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The first book in the heart-stopping The Darkest Minds trilogy, also now a major movie, from the bestselling author of Lore.

Ruby is sixteen. She is dangerous. And she is alive. For now.


A mysterious disease has killed most of America's children. Ruby might have survived, but she and the others have emerged with something far worse than a virus: frightening abilities they cannot control. Pressured by the government, Ruby's parents sent her to Thurmond, a brutal state 'rehabilitation camp', where she has learned to fear and suppress her new power. But what if mastering it is a whole generation's only chance for survival?

'A riveting emotional read that kept me on the edge.'
- Melissa Marr, author of Wicked Lovely

Alexandra Bracken is the New York Times bestselling author of Passenger, Wayfarer and The Darkest Minds series. Visit her online at www.alexandrabracken.com and on Twitter @alexbracken.



Trade Review
A riveting emotional read that kept me on the edge. -- Melissa Marr, author of Wicked Lovely
Haunting ... Bracken creates a gripping and terrifying dystopian world. * Kirkus Reviews *
The story's quick-paced action leads to a heartbreaking cliffhanger that will have readers eager for the next book ... * Publishers Weekly *
A new twist on dystopia, this is one not to miss. * Romantic Times *

A Darkest Minds Novel: The Darkest Minds: Book 1

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      Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
      Publication Date: 17/11/2016
      ISBN13: 9781786540249, 978-1786540249
      ISBN10: 178654024X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The first book in the heart-stopping The Darkest Minds trilogy, also now a major movie, from the bestselling author of Lore.

      Ruby is sixteen. She is dangerous. And she is alive. For now.


      A mysterious disease has killed most of America's children. Ruby might have survived, but she and the others have emerged with something far worse than a virus: frightening abilities they cannot control. Pressured by the government, Ruby's parents sent her to Thurmond, a brutal state 'rehabilitation camp', where she has learned to fear and suppress her new power. But what if mastering it is a whole generation's only chance for survival?

      'A riveting emotional read that kept me on the edge.'
      - Melissa Marr, author of Wicked Lovely

      Alexandra Bracken is the New York Times bestselling author of Passenger, Wayfarer and The Darkest Minds series. Visit her online at www.alexandrabracken.com and on Twitter @alexbracken.



      Trade Review
      A riveting emotional read that kept me on the edge. -- Melissa Marr, author of Wicked Lovely
      Haunting ... Bracken creates a gripping and terrifying dystopian world. * Kirkus Reviews *
      The story's quick-paced action leads to a heartbreaking cliffhanger that will have readers eager for the next book ... * Publishers Weekly *
      A new twist on dystopia, this is one not to miss. * Romantic Times *

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