Acid

Emma Pass

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English

Corgi
01 May 2013

Science fiction; Science fiction (Children's&YA); Romance & relationships stories (Children's&YA); Science; Censorship; Dystopia

GALAXY BOOKSELLER PICK ----- The year is 2113 and England has been cut off from the rest of Europe after massive economic decline of the GFC, making it into the Independent Republic of Britain (IRB). Its new governing body is a police force on steroids - ACID (Agency for Crime Investigation and Defense), who are mired in conspiracy while ruling the populace with an iron fist.

London has been segregated into three different sections,: wealthy ‘Upper’, ‘Middle’, and poverty-stricken ‘Lower’. Jenna Strong – a former resident of Upper and the daughter of a high-ranking ACID agent – has been incarcerated in Mileway prison after being found guilty of murdering both of her parents… albeit accidentally, while rebelling against the life partner scheme that all 17 year olds are bound to uphold.

This is an edgy Sci Fi story with a kick-ass protagonist, who goes through absolute hell. The technology is advanced but relatable and Emma portrays a scary picture of what could be – making me feel extra grateful for how free we really are in our present. ~ Amber

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2113. In Jenna Strong's world, ACID - the most brutal, controlling police force in history - rule supreme. No throwaway comment or muttered dissent goes unnoticed - or unpunished. And it was ACID agents who locked Jenna away for life, for a bloody crime she struggles to remember. The only female inmate in a violent high-security prison, Jenna has learned to survive by any means necessary. And when a mysterious rebel group breaks her out, she must use her strength, speed and skill to stay one step ahead of ACID - and to uncover the truth about what really happened on that dark night two years ago.

By: Emma Pass
Imprint: Corgi
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 309g
ISBN: 9780552566148
ISBN 10: 0552566144
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 01 May 2013
Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Emma Pass has been making up stories for as long as she can remember. Her debut novel, ACID, will be published in 2013, followed by another stand-alone thriller for young adults in 2014. By day, she works as a library assistant and lives with her husband in the North East Midlands.

Reviews for Acid

Suspenseful . . . I would recommend this book to anyone * Guardian Children's Books * Looking for a book with a bad-ass, uber cool and smart female lead? You need to meet Jenna Strong. She won't take any crap and she will kick you down until you can take it no longer . . . This is one brilliant action adventure story . . . written with style and flare * Eventide Reviews * In a word, ACID is brilliant . . . They coined the term 'page-turner' specifically for books like this . . . When you come out of a book wishing that you knew the heroine in real life, you know they're someone a bit special. I LOVED it. 10/10 * World of Children's Books * There's an exciting and intriguing opening, lots of action, plenty of twists to keep you guessing, a dystopian future and a kick-ass heroine in Jenna Strong. So . . . Katniss Everdeen had better grab her bow, nock another arrow and prepare for a fight. She has a challenger -- Dan Smith, author of The Child Thief