Blackout

Homeland meets Marie Lu's Legend in Blackout, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Ally Condie called "a thrilling combination of Wells's trademark twists and terror. Fantastic!"

Laura and Alec are highly trained teenage terrorists. Jack and Aubrey are small-town high school students. There was no reason for their paths ever to cross.

But now a mysterious virus is spreading throughout America, infecting teenagers with impossible superpowers—and all teens are being rounded up, dragged to government testing facilities, and drafted into the army to fight terrorism.

Suddenly, Jack, Laura, Aubrey, and Alec find their lives intertwined in a complex web of deception, loyalty, and catastrophic danger—where one wrong choice could trigger an explosion that ends it all.

The virus has spread... and four teens are infected.

This new life isn't what I asked for. And if I can't learn to protect myself, it will destroy me.

My mission is clear. My enemies will fall. And nothing will stand in my way.

I knew there was something wrong with me. But maybe I can be more than just a freak.

People always underestimate me. They only see a pretty face. And that mistake is going to cost them.

“An intense journey with some of the most shocking twists and turns I’ve ever read.” - Pittacus Lore, #1 New York Times bestselling author of I Am Number Four

PRAISE FOR ROBISON WELLS: “A chilling, masterful debut. With its clever premise, quick pace, and easy-to-champion characters, Wells’ story is a fast, gripping read with a cliffhanger ending that will leave readers wanting more.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“An exciting, edge-of-your-seat read that combines psychological themes from works like Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games and Ender’s Game in a truly unique way. Variant should join the ranks of today’s must-read science fiction and fantasy series. A highly recommended addition to any collection for teens.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)

“Benson’s account unfolds in a speedy, unadorned first person. Hard to put down from the very first page, this fast-paced novel answers only some of the questions it poses, holding some of the most tantalizing open for the next installment in a series that is anything but ordinary.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Variant is a compelling story on so many levels. I loved it! The twist behind it all is my favorite since Ender’s Game.” - James Dashner, New York Times bestselling author of the Maze Runner trilogy

“Good old-fashioned paranoia taken to giddy extremes. Take Veronica Roth’s Divergent, strip out the angst, add a Michael Grant-level storytelling pace, and you have this very satisfying series starter.” - Booklist

“Blackout offers almost non-stop action. An explosive ride of suspense, thrills and frustration.” - Deseret News

“This fast-paced book will keep readers guessing.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

“Filled with heart-racing action and suspense. An impressive debut with wide appeal, especially for fans of Alexander Gordon Smith’s Lockdown and James Dashner’s The Maze Runner.” - School Library Journal

“Fans seeking a fast-paced, action-heavy read will find this generates a lot of excitement.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Picking up only moments after the first book ends, Feedback features the same nonstop, breathless pace, adding new dimension to old characters and new plot twists that are hard to see coming. An absorbing read that won’t let fans of the first down.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Blackout is a thrilling combination of Wells’ trademark twists and terror. Fantastic!” - Ally Condie, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Matched

“In a world where terrorism is an increasing threat, this fast-paced book brings it home.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Wells knows how to snare readers’ attention and hold them spellbound. There is no shortage of white-knuckle action.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)