| Glory Contributor(s): McGowan, Maureen (Author) |
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ISBN: 1477847979 ISBN-13: 9781477847978 Publisher: Skyscape OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Dystopian - Young Adult Fiction | Science Fiction - Apocalyptic & Post-apocalyptic - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - General (see Also Headings Under Family) |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Series: Dust Chronicles |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.4" W x 8.1" (0.80 lbs) 315 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Glory is a Deviant. That is what she was always taught, growing up in the domed city of Haven. She has the power to kill with her gaze, but she's learned to control this power and use it only against the monstrous Shredders, who survive on the asteroid dust that mutated their DNA. Now living in a settlement Outside, Glory has the chance to embrace her "Gift" and reunite her remaining family. But she can't hide from the threat of Shredder attacks or the knowledge of what Management is doing to the employees of Haven. Can she face losing everything she has left to bring freedom to Haven? Will she choose the familiar safety of Cal's love or risk Burn's dangerous passion? Ultimately, Glory must decide how far she is willing to go to keep her family safe, and what it really means to be a monster. This is the riveting finale to The Dust Chronicles trilogy. |
Contributor Bio(s): McGowan, Maureen: - Maureen McGowan always loved writing fiction, but having been sidetracked by a persistent practical side, it took her a few years to channel her energy into novels. After leaving a career in finance, she hasn't looked back. Aside from her love of books, she's passionate about films, fine handcrafted objects, and shoes. Maureen grew up in various Canadian cities. Her previous career moved her to Palo Alto and Philadelphia before she settled in Toronto, where she attends the Toronto International Film Festival each year. Visit her online at: www.maureenmcgowan.com. |