinary folk. Only her 17-year-old brother, James, refuses to give up hope.
When his bold plan to beat the border patrols fails, a mysterious woman offers to help. But he senses Amora is hiding something.
Can he trust her?
Will her plan succeed?
With his sister’s life in the balance, James has no choice but to find out.
Perfect for fans of Divergent or the Hunger Games, Deception is packed with action and brimming with suspense.
267 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 18, 2022
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October 19, 2022Top review from Canada
Ian Richard Gill
5.0 out of 5 stars A GRIPPING TALE OF A BROKEN FUTURE
Reviewed in Canada on October 11, 2022
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The author has built a convincing world in a not too distant future filled with political intrigue, in a society fragmented along class lines. The wealthy dwell in an opulent Capital, while the masses of poor subsist in rural districts under tyranny . In between lies a Resistance, willing to do anything to break the yoke of the Capital, Bannock, and the shadowy Rocky Mountain Republic, biding its time in the story’s periphery.
James and Amora are from two different worlds, a fisherman and a warrior, and their shifting relationship is believable and dynamic, from the time they meet all the way to the end. I did not anticipate the ending, which is the surest sign that Galen is a talented writer.
I certainly recommend Deception: A Dystopian Teen Thriller,
having found it a truly enjoyable read. Good to know that this is Book One of a series.
October 9, 2022
A great start to a young adult dystopian series
This story was well written and featured a dystopian government, reminiscent of that in The Hunger Games. The young male lead character is thrown into a number of very difficult situation, becoming stronger and stronger as the book progresses. It is packed with action, although I wish I was able to feel a stronger connection with the characters. Nonetheless, it ended with a grand revelation, and I am looking forward to reading the next one.
This story was well written and featured a dystopian government, reminiscent of that in The Hunger Games. The young male lead character is thrown into a number of very difficult situation, becoming stronger and stronger as the book progresses. It is packed with action, although I wish I was able to feel a stronger connection with the characters. Nonetheless, it ended with a grand revelation, and I am looking forward to reading the next one.
October 18, 2022
I enjoyed listening to the narration of Adam Schulmerich
This book is set in the future filled with political intrigue, in a society fragmented along class lines. James and Amora are from two different worlds. Were the wealthy live in the Capital, while the poor subsist in rural districts.
This is the first book of a series and was a great beginning. We see James growing, while looking for his sister.
This book is set in the future filled with political intrigue, in a society fragmented along class lines. James and Amora are from two different worlds. Were the wealthy live in the Capital, while the poor subsist in rural districts.
This is the first book of a series and was a great beginning. We see James growing, while looking for his sister.
November 26, 2022
I received this book from the author through voracious readers only. It was definitely the type of book that sucks you in right from the beginning. The story is engaging and the characters bring you along for the adventure!
The only thing that I didn't enjoy about this book was the way the ending seemed to be rushed. It almost appeared as if the author had to edit the ending to fit into a certain number of pages.
That being said, I would definitely recommend this novel to anyone!
The only thing that I didn't enjoy about this book was the way the ending seemed to be rushed. It almost appeared as if the author had to edit the ending to fit into a certain number of pages.
That being said, I would definitely recommend this novel to anyone!
September 14, 2022
The Hunger Games without the "games"
I wanted to like this but was just overwhelmed. Maybe that is the point. If it is, then the author has succeeded. I liked James and Amora, both survivors and finding their strengths. The world building is good. The book leaves the protagonists hanging... obviously a second book.
I wanted to like this but was just overwhelmed. Maybe that is the point. If it is, then the author has succeeded. I liked James and Amora, both survivors and finding their strengths. The world building is good. The book leaves the protagonists hanging... obviously a second book.
November 25, 2022
Fantastic story about an ordinary kid going against all the odds to save his sister's life. Great characters, well described and some brilliant little twists along the way. A must for fans of The Hunger Games.
February 7, 2023
quick, fun read
Fans of dystopian literature, especially those with two protagonists, will certainly enjoy this story. The author is quick to get into the story, both in set up and description. Great read!
Fans of dystopian literature, especially those with two protagonists, will certainly enjoy this story. The author is quick to get into the story, both in set up and description. Great read!
September 24, 2022
Good opening
This is the first book of a series, and was a great beginning. I look forward to finding out what happens to James, Amora, Little, and others in the next installment.
This is the first book of a series, and was a great beginning. I look forward to finding out what happens to James, Amora, Little, and others in the next installment.
October 3, 2022
Good story lots of action
October 27, 2022
Rather mundane, but a good start for ten to twelve age group. Not thinking it can keep the interest of experienced teen readers. Good writing style, but many of the complications feel contrived.
March 20, 2023
Reach your own conclusion
This story kind of left me hanging and wasn’t a HEA, but was fast paced in a strange end of times way. It was an interesting read.
This story kind of left me hanging and wasn’t a HEA, but was fast paced in a strange end of times way. It was an interesting read.
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