Description

The mind-blowing action from Elusion, about the seductive nature of a perfect virtual world, continues as Regan goes deeper into the deceptive world. Full of 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.

Regan and her friend Josh now know the truth about Elusion—but they, along with Regan's dad and other uses of Elusion, are stuck beyond the firewall in bleak Etherworld. They must fight Elusion from within, but the longer they stay, the less likely they'll be able to return to the real world. And even if they do escape, the next battle to stop Elusion may be even more difficult. They'll face corporate cover-ups, personal betrayals, and the terrifying realization that the danger may have grown beyond anyone's control.


What will it take to break free before the virtual world consumes them completely?


  • Corporate Conspiracy: Regan’s own father created Elusion, but now he’s trapped alongside her, a prisoner of the very company he helped build.
  • A System That Fights Back: The deeper they go, the more the virtual world seems to anticipate their every move, turning their escape into a deadly battle against a self-aware enemy.
  • Found Family: Trapped in the bleak digital landscape of Etherworld, Regan and Josh must unite with a small band of survivors to have any chance of making it out alive.
  • High-Stakes Romance: With their lives on the line, the connection between Regan and Josh deepens as they rely on each other to survive the betrayals and dangers of Elusion.

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

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

Praise for ELUSION: “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

“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

“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

“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

Heart-pounding adventures and heart-throbbing romance. - ALA Booklist

The action between virtual world and real world is well plotted, and the futuristic setting is interesting. - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

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