Thalli's entire genetically engineered generation has been eradicated by a scientocracy that believes human life is expendable. Citizens of the State should behave exactly the way the Scientists designed them to behave: work in their assigned fields, maintain productivity. Programmed to be without emotions or curiosity, she was always an anomaly there. After several months aboveground, Thalli had almost forgotten what living in the State was like.

This is sure to be a favorite of teens everywhere.Back in the hands of the State, Thalli is caught in a horrible game of power - with consequences reaching further than she ever imagined. One is never completely sure what is fact and what is a horrifying virtual reality. “ Anomaly grabs the reader and refuses to let go. “McGee's versatility as an author really shines with this latest offering.

And as she struggles with this new truth, she also struggles with decisions of the heart.Ĭan the State’s expansion be stopped? Or will humanity-above and below the surface-be irreparably damaged? Thalli is faced with a purpose both overwhelming and undeniable: to assume the role of a Revolutionary. a personal secret that will haunt Thalli forever.

Loudin, a chilling secret explains why they have been left alive at all. But when she discovers that even the few villages aboveground are in danger of State domination, that fragile faith begins to crumble.Īs Thalli, Berk, and Alex make plans to overthrow the evil Dr. She clings to her new faith in the Designer. Now a pawn in a mad game of manipulation, held hostage, and tortured in the name of the State, Thalli can barely summon the strength to hope that the future of humanity could be any better. Thalli’s entire genetically engineered generation has been eradicated by a scientocracy that believes human life is expendable.

Back in the hands of the State, Thalli is caught in a horrible game of power-with consequences reaching further than she ever imagined.Īfter several months aboveground, Thalli had almost forgotten what living in the State was like.

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