Guardian

Format:

Book

Title:

Guardian

Author:

London, Alex.

ISBN:

9780399165764

9780147509819

Publication:

New York, NY : Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), [2014]

Physical Description:

340 pages ; 22 cm

Series title(s):

Proxy ;

Number in series:

BK. 2.

General Note:

Sequel to: Proxy.

Summary:

"The only way to stop people from getting sick is to get the network back online. That means reversing the very revolution that Syd and Knox began"-- Provided by publisher.

In the new world led by the Rebooters, former Proxy Syd is the figurehead of the Revolution. But armed Machinists aren't the only danger. People are falling ill: their veins show through their skin, they find it hard to speak, and sores erupt all over their bodies. Guardians, the violent enforcers of the old system, are hit first, and the government does nothing to help. In the face of an indifferent government, Syd decides it's up to him to find a cure ... and what he discovers leaves him stunned.

Subject(s):

Science fiction.

Epidemics -- Juvenile fiction.

Social classes -- Juvenile fiction.

Gay people -- Juvenile fiction.

Epidemics -- Fiction.

Social classes -- Fiction.

Gay people -- Fiction.

Genre:

Holds:

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Summary

The pulse-pounding sequel to Proxy ! Inspired by The Whipping Boy and Feed , this adrenaline-fueled thriller will appeal to fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent.

In the new world led by the Rebooters, former Proxy Syd is the figurehead of the Revolution, beloved by some and hated by others. Liam, a seventeen-year-old Rebooter, is Syd's bodyguard and must protect him with his life. But armed Machinists aren't the only danger.

People are falling ill--their veins show through their skin, they find it hard to speak, and sores erupt all over their bodies. Guardians, the violent enforcers of the old system, are hit first, and the government does nothing to help. The old elites fall next, and in the face of an indifferent government, Syd decides it's up to him to find a cure . . . and what he discovers leaves him stunned.

This heart-stopping thriller is packed with action, adventure, and heroics. Guardian will leave you breathless until the final page.

A fast-paced, thrill-ride of novel full of non-stop action, heart-hammering suspense and true friendship--just as moving as it is exhilarating. Fans of Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider series, James Dashner's Maze Runner , Patrick Ness's Chaos Walking series, and Marie Lu's Legend trilogy will be swept away by this story.

Praise for PROXY

"Put down what you're doing and read this book. Right now. The complex characters, intricate world, and blistering pace are off-the-charts amazing. I fell in love with this story from the first sentence to the final, epic page. London is a force to be reckoned with." --Marie Lu, author of the Legend trilogy

"Alex London is one of the most multi-dimensional writers out there. Proxy blew me away. It's deep, thrilling, thought-provoking, and at times simultaneously maddening and uplifting. I need to have more of Syd and Knox. Proxy is one stunning read!" --Andrew Smith, author of Winger and Grasshopper Jungle

Praise for GUARDIAN

"Corrupt powers, budding romance, an epidemic and grisly action synthesize to sate sci-fi fans."-- Kirkus Reviews

" Nonstop action and breakneck pace characterize this exceptional thriller. London provides his audience with an intricate plot, enriched by fine world-building and believable characters....This thought-provoking and breathtaking novel belongs in all collections serving young adults."-- VOYA

Author Notes

Alex London writes books for adults, children and teens. At one time a journalist who traveled the world reporting from conflict zones and refugee camps, he now is a full time novelist living in Philadelphia. You can visit him at www.calexanderlondon.com or follow him on Twitter @ca_london.

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 8 Up-London creates an intricately high tech world in which the heroes find themselves on an action-packed quest to save humanity from a zombielike illness and thoroughly corrupt government. After the Jubilee and change in governments, Syd reluctantly finds himself the icon of the Reconciliation with a lovelorn bodyguard, Liam. Syd and Liam race against time and villains, all the while falling in love. This dystopian Detroit has the usual trappings of science fiction-hovercrafts, new ecosystems, gadgets-and the ideals of growing one's own food, communal property, equality, and the evil of debt. Much like Mao's Great Leap Forward (complete with a bedridden gangster leader and illegal "covetous" thoughts), people suffer while the government knowingly feeds off their misery. The message lacks subtlety: absolute power corrupts absolutely. This maxim is illustrated by the Council wittingly allowing people to die of the zombielike illness because the cure requires the rebuilding of the machine that once held them captive to corporations. The Council will destroy themselves if need be; they refuse to return to the old ways. Yet Syd and Liam are willing to fight to the death. Regrettably, Syd seems to have lost some of his moxy, and both characters are fairly two-dimensional, but Proxy (Philomel, 2012) fans will be satisfied with the constant action and the conclusion to Syd's story.-Laura Falli, McNeil High School, Austin, TX (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Horn Book Review

Former Proxy Syd is now the figurehead of the Rebooter revolution, protected from Machinists by fellow Rebooter Liam. When a strange, violent virus starts killing people, Syd decides it's up to him to find a cure. In making Syd and Liam foils for each other, London once again demonstrates the similarities among people in this action-packed thriller. (c) Copyright 2014. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.