Description:

What is the price paid for the creation of a perfect society?

In Whitopolis, a gleamingly white city of the future where illness has been eradicated, shock waves run through the populace when a bedraggled, dirt-stricken boy materialises in the main street. Led by government propaganda, most citizens shun him as a demon, except for Wellesbury Noon – a high school student the same age as the boy.

Upon befriending the boy, Wellesbury feels a connection that he can’t explain – as well as discovering that his new friend comes from a land that is stricken by disease and only has two weeks to live. Why do he and a girl named Ezmerelda Dontible appear to be the only ones who want to help?

As they dig deeper, everything they know is turned on its head – and a race to save one boy becomes a struggle to redeem humanity. **

Review

"A remarkable story that fits right in with the dystopian genre and turns it on its ear. Filled with plot twists and turns, this book is worth the read." - Amy's Bookshelf Reviews "Full of mystery and excitement... high points and moments when I was caught by surprise. An intriguing idea which has been well thought out." - Long & Short Reviews YA "Powerful writing with a beautiful flow to it... Anyone interested in dystopian novels and unique storylines will thoroughly enjoy this book. I highly recommend it." - Review Tales by Jeyran Main "Memorable characters and enough plot turns to keep the reader guessing. Recommended for young adult readers interested in dystopian novels." -Sherry Ellis, author of Ten Zany Birds and That Mama is a Grouch