Conquest: The Chronicles of the Invaders: 1 - Softcover

Connolly, John; Ridyard, Jennifer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1476757135 ISBN 13: 9781476757131

Publisher: Emily Bestler Books, 2015

Synopsis

"A beautiful book...one that should not be missed " (The Guardian): The first in a stunning science fiction trilogy, this mesmerizing novel introduces a world where young rebels must unlock their powers to rescue humankind from a powerful alien rulership.

Earth has been invaded by the Illyri--a beautiful, civilized, yet ruthless alien species. But humankind has not given up the fight, and Paul Kerr is one of a new generation of young Resistance leaders waging war on the invaders.

Syl Hellais is the first of the Illyri to be born on Earth. Trapped inside the walls of her father's stronghold, hated by the humans, she longs to escape. But on her sixteenth birthday, her life will change forever. Syl becomes an outcast, an enemy of her people, for daring to save the life of one human: Paul Kerr. Only together do they have a chance of saving not only each other, but also the planet they both call home.

For there is a greater darkness behind the Illyri conquest of Earth, and the real invasion has not yet even begun...

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Review

"I love science fiction, I love solid, real characters, I love adventure, and I love to be continually surprised. Conquest has all of this and more. Feeling fresh from beginning to end, and written with a torrential, captivating pace, I highly recommend this book!"--James Dashner, NYT bestselling author of THE MAZE RUNNER

"A striking novel, devoid of the usual Young Adult conventions and far better for it: from the choice of location to the complex and involving plot that defies the expectations of its target market, this is a novel that does not fear to take the reader to darker places than others of its ilk. The strong characterisation of Steven, Peter and our heroine Syl make their extraordinary adventure all the more believable, and bring an often imagined future for humanity very much to life. A brilliant beginning to what will no doubt become an epic series."--Dean Crawford, author of COVENANT and IMMORTAL

"Densely plotted and decidedly grown-up, this is YA fiction for readers who are bored of fluff and sparkles."--SFX Magazine (UK)

"The other books in the promised trilogy are going to be well worth the wait."--Florida Times Union

Book Description

An epic tale set on an Earth ruled by an alien race. For fans of Rick Yancey.

About this edition

• Publisher: Emily Bestler Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1476757135
• ISBN 13: 9781476757131
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448