The Ten Percent Thief

Apex City, formerly Bangalore, is a society ruled by the Bell Curve, where the Virtual elite have the world at their feet, and the Analogs are relegated to the Ten Percent. The system is perfect until the Ten Percent Thief steals a jacaranda seed and plants a revolution in the Analog world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Rebellion Publishing Ltd.

Welcome to Apex City, formerly Bangalore, a place where everything is governed by the mathematically flawless Bell Curve. In this world, the key to success lies in cultivating the perfect image, values, and opinions, allowing individuals to ascend to the prestigious Twenty Percent, the Virtual elite, and achieve global dominance. However, failure to conform to the system's expectations can lead to a downward spiral, landing individuals in the precarious Ten Percent, where they are deprived of basic amenities such as electricity, running water, and even humanity. The system is believed to be flawless, with no room for error. That is, until the enigmatic "Ten Percent Thief" emerges, daring to steal a single jacaranda seed from the Virtual city and plant a revolutionary seed in the barren soil of the Analog world.

This captivating novel, previously published only in South Asia as Analog/Virtual, marks the debut of a fierce and talented new voice in literature. The Ten Percent Thief is a thought-provoking exploration of power, privilege, and the boundaries between the Virtual and Analog realms, challenging readers to consider the consequences of their choices and the potential for change in a world where everything seems predetermined.

Weight: 254g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837860777