{"id":20235,"date":"2024-08-27T09:41:38","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T15:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=20235"},"modified":"2024-08-27T09:41:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T15:41:38","slug":"specimen-by-lisa-towles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=20235","title":{"rendered":"Specimen by Lisa Towles"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A razor-sharp, edge-of-your-seat thriller\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truth is a weapon, and in Towles\u2019s latest novel, it cuts deep. Seventeen-year-old Thea Riggs is caught between the turbulence of adolescence and the deadly intrigue of the Dead Sevens game, a shadowy ordeal that blurs the line between reality and danger. Armed with knowledge to expose the truth, she faces a grim choice: risk everything for justice or save her mother. Towles deftly intertwines Thea\u2019s personal battles with a broader mystery, crafting a narrative rich in themes of identity, trust, and the relentless pursuit of truth. San Francisco, portrayed with striking vibrancy, becomes more than just a backdrop\u2014it\u2019s a living, breathing entity that amplifies the story\u2019s tension. Thea is a fully realized protagonist\u2014relatable yet complex\u2014whose relationships with friends Fergus and Kit add depth and authenticity to the story. The pacing is razor-sharp, and the plot twists relentless. The resolution is satisfying yet leaves a lingering unease. The novel adeptly explores the dark side of technology and its impact on civil liberties, positioning itself alongside acclaimed YA techno-thrillers like “Warcross” by Marie Lu and \u201cThe 5th Wave” by Rick Yancey. Suspenseful and emotionally resonant from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specimen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisa Towles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Publisher: Indies United Publishing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Publication Date: 12\/3\/24<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Formats: Kindle, Paperback, Hardcover<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genre: Young Adult thriller<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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