Illusive by Emily Lloyd-Jones audiobook

Illusive

By Emily Lloyd-Jones
Read by Caitlin Davies and Kirby Heyborne

Little, Brown Young Readers 9780316254564
10.20 Hours Unabridged
Format : Digital Download (In Stock)
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    ISBN: 9781478900399

The X-Men meets Ocean's Eleven in this edge-of-your-seat sci-fi adventure about a band of "super" criminals. When the deadly MK virus swept across the planet, a vaccine was created to stop the epidemic, but it came with some unexpected side effects. A small percentage of the population developed superhero-like powers, and Americans suffering from these so-called adverse effects were given an ultimatum: Serve the country or be declared a traitor. Some people chose a third option: live a life of crime. Seventeen-year-old Ciere Giba has the handy ability to change her appearance at will. She's what's known as an illusionist. She's also a thief. After crossing a gang of mobsters, Ciere must team up with a group of fellow super powered criminals on a job that most would have considered impossible: a hunt for the formula that gave them their abilities. It was supposedly destroyed years ago--but what if it wasn't? Government agents are hot on their trail, and the lines between good and bad, us and them, and freedom and entrapment are blurred as Ciere and the rest of her crew become embroiled in a deadly race that could cost them their lives.

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Summary

Summary

The X-Men meets Ocean's Eleven in this edge-of-your-seat sci-fi adventure about a band of "super" criminals.

When the deadly MK virus swept across the planet, a vaccine was created to stop the epidemic, but it came with some unexpected side effects. A small percentage of the population developed superhero-like powers, and Americans suffering from these so-called adverse effects were given an ultimatum: Serve the country or be declared a traitor.

Some people chose a third option: live a life of crime.

Seventeen-year-old Ciere Giba has the handy ability to change her appearance at will. She's what's known as an illusionist. She's also a thief. After crossing a gang of mobsters, Ciere must team up with a group of fellow super powered criminals on a job that most would have considered impossible: a hunt for the formula that gave them their abilities. It was supposedly destroyed years ago--but what if it wasn't?

Government agents are hot on their trail, and the lines between good and bad, us and them, and freedom and entrapment are blurred as Ciere and the rest of her crew become embroiled in a deadly race that could cost them their lives.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Boasting a complex plot, heart-stopping bursts of action, and questions regarding human nature, Lloyd-Jones’ thought-provoking, multifaceted narrative neatly sidesteps categorization as just another superhero or dystopian novel—though fans of both will be drawn to the material and be pleasantly surprised. An impressive debut guaranteed to disappear from the shelves before your very eyes.” Booklist (starred review)
“Superpowered teens screw up repeatedly in this crime-caper debut…Lloyd-Jones relishes the details of criminal undertakings and con jobs but also builds a believable world of haves and have-nots, unaffected and immune…An action-packed adventure with a charming criminal crew.” Kirkus Reviews

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Author Bio: Emily Lloyd-Jones

Author Bio: Emily Lloyd-Jones

Emily Lloyd-Jones is a former bookseller and the author of four young-adult novels, including the Indie Next Pick The Bone Houses. She gew up on a vineyard in rural Oregon, where she played in evergreen forests. She has a BA degree in English from Western Oregon University and a MA in publishing from Rosemont College. Find her at www.emilylloydjones.com

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Available Formats : Digital Download
Category: Fiction/Action & Adventure
Runtime: 10.20
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English