Replica: From the bestselling author of Panic, soon to be a major Amazon Prime series - Softcover

Oliver, Lauren

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1473614988 ISBN 13: 9781473614987

Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks, 2017

Synopsis

From the bestselling author of Before I Fall and the Delirium trilogy, Replica questions how to be human in a world where humanity cannot be taken for granted. Perfect for fans of Tom and Giovanna Fletcher's EVE OF MAN.

**Don't forget to buy the new novel, BROKEN THINGS, now!**

LYRA
The Haven Institute - tucked away on a private island, it looks serene, even beautiful. But up close you'll notice the locked doors. The guards. The biohazard suits. A clandestine research facility where thousands of replicas - human models - are born, raised and observed, Haven is a prison. A prison from which Lyra and a boy known only as 72 manage to escape.

GEMMA
In and out of hospitals for as long as she can remember, Gemma's teenage years have been lonely and a little dull. But after she is nearly abducted by a stranger claiming to know her, Gemma starts to investigate her family past, discovering mysterious links to the secretive Haven research facility. Gemma leaves home hungry for answers, only to stumble upon two replicas and a completely new set of questions

When Lyra and Gemma meet each other on the outside world they join together in a mission to discover the truth about Haven, uncovering earth-shattering secrets that will change lives forever. . . .

Praise for Lauren Oliver

'Electric, heartbreaking, pulse-pounding, and timely, REPLICA is a riveting two-for-one. Two complex heroines, two puzzling mysteries, two weaving adventures, all in one astounding novel' Victoria Aveyard, bestselling author of Red Queen

'Alarming and uplifting, a rare psychological thriller that has a kind heart at its centre. Read it with all the lights on' E. Lockhart, bestselling author of We Were Liars

'A tense, clever psychological thriller, with a devastating denouement that will make you want to start the book all over again' Daily Mail

'Brilliantly written, gritty, deep and compassionate. I couldn't give it a higher recommendation!' Guardian

'Lauren Oliver is the rising star of young adult fiction' The Times

'A searing pair of intertwined stories about the line between science and humanity, told with Oliver's signature grace, uniqueness, and precision. It's a new story every way you turn it - but always gorgeous, always haunting' Marie Lu, author of The Young Elites and Legend

About this title

Product Description:

From the New York Times bestselling author of BEFORE I FALL and the Delirium Trilogy, come two astonishing stories in one epic, masterful novel that explores the issues of individuality, identity, and humanity. Turn REPLICA one way and read Lyra's story; turn the book over and upside down and read Gemma's story!Lyra's story begins in the Haven Institute, a building tucked away on a private island off the coast of Florida that from a distance looks serene and even beautiful. But up close the locked doors, military guards, and biohazard suits tell a different story., In truth, Haven is a clandestine research facility where thousands of replicas, or human models, are born, raised, and observed. When a surprise attack is launched on Haven, two of its young experimental subjects - Lyra, aka number 24, and the boy known only as 72 - manage to escape.Gemma has been in and out of hospitals for as long as she can remember. A lonely teen, her life is circumscribed by home, school, and her best friend, April., But after she is nearly abducted by a stranger claiming to know her, Gemma starts to investigate her family's past and discovers her father's mysterious connection to the secretive Haven Institute. Hungry for answers, she travels to Florida, only to stumble upon two replicas and a completely new set of questions.While the stories of Lyra and Gemma mirror each other, each contains breathtaking revelations critically important to the other story. REPLICA is an ambitious, thought-provoking masterwork.

Review:

A searing pair of intertwined stories about the line between science and humanity, told with Oliver's signature grace, uniqueness, and precision. It's a new story every way you turn it - but always gorgeous, always haunting. (Marie Lu, author of The Young Elites and Legend )

Electric, heartbreaking, pulse-pounding, and timely, REPLICA is a riveting two-for-one. Two complex heroines, two puzzling mysteries, two weaving adventures, all in one astounding novel. (Victoria Aveyard, bestselling author of Red Queen)

Lauren Oliver is the rising star of young adult fiction. (The Sunday Times)

Prepare to become completely absorbed. (Glamour on DELIRIUM)

Whip smart and addictive. (Marie Claire on PANDEMONIUM)

An adept and occasionally courageous storyteller who can shock and awe with a well-placed twist. (Independent on DELIRIUM)

Fast paced and consistently poignant, this tale quickly becomes hypnotically addictive. (Heat on DELIRIUM)

A reading experience not to be missed-or forgotten. (Kirkus Reviews)

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1473614988
• ISBN 13: 9781473614987
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 544