Shock Induction by Chuck Palahniuk (English) Hardcover Book

by Chuck Palahniuk

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The Nile on eBay Shock Induction by Chuck Palahniuk From the bestselling author of Fight Club comes a dark, satirical parable about a string of mysterious high school disappearances, the seedy underbellies of billionaires, and the tough choices we make in the face of an uncertain future -- FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description From the bestselling author of Fight Club comes a dark satire about the inhuman condition (The Toronto Star) about a string of mysterious high school disappearances, the seedy underbellies of billionaires, and the tough choices we make in the face of an uncertain future. In Shock Induction, the best and brightest students at a seemingly reputable high school are disappearing. Every day it seems another overachiever is lost to an apparent suicide. But something far more sinister is lurking beneath the surface. These kids have been under surveillance since birth, monitored and measured by an online service called Greener Pastures. It s here, in Greener Pastures, that billionaires observe and recruit the next generation of talent. The highest test scores, the best grades, and the most niche extracurriculars just might land these teenagers an enticing offer at auction. A couple of billion dollars in exchange for the remainder of your life and intellectual labor sounds like a pretty fair deal--doesn t it? In a high school only Chuck Palahniuk could imagine, students must choose between the risk of following their dreams and

• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9781668021446
• Condition: Fine

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