Squid Game meets Black Mirror in an electrifying new YA story from the author of acclaimed The Loop series. Fifty minors facing life imprisonment will be given a second chance through a new reality show, The Kill Factor. Contestants will be led through a series of games, each aimed to teach and reform. But only one will win the prize, while the rest will face life in solitary confinement. Winning means freedom, and the kind of money that would change everything for arsonist and accidental murderer Emerson Ness. But what Emerson doesn't know is that more and more contestants will die during each challenge. And the only choice they have is to win over viewers before it's too late . . . A truly edge-of-your-seat sci-fi dystopia with a fresh, reality TV twist Perfect for fans of The Maze Runner and The Hunger Games A sure-fire TikTok hit! PRAISE FOR THE LOOP: 'Your next YA obsession.'ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY 'A terrifying and sinister look into the future that will leave your jaw on the floor.'KASS MORGAN, author of THE 100 'Fans of The Hunger GamesandThe Maze Runner should look no further Thrilling and terrifying in equal measure.' OBSERVER