{"product_id":"guardian-book-alex-london-9780147509819","title":"Guardian","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe pulse-pounding sequel to \u003ci\u003eProxy\u003c\/i\u003e  Inspired by \u003ci\u003eThe Whipping Boy \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eFeed\u003c\/i\u003e, this adrenaline-fueled thriller will appeal to fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Hunger Games \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDivergent.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the new world led by the Rebooters, former Proxy Syd is the figurehead of the Revolution, beloved by some and hated by others. Liam, a seventeen-year-old Rebooter, is Syd's bodyguard and must protect him with his life. But armed Machinists aren't the only danger. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePeople are falling ill--their veins show through their skin, they find it hard to speak, and sores erupt all over their bodies. Guardians, the violent enforcers of the old system, are hit first, and the government does nothing to help. The old elites fall next, and in the face of an indifferent government, Syd decides it's up to him to find a cure . . . and what he discovers leaves him stunned. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis heart-stopping thriller is packed with action, adventure, and heroics.\u003ci\u003e Guardian \u003c\/i\u003ewill leave you breathless until the final page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA fast-paced, thrill-ride of novel full of non-stop action, heart-hammering suspense and true friendship--just as moving as it is exhilarating. Fans of Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider series, James Dashner's \u003ci\u003eMaze Runner\u003c\/i\u003e, Patrick Ness's Chaos Walking series, and Marie Lu's Legend trilogy will be swept away by this story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for PROXY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePut down what you're doing and read this book. Right now. The complex characters, intricate world, and blistering pace are off-the-charts amazing. I fell in love with this story from the first sentence to the final, epic page. London is a force to be reckoned with. --Marie Lu, author of the Legend trilogy \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlex London is one of the most multi-dimensional writers out there. \u003ci\u003eProxy\u003c\/i\u003e blew me away. It's deep, thrilling, thought-provoking, and at times simultaneously maddening and uplifting. I need to have more of Syd and Knox.\u003ci\u003e Proxy\u003c\/i\u003e is one stunning read  --Andrew Smith, author of \u003ci\u003eWinger \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGrasshopper Jungle\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for GUARDIAN\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCorrupt powers, budding romance, an epidemic and grisly action synthesize to sate sci-fi fans.--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNonstop action and breakneck pace characterize this exceptional thriller. London provides his audience with an intricate plot, enriched by fine world-building and believable characters....This thought-provoking and breathtaking novel belongs in all collections serving young adults.--\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49565316251921,"sku":"GOR012869553","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49589569126673,"sku":"GOR009979690","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50128363487505,"sku":"CIN0147509815A","price":4.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50211907731729,"sku":"GOR011575173","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51331392536849,"sku":"CIN0147509815VG","price":4.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":52102973423889,"sku":"CIN0147509815G","price":4.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ LIKE_NEW \/ SBYB","offer_id":52997561450769,"sku":"CIN0147509815LN","price":4.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0147509815.jpg?v=1751441611","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/guardian-book-alex-london-9780147509819","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}