The Undercurrent

Discover 'The Undercurrent' – a gripping YA thriller by acclaimed author Paula Weston, set in a near-futuristic world that blurs the lines between technology and humanity. Dive into the electrifying life of eighteen-year-old Julianne De Marchi, who harbors a dangerous electrical undercurrent beneath her skin. This unique condition grants her extraordinary abilities, igniting fires and sparking chaos, yet she struggles to control it, especially in moments of anxiety. When fate intertwines Julianne's path with Ryan Walsh, a soldier from a shadowy military unit tasked with monitoring her, tension escalates. Ryan’s promising football career was obliterated by injury, but now his mission is clear: follow Julianne and uncover the truth behind her powers and the legacy of her activist mother. As a mysterious enemy launches a brutal attack, Ryan and Julianne are forced into a life-altering conflict that reveals chilling secrets about bio-engineering and corporate greed. 'The Undercurrent' is an exhilarating read that questions the consequences of advanced technology on society, filled with heart-pounding action and complex characters. Experience the plot’s lightning pace and the intense chemistry between its protagonists, perfect for fans of thought-provoking young adult fiction. This trade paperback edition includes 480 pages of immersive storytelling. Order now from Smartfox NZ and enjoy FREE shipping on your copy of this enthralling novel, delivered within 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925498233
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2017
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 480


Description:
Eighteen-year-old Julianne De Marchi is different. As in- she has an electrical undercurrent beneath her skin that stings and surges like a live wire. She can use it - to spark a fire, maybe even end a life - but she doesn?t understand what it is. And she can barely control it, especially when she?s anxious.Ryan Walsh was on track for a stellar football career when his knee blew out. Now he?s a soldier - part of an experimental privatised military unit that has identified Jules De Marchi as a threat. Is it because of the weird undercurrent she?s tried so hard to hide? Or because of her mother Angie?s history as an activist against bio-engineering and big business?It?s no coincidence that Ryan and Jules are in the same place at the same time - he?s under orders to follow her, after all. But then an explosive attack on a city building by an unknown enemy throws them together in the most violent and unexpected way.Paula Weston, author of the much-admired Rephaim series, returns with a standalone work- a near futuristic thriller that is utterly and undeniably thrilling. Great writing, heart-burning characters, probing questions about where technology is taking us - and a plot that zips and zings like an electrical current itself. This is a great young-adult writer at the peak of her powers.

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