*Welcome to a safe and secure new world, where beauty is bought and sold, and freedom is the ultimate crime The Registry* saved the country from collapse, but stability has come at a price. In this patriotic new America, girls are raised to be brides, sold at auction to the highest bidder. Boys are
The Registry
โ Scribed by Stoker, Shannon
- Book ID
- 107576454
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 192 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9780062271723
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โฆ Synopsis
Welcome to a safe and secure new world, where beauty is bought and sold, and freedom is the ultimate crime
The Registry saved the country from collapse, but stability has come at a price. In this patriotic new America, girls are raised to be brides, sold at auction to the highest bidder. Boys are raised to be soldiers, trained to fight and never question orders.
Nearly eighteen, beautiful Mia Morrissey excitedly awaits the beginning of her auction year. But a warning from her married older sister raises dangerous questions. Now, instead of going up on the block, Mia is going to escape to Mexicoand the promise of freedom.
All Mia wants is to control her own destinya brave and daring choice that will transform her into an enemy of the state, pursued by powerful government agents, ruthless bounty hunters, and a cunning man determined to own her . . . a man who will stop at nothing to get her back.
Review
Beautifully writtena chilling and shocking look at a futuristic America that will stay with you long after you close the book. (Jennifer L. Armentrout, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of Wait for You)
About the Author
Shannon Stoker is a licensed attorney who works for Northern Illinois University, assisting students and staff with research integrity. The Registry is her first novel. Shannon lives in De-Kalb, Illinois, with her husband and small dog.
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