Nyxia by Scott Reintgen (English) Paperback Book

Description: Nyxia by Scott Reintgen The first in a new three-book series about a group of broken teens who are taken to the far reaches of the universe and forced to decide what theyre willing to risk for a lifetime of fortune. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "A high-octane thriller . . . Nyxia grabs you from the first line and never lets go." —Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Warcross Every life has a price in this sci-fi thriller—the first in a trilogy—that has the nonstop action of The Maze Runner and the high-stakes space setting of Illuminae. What would you be willing to risk for a lifetime of fortune? Emmett Atwater isnt just leaving Detroit; hes leaving Earth. Why the Babel Corporation recruited him is a mystery, but the number of zeroes on their contract has him boarding their lightship and hoping to return to Earth with enough money to take care of his family. Forever. Before long, Emmett discovers that he is one of ten recruits, all of whom have troubled pasts and are a long way from home. Now each recruit must earn the right to travel down to the planet of Eden—a planet that Babel has kept hidden—where they will mine a substance called Nyxia that has quietly become the most valuable material in the universe. But Babels ship is full of secrets. And Emmett will face the ultimate choice: win the fortune at any cost, or find a way to fight that wont forever compromise what it means to be human. "The 100 meets Illuminae in this high-octane sci-fi thriller." —Bustle AND DONT MISS NYXIA UNLEASHED! Author Biography Scott Reintgen has spent his career as a teacher of English and creative writing in diverse urban communities in North Carolina. The hardest lesson he learned was that inspiration isnt equally accessible for everyone. So he set out to write a novel for the front-row sleepers and back-row dreamers of his classrooms. He hopes that his former students see themselves, vibrant and on the page, in characters like Emmett. You can follow him on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter at @Scott_Thought. Review "Fans of the Hunger Games and the Maze Runner series will enjoy this series opener." —SLJ"Both curious and suspicious at every turn, [Emmett] is an ideal narrator, and a sequel cant come soon enough." —The Bulletin"Emmetts self-deprecation, wit, and ability to see the good in others will keep readers riveted and eager for the next volume in this planned trilogy." —PW "Nyxia seems to have a mind of its own, but its mystery will carry over into the sequel, which cannot come soon enough." —VOYA Review Quote " Fans of the Hunger Games and the Maze Runner series will enjoy this series opener." -- SLJ "Both curious and suspicious at every turn , [Emmett] is an ideal narrator, and a sequel cant come soon enough ." -- The Bulletin "Emmetts self-deprecation, wit, and ability to see the good in others will keep readers riveted and eager for the next volume in this planned trilogy ." -- PW "Nyxia seems to have a mind of its own, but its mystery will carry over into the sequel, which cannot come soon enough ." -- VOYA Excerpt from Book DAY 1, 8:47 A.M. Aboard Genesis 11 "You all know why youre here." There are ten of us at the table. We all nod like we even have a clue. Eight of the richest men and women in the world stand at the opposite end of the conference room. Last night, I used PJs phone to look them up. Babel Communications. Swallowed Google back in 2036. Some blogger says theyre NASAs dark little shadow and have been for decades. Whatever they do, they look good doing it. Each of them wears the same charcoal suit. It looks like someone threaded smoke into formal wear. The overheads dance off all the polished shoulders and shoes. But the lights and the room and the world are bending forward to hear the man whos speaking: Marcus Defoe. Hes black, but not like me. Ive spent half my life feeling like an absence, a moonless night. I cant imagine this guy going anywhere without turning heads. Everything about him whispers king. Its in the set of his shoulders and the sound of his voice and the quiet power of his walk. He glides toward us, and a series of warning signs flash through my head. One glance is enough to know hes the most danger- ous man in the room. Leaning back, I pull one of my earbuds out. My music was playing low-key but the Asian kid next to me keeps looking over like its the loudest thing hes ever heard. Tough luck. I leave the volume up just to grind at him. When Babel recruited me, they said all of this was a game. I like playing games, but I like winning games even more. The stiff next to me shakes his head in annoyance, and I already feel like Im up a few points on him. The earpiece bleeds half beats and old-soul voices. Peo- ple at school think I like early hip-hop cause its vintage, but the truth is I could never afford the new stuff. When my neighbor glances over for the thousandth time, I nod and smile like were going to be best friends. "You were chosen to be at the forefront of the most serious space exploration known to mankind. The results of your mission will change the outlook for our species." Defoe goes on to talk about humanity, manifest destiny, and final frontiers. His head is shaved and perfectly round. His smile is blinding. His eyes are so stunningly blue that the girls at school would call them the color of boom. Babels king has a single imperfection: His right hand is withered, like a giant took its sweet time breaking each and every bone. Its the kind of injury youre not supposed to look at, but always do. "The reward for your efforts will be beyond your imagination. A trust fund has already been established for each of you. A check for fifty thousand dollars will be put into your account every month for the rest of your lives." Everyone at the table perks up. Straighter shoulders, wider eyes, less fidgeting. We all react to the numbers because we all must be dead-dancin broke. Except one kid. He looks bored. King Solomon just tossed us the keys to the kingdom, and hes hiding yawns? I take a closer look. Hes white. I fact-check the table and realize hes the only white boy here. American? Maybe. Could be European. Hes sporting a plain three-button shirt. He drums his fingers distractedly on the table, and I spot a tag under one armpit. So the shirts a recent purchase. His hair looks deliberately imperfect, like he wanted to seem more down-to-earth. When he glances my way, I set both eyes back on Defoe again. "Beyond monetary stability, we are also offering our medical plans for your families. They now have free access to health care, counseling, surgery, and the most advanced treatments for cancer and other terminal diseases. Those services come without a price tag, and theyre offered in perpetuity." I dont know what perpetuity means, but some of the kids around the table are nodding wisely. Two of them flinched at the word cancer. Ones a girl with blond hair, blue eyes, and enough makeup to place in a pageant. I spy a strand of pink-dyed hair tucked behind one ear. The other kid is really tan with bright brown eyes. Middle Easterns my guess. I wonder if their parents have cancer. I wonder if thats how Babel roped them into this monkey-in-space routine. I wonder if they noticed me flinch right around the same time they did. Its hard to hear the words that follow, because an image of Moms has snagged my attention. Those bird-thin wrists circled by medical bracelets. We spent enough time in the ICU that the hospital started feeling like a prison. Only difference is that some diseases dont grant parole. ". . . we offer stock options with our company, internal connections with any business in the world, and an opportunity to put your name in the history of the human race. Desmond is passing out a gag order. If youre still interested, just sign on the dotted line." One of the lesser suits makes the rounds. He sets hot-off-the-presses forms in front of each of us. I cant stop staring at the massive gold watch on his wrist. In less-promising circumstances, Id whoops my way out of my chair, slip it off his wrist, and stranger my way out of the room before he knew which way was west. But life is good, so I carefully skim a paragraph with words like privatization and extrajudicial. On my left, the Asian kid considers a strange gathering of symbols. The girl on my rights reading something that looks a little beyond the reach of my high school Spanish. I almost laugh, thinking were the politically correct version of the Justice Squad. But if Babels looking for heroes, they picked the wrong guy. I sign on the dotted line and try to look like I didnt just win the lottery. The suits whisper million-dollar secrets. Defoe prowls a casual, predatory circle to make sure were all being good little boys and girls. I hit next on my shuffle and a nice unfiltered beat drops. Two voices duet their way to a bare-bones chorus. They trade lyrics until it feels like Im back in the concrete jungle, ciphering and laughing with the Most Excellent Brothers.I miss the boys already, especially PJ. Our neighborhoods pretty full of dead ends, though, and Babels offering a way out. I dont know what their offer means to the other kids around the table, but to me it means Moms getting her name at the top of the transplant lists. It means Pops not working night shifts. It means three meals a day and more than one pair of jeans. To me, this is everything. Details ISBN0399556826 Author Scott Reintgen Short Title NYXIA Pages 400 Language English ISBN-10 0399556826 ISBN-13 9780399556821 Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Series The Nyxia Triad Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-06-19 Imprint Ember Series Number 1 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2018-06-19 NZ Release Date 2018-06-19 US Release Date 2018-06-19 UK Release Date 2018-06-19 Audience Age 12 Publisher Random House USA Inc Replaces 9781524771003 Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:118359765;

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