Flash Point

By: Nancy Kress

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Synopsis: Science-fiction superstar and multiple Hugo and Nebula Award winner Nancy Kress comes to YA in this brain-twisting thriller How far would you go? The Collapse has ransacked the economy, making work almost impossible to find and forcing Amy from college hopeful to sole provider for her terminally-ill grandmother and rebellious younger sister. To make ends meet, Amy auditions for a slot on a new reality TV show, which promises both a hefty salary and full medical benefits for her entire family. Somehow, she gets chosen, and she leaps to sign a contract despite her misgivings. The show in which she'll take part has an irresistible premise: audience members can win millions by predicting the behavior of each member of the cast in a crisis. But the producers are willing to do anything to maintain ratings, including using blatant setups, 24/7 surveillance, and even state-of-the-art holographic technology to simulate danger. But soon, the danger becomes all too real, and Amy--on and off the camera--must fight for her life....

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781101590348
Related ISBNs:: 9780142427460
Publisher:: Penguin Group US
Date of Addition:: 04/27/14
Copyrighted By:: Nancy Kress
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Science, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Technology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.