Nyxia (Nyxia Triad #1)

by Scott Reintgen Narrated by Sullivan Jones, Dominic Hoffman

Overview

“A high-octane thriller*. . .*Nyxia*grabs you from the first line*and never lets go.” -Marie Lu, #1*New York Times*bestselling author of Warcross

Every life has a price in this sci-fi thriller-the first in a trilogy-that has the nonstop action of The Maze Runner and the high-stakes space setting of Illuminae.*
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What would you be willing to risk for a lifetime of fortune?
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Emmett Atwater isn't just leaving Detroit; he's leaving Earth. Why the Babel Corporation recruited him is a mystery, but the number of zeroes on their contract has him boarding their lightship and hoping to return to Earth with enough money to take care of his family.
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Forever.
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Before long, Emmett discovers that he is one of ten recruits, all of whom have troubled pasts and are a long way from home. Now each recruit must earn the right to travel down to the planet of Eden-a planet that Babel has kept hidden-where they will mine a substance called Nyxia that has quietly become the most valuable material in the universe.
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But Babel's ship is full of secrets. And Emmett will face the ultimate choice: win the fortune at any cost, or find a way to fight that won't forever compromise what it means to be human.
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“The 100 meets Illuminae in this high-octane sci-fi thriller.” -Bustle

AND DON'T MISS NYXIA UNLEASHED!

Editorial Reviews

SEPTEMBER 2017 - AudioFile

Narrator Sullivan Jones conveys the desires, frustrations, and determination of Detroit teen Emmett Atwater as well as the tension in this fast-paced audiobook. Emmett is one of 10 poor teens, most of color, who are competing aboard a spaceship for a position with Babel, a company that mines nyxia, “the new black gold.” Jones conveys Emmett’s African-American background through intonation. He uses soft tones to express Emmett’s sensitive, thoughtful side as the teen wonders about his mother’s cancer, the powers of nyxia, and various moral dilemmas. Jones’s facility with accents also enhances the differentiation of characters. Dominic Hoffman delivers the brief “Interlude” chapter, written by Babel employee Marcus Defoe. Hoffman’s detached tone conveys Defoe’s coldness, a contrast with Jones’s emotive reading of Emmett’s story. S.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine

From the Publisher

"Fans of the 'Hunger Games' and the 'Maze Runner' series will enjoy this series opener." —SLJ

"Both curious and suspicious at every turn, [Emmett] is an ideal narrator, and a sequel can’t come soon enough." —The Bulletin

"Emmett’s self-deprecation, wit, and ability to see the good in others will keep readers riveted and eager for the next volume in this planned trilogy." —PW 

"Nyxia seems to have a mind of its own, but its mystery will carry over into the sequel, which cannot come soon enough." —VOYA

Kirkus Reviews

2017-07-15
Kids endure rigorous competition aboard a spaceship.When Babel Communications invites 10 teens to participate in "the most serious space exploration known to mankind," Emmett signs on. Surely it's the jackpot: they'll each receive $50,000 every month for life, and Emmett's mother will get a kidney transplant, otherwise impossible for poor people. They head through space toward the planet Eden, where they'll mine a substance called nyxia, "the new black gold." En route, the corporation forces them into brutal competition with one another—fighting, running through violent virtual reality racecourses, and manipulating nyxia, which can become almost anything. It even forms language-translating facemasks, allowing Emmett, a black boy from Detroit, to communicate with competitors from other countries. Emmett's initial understanding of his own blackness may throw readers off, but a black protagonist in outer space is welcome. Awkward moments in the smattering of black vernacular are rare. Textual descriptions can be scanty; however, copious action and a reality TV atmosphere (the scoreboard shows regularly) make the pace flow. Emmett's first-person voice is immediate and innocent: he realizes that Babel's ruthless and coldblooded but doesn't apply that to his understanding of what's really going on. Readers will guess more than he does, though most confirmation waits for the next installment—this ends on a cliffhanger. Fast-moving and intriguing though inconsistent on multiple fronts. (Science fiction. 12-16)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169122718
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	09/12/2017
Series:	Nyxia Triad , #1
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

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DAY 1, 8:47 A.M.
(Continues…)

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