The United Continuums: The Continuum Trilogy, Book 3

by Jennifer Brody

Overview

In the epic conclusion to the award-winning Continuum Trilogy, Aero leads a group insurgents from the Second Continuum to overthrow his rival, Supreme General Vinick, and unite his space colony’s military forces, while Seeker embarks on a secret mission back to her home colony to reinforce Earth's defenses and protect the First Continuum against an even greater threat. Meanwhile, Myra’s nightmares have become a reality as the Dark Thing hurtles toward Earth with designs on eradicating the planet’s fledgling populace. The only thing standing in the way are the three Carriers and those who would join them to fight against a second coming of the Doom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681622637
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	07/11/2017
Series:	The Continuum Trilogy , #3
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

Jennifer Brody lives and writes in Los Angeles. After graduating from Harvard University, she began her career in feature film development. Highlights include working at New Line Cinema on many projects, including The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Golden Compass, and Love In The Time of Cholera. She’s a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. She also founded and runs BookPod, a social media platform for authors with hundreds of members.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for The United Continuums:

"As Earth begins to repopulate from the surviving Continuums, Aero, Seeker, and Myra face off against enemies, both from their own colonies and a dark force from beyond. The final chapter of this trilogy (The 13th Continuum; Return of the Continuums) reunites the Carriers for what may be their last battle. This dystopian YA crossover does not disappoint."—KC, Library Journal

"The end of life on Earth may be nigh in this satisfying, fascinating conclusion to Brody’s dystopia series. The United Continuums is the satisfying conclusion to Jennifer Brody’s dystopian young-adult trilogy. Fans of the series will find that Jennifer Brody’s The United Continuums more than lives up to its predecessors, with fast action, well-developed characters and—best of all—imaginative world-building."—Foreword Reviews

"Dystopian done right! Jennifer Brody takes readers on an incredible journey filled with new worlds, life altering decisions, and the human spirit's need to persevere. Fast paced and brilliantly written! Five stars!"—Kelly Anne Blount, USA Today bestselling author

"Wow. Jennifer Brody has done it again, creating another spectacular read that had me on the edge of my seat—I simply couldn't turn the pages fast enough! THE UNITED CONTINUUMS is a breath-taking and satisfying conclusion to The Continuum Trilogy, packed to the brim with characters of great emotional depth, stunning world-building, and beautiful writing. A must-read for science fiction fans. Brody is now one of my auto-buy authors."—Madeline Dyer, author of the Untamed series

"Jennifer Brody just keeps getting better and better! Packed with non-stop action and a sweeping, intricate world, The United Continuums delivers a satisfying conclusion to a sci-fi adventure that you don't want to miss."—Pintip Dunn, New York Times bestselling author of Forget Tomorrow

The United Continuums concludes the story of all the Carriers you’ve come to love through the Continuum Trilogy. Myra, Aero and Seeker’s stories all come to a head in the most thrilling way imaginable and under seemingly insurmountable odds. The climax will surprise you, but leave you satisfied that, in the end, it was always coming to this. Beautifully plotted and deftly executed. Don’t miss Jennifer Brody’s thrilling conclusion to the Continuum Trilogy!"—Kirby Howell, author of Autumn in the City of Angels

Praise for Return of the Continuums:

"Strong female and male characters join forces to save what’s left of the world, while a subplot of love triangles adds emotional suspense. Classic themes of loyalty in the face of adversity and good vs. evil underpin this plot-driven science fiction adventure. Although this is the second volume of a trilogy, enough backstory is included to allow teens to pick it up without having read the first installment. Fans of The 13th Continuum will not be disappointed with this lively sequel."—School Library Journal

"Likeable characters, an intricate world, and imaginative settings combine to make a satisfying young-adult read in Jennifer Brody’s Return of the Continuums, the second book of the dystopian Continuum series."—Foreword Reviews

"The pacing and action are noticeably stepped up in this second outing [...] will please fans of the first." —Kirkus

"The follow up novel to The 13th Continuum is nothing less than a home run for author Jennifer Brody. It builds on a fully realized universe, dense with an ingenious mythology, from book one, yet manages to take readers to a whole new world (pun intended!). Be ready to be angry at the ending, though, because it’s going to leave you clamoring for the final chapter in The Continuum Trilogy!"—Kirby Howell, author of Autumn in the City of Angels

"Return of the Continuums is a riveting, action-packed sequel that kept me up well past my bedtime needing to know how Myra and her friends would survive the dangers of the surface and reach The First Continuum. With plenty of unfolding secrets and an ever-expanding world, this is a series that just gets better and better."—Stephanie Diaz, author of the Extraction series

Praise for The 13th Continuum:

"Brody writes an intelligent narrative that is entertaining as it is introspective about the human race, its fate and where we might end up."—Roanoke Times

"Fans clamoring for a new dystopian science fiction series may appreciate this latest addition to the genre."—School Library Journal

"This gripping read is recommended not only for advanced teen readers, but for adults who enjoy solid sci-fi dystopian settings."—Donovan's Bookshelf

"A fascinating premise and compulsively readable debut. It totally sucked me in." —Robin Talley, author of Lies We Tell Ourselves

"With meticulous world-building and an epic scope, Jennifer Brody has created a fascinating sci-fi story. Readers will flip the pages, anxious to answer a question that will determine the future of humanity: Will they reach the surface? —Pintip Dunn, author of Forget Tomorrow

"The 13th Continuum manages to be smart, surprising, and a good time, all at once. That's hard magic to pull off, but Jennifer Brody makes it seem easy. Swift and surprising, this novel is such a confident debut. Here's to many more."—Victor LaValle, author of New York Times Notable Book of the Year, The Devil in Silver

From the Publisher

2017-04-17
Myra, Aero, and Seeker must unite their continuums against the hostile Fourth Continuum in this trilogy closer.A quick recap refreshes readers' memories on both the world and how the heroes ended up cornered in the First Continuum by the Second Continuum's forces. The three Carriers must decide how to manage the demands of Cmdr. Drakken and the Fourth Continuum, the hostages taken by the Second, and the oxygen drain plaguing the Thirteenth (a slow storyline disjointed from the main action). While not the most immediate threat, the Fourth is the greatest, as they want the secrets of the Doom. Separating, Aero returns to his continuum, the Second, to sway them against the cartoonishly angry Supreme General; Seeker returns to the Seventh to try to rally the mutated humans to the cause; and Myra stays behind and uses her Beacon in a dangerous game of cat and mouse against Drakken. Short chapters ending in cliffhangers (many with no payoff once the storyline is revisited) bog down the pacing, while predictability decreases readers' investment, as the Continuums must inevitably unite against the powerful enemy. While racial markers (short of the occasional hair color) are absent, implying a white default, there is a storyline in which the mutated residents of the Seventh Continuum face discrimination. The climactic battle proceeds predictably, though it's not without entertainment value, and the romantic storylines tie up too neatly. Marred by filler, pacing issues, and predictability. (Science fiction. 12-17)

Kirkus Reviews