{"product_id":"spiked-isbn-9780823449316","title":"Spiked","description":"\u003cb\u003eA plan for peace turns into a fight for survival in the third book of the acclaimed sci-fi thriller series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommitted to both peace and human rights for chimeras--people who alter themselves with animal DNA--seventeen-year-old Jimi Corcoran is torn when she's invited to a gathering of moderate pro- and anti-chimera rights activists seeking to find common ground. But when a militant chimera rights group prevents her from attending--and saves her from being killed by the bomb they've planted--Jimi herself falls under suspicion for the blast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeeking to clear her name, Jimi and her chimera boyfriend, Rex, investigate the mysterious group. . . . only to discover that her involvement is no accident. As they dig deeper, they're drawn into a whirlwind of secret identities, shocking experiments, and an apocalyptic plot that threatens the future of humanity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this thrilling conclusion to Jon McGoran's timely and heavy-hitting Spliced series, extremists on both sides square off in an escalating battle between competing visions of the future of humanity, and of the Earth. Set in a near-future society where science is both celebrated and vilified, the Spliced series tackles weighty questions about genetic manipulation, artificial intelligence, population control--and when, if ever, revolution is worth a life.\"The thrilling conclusion to the Spliced trilogy kicks off with a bang . . . . this novel profits from an intriguing near-future world, unpredictable nonstop action, and complex ethical decision-making relevant to our own ecological and political climate.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"This novel effortlessly mixes science fiction elements into a timely story that will resonate with readers without being overly didactic. A thrilling conclusion.\"\u003cb\u003e —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eJon McGoran writes thrillers for teens and adults. His first YA book, \u003ci\u003eSpliced\u003c\/i\u003e, was named an ALA LITA Excellence in Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Book. He lives in Pennsylvania with his family, where he is a founding member of The Liars Club for writers (liarsclubphilly.com) and cohosts the Liars Club podcast. Learn more at jonmcgoran.com or connect on Twitter and Instagram @jonmcgoran.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301032808677,"sku":"NP9780823449316","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823449316.jpg?v=1767737095","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/spiked-isbn-9780823449316","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}