Description

The mind-blowing beginning of a futuristic series about the seductive nature of a perfect virtual world and how far one girl will go to uncover the truth behind the illusions.

A new technology is sweeping the country. To enter Elusion®, you need an app, a visor, and a wristband, and you'll be virtually transported to an exotic destination where adventure comes without the complications or consequences of real life. When there are accusations that Elusion is addictive and dangerous, Regan is determined to defend it and is pulled into incredible new worlds to discover deeply buried truths—and to make the ultimate choice between love and loyalty. . . .

Full of thrilling mystery, romance, and intriguing technology, this Inception-inspired thriller is perfect for fans of dystopian and sci-fi novels such as Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, Matched by Ally Condie, and Partials by Dan Wells, and is continued in the sequel, Etherworld.


  • Virtual Reality Adventure: Enter Elusion, a perfect world where adventure comes without consequences. But when the program her father created is accused of being dangerous, Regan must dive in to find the truth.
  • Mind-Bending Mystery: As Regan seeks to defend her father's legacy, the lines between the real world and the virtual one begin to blur. Is Elusion the paradise it seems, or a prison for the mind?
  • A Dangerous Utopia: Elusion is touted as the perfect escape, but whispers of addiction and a sinister corporate agenda suggest a darker truth is hiding behind the perfect code.
  • Dystopian Romance: Torn between her loyalties to her best friend Patrick and a mysterious new ally, Regan must make a choice that could cost her everything—including her heart.

About the author(s)

Claudia Gabel and Cheryl Klam are the authors of Elusion. They met when Claudia edited Cheryl's previous novels, Learning to Swim and The Pretty One. Claudia works as an editor in New York, but she's also the author of several books for tweens and teens, including the In or Out series and the mash-up Romeo & Juliet & Vampires. They liked working together so much that they decided to write a bunch of things together, including movie proposals and TV sitcom scripts. And then one day they had the idea for Elusion, and the rest is the future.

Claudia Gabel and Cheryl Klam are the authors of Elusion. They met when Claudia edited Cheryl's previous novels, Learning to Swim and The Pretty One. Claudia works as an editor in New York, but she's also the author of several books for tweens and teens, including the In or Out series and the mash-up Romeo & Juliet & Vampires. They liked working together so much that they decided to write a bunch of things together, including movie proposals and TV sitcom scripts. And then one day they had the idea for Elusion, and the rest is the future.

Reviews

This series debut features a smart, surprising teaser of a plot that keeps readers off balance—in a good way—to the last page. An ingenious, compulsively readable cure for the blahs. - Kirkus Reviews

Alluring, tense and mysterious, ELUSION will pull you into its reality and you won’t want it to let go. With plot twists you’ll never see coming, you won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough. - Elizabeth Norris, author of UNRAVELING and UNBREAKABLE

A tense read full of twists, mystery and romance. Be ready for a mind-trip! ELUSION will leave you breathless! - Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of the Firelight series and Uninvited

Fans of near-future distopian stories are going to eat this up. - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

Corporate intrigue and a dangerous venture into the virtual realm enliven the cliffhanger ending. - Publishers Weekly

This page-turner of a novel combines elements of dystopia, science fiction, adventure, and romance as well as mystery. Answers are revealed at the conclusion, but the story isn’t over, leaving the door open for sequels. The cover will draw readers, and many will stay for the fast-paced narrative. - Booklist

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