Poster Boy: a searing British dystopia that cuts close to the bone...


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'Crosskey propels the plot at breakneck pace, depicts a frighteningly realistic world and conjures a truly poignant denouement' Guardian, Books of the Month'Keep this book far from anyone who might be tempted to turn its fiction into reality' Christina Dalcher, author of VOXBroadcast live, Rosa Lincoln takes to the stage at her brother’s memorial service with a bomb concealed beneath her clothes. Being in Jimmy’s shadow was never easy, even when he was alive, but in death he has become a national hero.When she crosses paths with the enigmatic Teresa, she discovers that those she has been taught to view as enemies may not be the real villains after all.The lies need to be stopped, and Rosa intends on doing just that.What Reviewers and Readers Say:‘I absolutely adored this book... Terrifyingly current and irresistible, Poster Boy will be the next big thing this summer, just watch!’ Comfy Reading‘A thought-provoking debut – fast-paced, gutsy and disturbing’ Fiona Mitchell, author of The Maid’s Room'Poster Boy is a chilling, thrilling and intensely disturbing read – a conspiracy to divide and control a nation at whatever the cost leaves the reader feeling this is terrifyingly real! An outstanding rollercoaster of a read... Completely gripping. Intensely disturbing. Terrifyingly real!' Liz Lawler, author of Don’t Wake Up'Poster Boyhits hard at page one, and keeps on hitting until the end. Read this too-close-to-home book, but keep it far from anyone who might be tempted to turn its fiction into reality' Christina Dalcher, Author of VOX'In Poster Boy, Crosskey creates a disturbingly plausible dystopian Britain. It's a timely, page-turner of a novel – fierce and perceptive' Joanne Burn, author of Petals and Stones‘If you read nothing else this year, read this’ WI Life




The Lines We Cross


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A remarkable story about the power of tolerance from one of the most important voices in contemporary Muslim literature, critically acclaimed author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Michael likes to hang out with his friends and play with the latest graphic design software. His parents drag him to rallies held by their anti-immigrant group, which rails against the tide of refugees flooding the country. And it all makes sense to Michael.Until Mina, a beautiful girl from the other side of the protest lines, shows up at his school, and turns out to be funny, smart -- and a Muslim refugee from Afghanistan. Suddenly, his parents' politics seem much more complicated.Mina has had a long and dangerous journey fleeing her besieged home in Afghanistan, and now faces a frigid reception at her new prep school, where she is on scholarship. As tensions rise, lines are drawn. Michael has to decide where he stands. Mina has to protect herself and her family. Both have to choose what they want their world to look like.




Fuse


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Bestselling author Julianna Baggott presents the second volume in her new post-apocalyptic, dystopian thriller trilogy. We want our son returned. This girl is proof that we can save you all. If you ignore our plea, we will kill our hostages one at a time. To be a Pure is to be perfect, untouched by Detonations that scarred the earth, and sheltered inside the paradise that is the Dome. But Partridge escaped to the outside world, where Wretches struggle to survive amid smoke and ash. Now, at the command of Partridge's father, the Dome is unleashing nightmare after nightmare upon the Wretches in an effort to get him back. At Partridge's side is a small band of those united against the Dome: Lyda, the warrior; Bradwell, the revolutionary; El Capitan, the guard; and Pressia, the young woman whose mysterious past ties her to Partridge in ways she never could have imagined. Long ago a plan was hatched that could mean the earth's ultimate doom. Now only Partridge and Pressia can set things right. To save millions of innocent lives, Partridge must risk his own by returning to the Dome and facing his most terrifying challenge. And Pressia, armed only with a mysterious Black Box containing a set of cryptic clues, must travel to the very ends of the earth, to a place where no map can guide her. If they succeed, the world will be saved. But should they fail, humankind will pay a terrible price . . .




Poster Boy


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'Crosskey propels the plot at breakneck pace, depicts a frighteningly realistic world and conjures a truly poignant denouement' Guardian, Books of the Month 'Keep this book far from anyone who might be tempted to turn its fiction into reality' Christina Dalcher, author of VOX Broadcast live, Rosa Lincoln takes to the stage at her brother's memorial service with a bomb concealed beneath her clothes. Being in Jimmy's shadow was never easy, even when he was alive, but in death he has become a national hero. When she crosses paths with the enigmatic Teresa, she discovers that those she has been taught to view as enemies may not be the real villains after all. The lies need to be stopped, and Rosa intends on doing just that. What Reviewers and Readers Say: 'I absolutely adored this book... Terrifyingly current and irresistible, Poster Boy will be the next big thing this summer, just watch ' Comfy Reading 'A thought-provoking debut - fast-paced, gutsy and disturbing' Fiona Mitchell, author of The Maid's Room 'Poster Boy is a chilling, thrilling and intensely disturbing read - a conspiracy to divide and control a nation at whatever the cost leaves the reader feeling this is terrifyingly real An outstanding rollercoaster of a read... Completely gripping. Intensely disturbing. Terrifyingly real ' Liz Lawler, author of Don't Wake Up 'Poster Boy hits hard at page one, and keeps on hitting until the end. Read this too-close-to-home book, but keep it far from anyone who might be tempted to turn its fiction into reality' Christina Dalcher, Author of VOX 'In Poster Boy, Crosskey creates a disturbingly plausible dystopian Britain. It's a timely, page-turner of a novel - fierce and perceptive' Joanne Burn, author of Petals and Stones 'If you read nothing else this year, read this' WI Life