Warcross (Warcross #1)

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Synopsis
&“A vibrant, action-packed shot of adrenaline.&”—Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author &“The Hunger Games meets Minecraft.&”—SeventeenFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author—when a game called Warcross takes the world by storm, one girl hacks her way into its dangerous depths. For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn&’t just a game—it&’s a way of life. The obsession started ten years ago and its fan base now spans the globe, some eager to escape from reality and others hoping to make a profit. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down Warcross players who bet on the game illegally. But the bounty-hunting world is a competitive one, and survival has not been easy. To make some quick cash, Emika takes a risk and hacks into the opening game of the international Warcross Championships—only to accidentally glitch herself into the action and become an overnight sensation. Convinced she&’s going to be arrested, Emika is shocked when instead she gets a call from the game&’s creator, the elusive young billionaire Hideo Tanaka, with an irresistible offer. He needs a spy on the inside of this year&’s tournament in order to uncover a security problem . . . and he wants Emika for the job. With no time to lose, Emika&’s whisked off to Tokyo and thrust into a world of fame and fortune that she&’s only dreamed of. But soon her investigation uncovers a sinister plot, with major consequences for the entire Warcross empire. In this sci-fi thriller, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu conjures an immersive, exhilarating world where choosing who to trust may be the biggest gamble of all.
Copyright:
2017

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
368 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780399547980
Related ISBNs:
9780399547966, 9780399547973, 9780525495192, 9780525495208, 9780525495215, 9780525495222, 9781984815767
Publisher:
Penguin Young Readers Group
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Marie Lu
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Romance, Teens, Computers and Internet, Literature and Fiction
Grade Levels:
Seventh grade
Reading Age:
12 and up
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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