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In two weeks, Punk Jordan turns sixteen.
In two weeks, she will take the Communion Drug and live forever.
In two weeks, she will join the Professional Seeder circuit, where immortal combatants battle until only one remains standing.
In two weeks, she'll have everything she's ever wanted, for eternity.
Just two weeks.
Surviving until then, however, will be the hardest thing she's ever done.
Andreat78
Posted September 19, 2011
Marooned is the story of Alyssa "Punk" Jordan. Punk, although of a higher, wealthy social status, is an unhappy girl. Her mom has severe emotional problems. Her dad, a powerful political player, is controlling and unfeeling towards his wife and daughter. Punk and her mom are virtually prisoners to her father's agenda. It's no wonder Punk spends her time fighting in fierce matches. When the illusion of Punk's world is shattered, she must contend with learning the harsh truths. Betrayal seems to be around every turn. Everything she knows to be true is steadily being ripped away. And Punk must find her way in a world she doesn't really know anything about.
Marooned offers a bleak, futuristic look at an urban society. Most people live their lives high above the ground, never even walking down there. Immortality is a given for the wealthy. Lower classes can earn an extended lifespan by becoming "Indentures". Those who are less fortunate must contend with disease that can be eradicated, if you are of the right social status. But, all the medical "advances" come with a price. There is action, adventure and deception. And Zombies. Yep, Zombies. Turns out, you can't screw around with people's brains with no consequences.
In Marooned, author PJ Druce has built a complete, harsh future that has plausibility. I really appreciate that he applied scientific reasoning to the abilities that his future shows. Marooned is a smart, entertaining read.
Favorite Quote:
".but everyone I know calls me Punk. Whoever that Alyssa girl is, well, I don't know her and she certainly doesn't know me. We're both better off that way. If we ever met I'd probably kick her ass."
Anonymous
Posted December 28, 2011
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Overview
In two weeks, Punk Jordan turns sixteen.
In two weeks, she will take the Communion Drug and live forever.
In two weeks, she will join the Professional Seeder circuit, where immortal combatants battle until only one remains standing.
In two weeks, she'll have everything she's ever wanted, for eternity....