The Seclusion by Jacqui Castle is a gripping dystopian novel set in the year 2090, where America is ruled by the autocratic Board. The story follows Patch and Rexx, who work for the Board but become fugitives after discovering forbidden books that challenge their beliefs. As they venture beyond the Wall on a fact-finding mission, they uncover truths that lead to rebellion and resistance. The plot is intense, with a steady pace that immerses readers in the setting, reminiscent of works like George Orwell's 1984 and Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games.
Patch, a patriot and protector of the US, navigates a world of excessive surveillance, murder, and lack of due process orchestrated by the Board. Alongside Rexx, she delves into the truth behind the Board's authoritative power and risks everything to uncover the reality behind their controlled society. The novel's first-person narrative in past tense, combined with influences from classic literature, keeps readers engaged till the end, offering a thrilling tale of rebellion and the quest for truth.
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Named a 2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist
In the year 2090, America has walled itself off from the rest of the world.
While on a routine assignment scouting the country's dwindling natural resources, Patricia "Patch" and her best friend, Rexx, discover a cache of dangerous contraband- printed books from before the Seclusion. These texts spark an unquenchable thirst for the truth that leads to the arrest of Patch's father by the totalitarian Board, which runs the entire country.
Evading their own arrest, Patch and Rexx set out across a ruined future United States. Along the way they learn how their country came to be this way, but their newfound knowledge may lead to their own demise.
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