Ways of the Doomed
Will be published approx. on 18. June 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-908643-88-9 (ISBN)
Description
"An exciting new voice" - Helen Fitzgerald. It's the year 2089 and everything is altered. The revolutions of the early 21st century have created a world divided - between the Privileged few and the Native (Celtic) underclass. Sorlie is enjoying a typical carefree Privileged teenage life until it is smashed apart by the cruel death of his parents and he is spirited away to live with his ice-cold grandfather at a mysterious island penal colony. Sorlie's discovery that the captives are being genetically altered to remove all trace of their Native origins triggers a chain of shocking events that reveal his grandfather's terrible secrets and, ultimately, the truth about himself.
Reviews / Votes
"If you liked Divergent and that one about hunger, you're going to love Ways of The Doomed. Moira McPartlin's prose is rich but unpretentious, her storytelling, thumping. An exciting new voice in YA fiction." -- Helen FitzGerald "Chilling, intelligent, and thought-provoking, this richly imagined vision of the future gripped me from the outset. Beautifully written with fully realised characters, vivid settings, and a clever and playful use of language, Ways of the Doomed makes for a thrilling read. I loved it! My only complaint? I can't wait for book 2." -- Christina Banach, author of Minty "This is a story that quickly grips you as a reader, and then keeps you turning the page right through to a dramatic conclusion that is nicely unpredictable. The pace is urgent, and the characters and setting are very believable." -- Undiscovered Scotland "An enjoyable read and proof once again that YA novels can be appreciated by all. I look forward to reading the sequels." -- Jackie Law * NeverImitate Blog *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Saraband
Target group
Young adult
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-908643-88-9 (9781908643889)
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Moira McPartlin
Ways of the Doomed
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07/2017
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Fledgling Press
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Person
Moira McPartlin made a big impact with her debut novel The Incomers, which tells the tale of a West African woman moving to a small town in 1960s Scotland. It was shortlisted for the Saltire Society First Book of the Year Award and was a critical success. Moira is also a prolific writer of short stories and poetry, which have been published in a wide variety of literary magazines.