A storyteller at heart, this author brings extensive stage experience to the literary world. Her writing is shaped by a passion for crafting compelling characters, a skill honed through performances in opera, musical theatre, and children's productions. Through her work, she delves into the art of narrative, infusing each page with the power of her theatrical background. Readers can anticipate a rich and dramatic storytelling style that reflects her commitment to bringing tales to life.
Intrigue unfolds as twisted facts and distorted truths are explored in this sequel to Verify. The narrative delves into complex themes, challenging perceptions and revealing the intricacies of deception. With a beautifully crafted storyline, it promises to engage readers in a thought-provoking journey that builds on the suspense of its predecessor.
"Wow! Shades of Fahrenheit 451 and Orwell's 1984. Painfully real and urgent. Read this book." --Michael Grant, New York Times bestselling author of the Gone series Bestselling author Joelle Charbonneau's eerily timely, high-stakes page-turner is destined to start important conversations at this particular moment in our history. Meri Beckley lives in a world without lies. When she looks at the peaceful Chicago streets, she feels pride in the era of unprecedented hope and prosperity over which the governor presides. But when Meri's mother is killed, Meri suddenly has questions that no one else seems to be asking. And when she tries to uncover her mother's state of mind in her last weeks, she finds herself drawn into a secret world with a history she didn't know existed. Suddenly, Meri is faced with a choice between accepting the "truth" or embracing a world the government doesn't want anyone to see--a world where words have the power to change the course of a country and where the wrong ones can get Meri killed.
Seven students trapped in their school after a bomb goes off must fight to survive while also discovering who among them is the bomber in this “keenly crafted thriller” ( Kirkus Reviews ) from the author of the New York Times best-selling Testing Trilogy. Perfect for fans of This Is Where It Ends.A congressman’s daughter sick of her cookie-cutter image. A star quarterback with something to hide. A guy who’s tired of the star quarterback ignoring his calls. A clarinet player who’s done trying to fit in—or trying at all. An orphaned rebel who wants to teach someone a lesson. A guy who wants people to see him, not his religion.Diana, Frankie, Tad, Cas, Z, and Rashid couldn’t be more different, but today, they’ve all found a reason to come to school a week before the semester starts. Before the morning’s over, they’ll all be trapped in a building that’s been rocked by a bombing. When they hear on the radio that someone inside is the bomber, and planning to set off more explosions, they’ll also be looking to one another for answers. Told from multiple perspectives, Time Bomb is an emotional thriller that will keep readers guessing about who the bomber could be—and what motivated such drastic action.
PRAISE FOR DIVIDING EDEN: Charbonneau's skill as a thriller writer will hook readers as the tension between the siblings grows and the Trial of Succession rushes towards an explosive end... This new fantasy will give them plenty to sink their teeth into. Booklist
From the author of the New York Times bestselling Testing trilogy comes a sweeping new fantasy series, perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Sarah J. Maas. Twins Carys and Andreus were never destined to rule Eden. With their older brother next in line to inherit the throne, the future of the kingdom was secure. But appearances—and rivals—can be deceiving. When Eden’s king and crown prince are killed by assassins, Eden desperately needs a monarch, but the line of succession is no longer clear. With a ruling council scheming to gain power, Carys and Andreus are faced with only one option—to take part in a Trial of Succession that will determine which one of them is worthy of ruling the kingdom. As sister and brother, Carys and Andreus have always kept each other safe—from their secrets, from the court, and from the monsters lurking in the mountains beyond the kingdom’s wall. But the Trial of Succession will test the bonds of trust and family. With their country and their hearts divided, Carys and Andreus will discover exactly what each will do to win the crown. How long before suspicion takes hold and the thirst for power leads to the ultimate betrayal?
Het land staat aan de vooravond van een burgeroorlog waarin de rebellen het opnemen tegen de wrede en doortrapte leiders van het land. Cia, getalenteerd student aan de universiteit, weet té veel, in ieder geval van de schokkende waarheid achter de Test. Maar ze kan het niet alleen. Dit is haar kans om recht te doen, in praktijk te brengen waarvoor ze heeft getraind. Maar wie zal haar volgen? Op de campus waar achter elke hoek gevaren en leugens schuilen, moet Cia de levens van de mensen van wie ze houdt riskeren en gokken op de loyaliteit van haar klasgenoten. Klasgenoten die stuk voor stuk bewezen hebben dat ze niet te vertrouwen zijn… De inzet is hoger dan ooit – een toekomst geregeerd door angst of hoop. In dit derde en afsluitende deel van haar Test-trilogie weet Joelle Charbonneau de spanning tot grote hoogte te laten stijgen. Klaar of niet, het is examentijd… en het laatste examen is het allergevaarlijkst!
In this suspenseful thriller, teenagers in a small town are drawn deeper into a social networking site that promises to grant their every need . . .regardless of the consequences. . .
Sixteen-year-old Malencia (Cia) Vale rebels against her government's grueling and deadly testing process, a fight that puts her and her loved ones in danger.
The gripping final instalment of this best-selling futuristic trilogy
Cia Vale is now 17 and has everything she ever dreamed of: a boy she loves, a place at the University and a future as one of the leaders of the United Commonwealth. The Testing should be nothing more than a blank space in her mind; an achievement to be celebrated, and then forgotten. But Cia remembers. As further evidence of the government's murderous programmes comes to light, Cia must choose whether to stay silent and protect herself and her loved ones, or expose The Testing for what it is. Above all, the University is a dangerous place, and Cia must remember the advice her father gave her: trust no one.
DO YOU POSSESS A WINNING COMBINATION OF THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICAL SKLLS AND RAW INTELLIGENCE? DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO LEAD OTHERS? ARE YOU WILLING TO CRUSH THOSE WHO STAND IN YOUR WAY?Every year, the United Commonwealth invites top graduates from each colony to participate in The Testing.
