Book Talks for Teens: Part 3

Skyward

by Sanderson, Brandon

eBook - 2018

Far into the future, Earth’s history has passed. But Spensa is reminded of earth’s past legends of bravery. Generations ago the last remaining remnants ...Show more Far into the future, Earth’s history has passed. But Spensa is reminded of earth’s past legends of bravery. Generations ago the last remaining remnants of the human race came to this planet. The last humans burrowed into the ground and recreated their civilization while under constant and relentless attack by an alien race. Their only protection came from what was left of their air force. Pilots are now the most revered member of society. Only they can keep the attacks at bay. Spensa’s father was one of the best pilots; she idolized him.….until the day he turned and betrayed his fellow pilots. It took several of his former friends to finally shoot him down. Spensa is determined to prove that the official story is not true….her father was never a traitor. She’s been branded as the daughter of a coward, the system will never give her a chance, but she’s determined to go skyward and prove her loyalty. Show less

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Scythe

by Shusterman, Neal

eBook - 2016

No more hunger, no more disease, no war, no misery….and humanity has conquered death. In order to keep populations under control, Scythes are the only one...Show more No more hunger, no more disease, no war, no misery….and humanity has conquered death. In order to keep populations under control, Scythes are the only ones to end a life in a random, humane way. Scythes are both feared and respected. They are treated as higher classed citizens by most, yet should be humble and choose their “gleaning” victims as randomly as possible ….much like a natural death. Citra and Rowan are chosen to be new apprentices to Scythe Farraday. He teaches that the best scythes are empathetic, thoughtful, and compassionate in their work. Yet there are those that take advantage of this position…. Scythe Goddard is known for his mass gleanings. Frowned upon by many in the Scythedom, his influence is growing. The Scythes debate and conspire, Citra and Rowan find themselves caught up in plots of what the future of this society will look like when the smoke clears. Show less

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Warcross

by Lu, Marie

eBook - 2017

Online Virtual Reality gaming is the present…. 10 years ago Hideo Tanaka developed a game that has turned into an international sensation. A worldwide obs...Show more Online Virtual Reality gaming is the present…. 10 years ago Hideo Tanaka developed a game that has turned into an international sensation. A worldwide obsession…..and like many things there are those who will make illegal bets on the game. Emika Chen is a bounty hunter who hacks and tracks her way to those people placing illegal bets. But life is not always easy for a bounty hunter. While hacking into Warcross to obtain items to sell, she is broadcasted to audiences around the world when she causes the game to glitch in midhack. Emika is shocked when instead of being arrested, she is asked by Hideo to come to Japan. With Emika’s hacking skills, he wants her to work on a serious security problem in Warcross by joining this year’s official Warcross team as a player. It’s a challenge for Emika to fit in while spying for Hideo….and then she uncovers a plot from a mysterious hacker known as Zero that will have major consequences for the entire Warcross empire. Show less

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Steelheart

by Sanderson, Brandon

eBook - 2013

10 years ago, Calamity came….a bright red star or comet in the sky. No one is really sure. What we do know is that it transformed some people into Epics. ...Show more 10 years ago, Calamity came….a bright red star or comet in the sky. No one is really sure. What we do know is that it transformed some people into Epics. Epics are no friend to humans. Think supervillain. Epics carved up the world into their own areas of control. They all have powers. Steelheart is one of the strongest…….and David wants his revenge on Steelheart. Years ago, David’s father hurt Steelheart and he was killed for his efforts. David saw Steelheart bleed. He’s sure that this Epic can be stopped. He just has to find his weakness. For years, David has studied the other Epics in the city, looking for their weaknesses. And when he finds them he knows how to defeat each one….if only he had a way to really do it. Enter the Reckoners. A group of hunters who excel in taking on Epics. This is David’s chance to get his revenge. Show less

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The Monstrumologist

by Yancey, Richard

eBook - 2010

Monstrumology: definition- The study of life forms generally malevolent to humans and not recognized by science as actual organisms, specifically those co...Show more Monstrumology: definition- The study of life forms generally malevolent to humans and not recognized by science as actual organisms, specifically those considered products of myth and folklore…the act of hunting such creatures. Herodotus, Shakespeare and other writers have noted the hulking, headless, cannibalistic creatures called Anthropophagi. In 1888, these beasts, originally from Africa, have begun attacking a New England village. 12-year-old orphan William James Henry, assistant to noted monstrumologist Dr. Pelinore Warthrop chronicles his experiences ranging from the dissection of the creature to the climatic chase through the catacombs and nest of these monsters.. These are the memoirs of Will Henry, (aged 131 when he passed on) ….all the darkness, the gore (both creature and human) the twists and turns of mystery introducing you to the little known profession of Monstrumology. Show less

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Scream All Night

by Milman, Derek

eBook - 2018

Former child actor Dario has vowed never to return to Moldavia Studios. The stress of a mentally abusive director father and growing up on the studio have...Show more Former child actor Dario has vowed never to return to Moldavia Studios. The stress of a mentally abusive director father and growing up on the studio have convinced him to emancipate himself. But when his father dies, Dario’s brother convinces him to return, help the morally and financially bankrupt studio, and take his place in his family legacy. He might even find love with his former co-star of “Zombie Children of the Harvest Sun” . Darkly funny, lots of horror movie references, and film ambience. Can Dario struggle with his demons in order to find his future? Show less

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Not Even Bones

by Schaeffer, Rebecca

eBook - 2018

In a world of Unnaturals- Zannies- Supernatural creatures who feed on pain- are worth a lot on the black market. Nita helps her mom by dissecting those c...Show more In a world of Unnaturals- Zannies- Supernatural creatures who feed on pain- are worth a lot on the black market. Nita helps her mom by dissecting those captured Zannies and package them for sale. When her mother brings home a rare Unnatural alive, Nita takes pity on the boy and helps him escape. But being an Unnatural herself who can alter her own biology, Nita is sold on the black market in the boy’s place. Now, for her to escape her own fate she must become a far worse monster. Show less

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DEVILS UNTO DUST

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by Berquist, Emma

eBook - 2018

The “shakes” are coming. It is just after the Civil War and 16 year old Daisy Wilcox- known as Willie- lives in the fenced in community of Glory, Texas. ...Show more The “shakes” are coming. It is just after the Civil War and 16 year old Daisy Wilcox- known as Willie- lives in the fenced in community of Glory, Texas. She lives there with her siblings and father under the protection of “The Judge”. Protection from the Shakes- infected humans that attack and devour the living. When Willie’s father steals money from the Judge and flees the community, it becomes her responsibility to find him and return the money. Together with the Garrett Brothers- shake hunters- she ventures into the desert, into the dangerous lands of the shakes and other horrors. But the Garrett Brothers are known to be untrustworthy and murderous. Can she avoid the dangerous twists and turns long enough in order to survive and find her father? Show less

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Campfire

by Sarles, Shawn

eBook - 2018

Scary stories of local legends are always popular when camping in the woods. But what if they started coming true? 16 year old Maddie Davenport has taken...Show more Scary stories of local legends are always popular when camping in the woods. But what if they started coming true? 16 year old Maddie Davenport has taken off for the Colorado wilderness for a week of fun with family and friends. Each night a member entertains the group with a horrific tale of legend in order to scare the campers. It’s all fun until, the tale of the Mountain people. Feral humans that hunt hikers and campers and carve antlers into their victim’s foreheads. That’s when it all goes wrong. Red antlers are drawn on the outside of a tent one morning. Then, people start showing up dead. Secrets start to be revealed, it’s clear murder is on the mind of someone. Is there a serial killer among the group? Or is the legend of the Mountain people really true? Maddie must confront her own past in order to survive. Show less

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