The Initiation

by Chris Babu

Overview

“The Initiation is a hell of a ride...” —MIT's The Tech

Think. Solve. Survive.

The Confluence destroyed the world as we know it. Manhattan is now New America, a walled-off society whose citizens live on diminishing shares of supplies, food, and hope. The government says everyone is equal but rules with an iron fist, banishing whomever it deems a threat, including Drayden’s mother. Drayden, a timid but gifted teen has only one choice if he wants to save his family and discover the dark secret behind his mother’s exile: enter The Initiation, a series of perilous puzzles and deadly physical trials in the city’s abandoned subway system. Drayden has the brains, but can he summon the bravery necessary to prevail?

“If you like books like Hunger Games and The Maze Runner you will love this one!” —BookedLQ

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682618486
Publisher:	Permuted Press
Publication date:	11/20/2018
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

About the Author

Chris Babu grew up in North Haven, CT, playing soccer and the violin in his free time. After devouring The Shining under the covers with a flashlight when he was eight, Chris was hooked on fiction. He's always had a thing for young adult books. But he's also a major science and math nerd—physics being his favorite—and he has a math degree from MIT.

For nineteen years, he worked as a bond trader on Wall Street, riding the subway to and from work every day. He traded mortgage-backed securities for Bank of America and then Deutsche Bank, where he eventually ran the MBS trading desk. Now Chris writes full-time, always with his trusted assistant Buddy, a 130-pound Great Dane, who can usually be found on his lap. They split their time between New York City and the east end of Long Island. Their omnipresence at home drives his wife Michelle and daughter Lily crazy. He can be found at chrisbabu.com.

Editorial Reviews

"The Initiation is a hell of a ride..."

MIT's The Tech

"Wow! The Initiation has got to be one of the best books I think I've ever read."

The Avid Reader

"A gripping, mind-blowing, brilliant book that makes you think while at the same time delivering a fantastic story."

Renita d'Silva

"Teachers and parents might well consider suggesting that this literate and suspenseful book be included on middle school and high school curricula."

The Independent

"An adrenaline filled and suspenseful dystopian with a penchant for capturing Drayden's emotions on the loss of his mother and the subsequent difficulties he faces. A masterfully written tale that will be liked by fans of Divergent and Warcross."

Books and Tea

"If you are looking for a Hunger Games / Maze Runner type of book, I truly believe you need to pick this book up."

Charlotte Brand

"This is one to remember... This book has very intelligent writing, great character growth and can get very emotional. I recommend this one a lot."

The Page Unbound

"Awesome premise, excellent writing, and wonderfully developed characters."

Reads and Reels

"If you like books like Hunger Games and The Maze Runner you will love this one!... this is a great read and I can't wait for the sequel!"

BookedLQ

"I went into this book knowing next to nothing, so I wasn't sure what I was getting into. That said, I'm so glad I did! I ended up loving this one!"

Adventures Thru Wonderland

"Fans of Joelle Charbonneau's The Testing will love The Initiation. From the first page, Babu writes with action-packed ferocity, never stopping for a second...I could not stop turning the page."

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