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A Game of Life or Death

A Game of Life or Death

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In the book "SHACKLE," a sixteen-year-old girl named Asha discovers her older sister Maya's dead body and seeks help from her hacker friends to uncover the truth about her death. She infiltrates a Zu Tech eSport tournament to launch a Virtual Reality video game that hides a monstrous secret. The book is a thrilling and addictive read for fans of The Hunger Games and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Scholastic


"A gripping and captivating thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish!" - The Irish Examiner

"An addictive YA fiction novel that will have you hooked from the very first page!" - Book Riot

"A must-read for fans of The Hunger Games and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder!" - Bustle

When sixteen-year-old Asha Kennedy discovers the lifeless body of her older sister Maya in their home, her world is shattered into a million pieces. Driven by a desperate need for answers and a fierce desire to escape the clutches of the social services she had grown up in, Asha turns to her group of hacker friends for assistance. Their search takes them to Zu Tech, a renowned games studio where Maya had worked as a lead coder. Asha embarks on a perilous journey to unravel the mystery surrounding her sister's death, realizing that the only way to uncover the truth lies within the confines of Zu Tech.

With the help of her newfound allies, Asha ghosts her old life and infiltrates a prestigious eSports tournament hosted by Zu Tech as they launch a groundbreaking Virtual Reality video game called SHACKLE. Little does she know that this game holds a monstrous secret that could change the course of history forever.

As Asha delves deeper into the world of SHACKLE, she encounters a cast of intriguing characters, each with their own secrets and motivations. From the enigmatic CEO of Zu Tech to the talented gamers competing in the tournament, Asha must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with danger, betrayal, and unexpected revelations.

With heart-pounding tension, unexpected twists, and a shocking conclusion, "SHACKLE" is a guaranteed page-turner that will keep you hooked from start to finish. The first book in a major new YA series, this novel promises to transport readers to a world of excitement, suspense, and adventure. Prepare to be immersed in a world where reality and fantasy collide, and where the line between good and evil is blurred.

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 76 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780702317880

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