It is 2100. Johnny and Mike are two teenagers navigating a society rebuilding after the world's oil supply exhausted and devastating wars decimated the global population. Johnny, conscripted into the Guard due to his athletic abilities, is tasked with defending the city from the anarchic Outlaws. His brother, Mike, a prodigious scientist, is assigned to a lab, unveiling a ground-breaking discovery - a method to create more oil.
As they grapple with the potential societal upheaval their discovery could cause, an Outlaw spy steals their secret. The race is on to relay this knowledge to King George VII before it falls into dangerous hands. Yet, navigating the intricacies of their society, filled with shifting alliances and unexpected enemies, becomes an arduous task, pushing them to their limits.
From palace betrayals to the harsh reality of Outlaw rule, this is a thrilling adventure, offering an exploration of survival, choice, and the price of power. Amidst life-threatening pursuits and hard-hitting revelations, the brothers confront a critical decision that could dictate the future of their world.
| ISBN: | 9781805143710 |
| Publication date: | 28th August 2024 |
| Author: | Emory Faith |
| Publisher: | Troubador Publishing an imprint of Troubador Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 304 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Speculative, dystopian and utopian fiction |