Spiked, Jon McGoran
Spiked, Jon McGoran
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Spiked

Author: Jon McGoran

Narrator: Sophie Amoss

Unabridged: 13 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/27/2022


Synopsis

A plan for peace turns into a fight for survival in the third book of the acclaimed sci-fi thriller series.Committed to both peace and human rights for chimeras—people who alter themselves with animal DNA—seventeen-year-old Jimi Corcoran is torn when she’s invited to a gathering of moderate pro– and anti–chimera rights activists seeking to find common ground. But when a militant chimera rights group prevents her from attending—and saves her from being killed by the bomb they’ve planted—Jimi herself falls under suspicion for the blast.Seeking to clear her name, Jimi and her chimera boyfriend, Rex, investigate the mysterious group … only to discover that her involvement is no accident. As they dig deeper, they’re drawn into a whirlwind of secret identities, shocking experiments, and an apocalyptic plot that threatens the future of humanity.In this thrilling conclusion to Jon McGoran’s timely and heavy-hitting Spliced series, extremists on both sides square off in an escalating battle between competing visions of the future of humanity, and of the Earth. Set in a near-future society where science is both celebrated and vilified, the Spliced series tackles weighty questions about genetic manipulation, artificial intelligence, population control—and when, if ever, revolution is worth a life.

About Jon McGoran

Jon McGoran is the author of Spliced, a near-future YA science fiction thriller that Kirkus calls, “Timely, thrilling, and more than a little scary.” McGoran’s other books include the acclaimed ecological thrillers Drift, Deadout, and Dust Up, as well as The Dead Ring, based on the hit TV show The Blacklist. Writing as D. H. Dublin, he is also the author of the forensic thrillers Body Trace, Blood Poison, and Freezer Burn. When not writing novels and short fiction or cohosting The Liars Club Oddcast, McGoran works as a freelance writer and developmental editor. Learn more at www.JonMcGoran.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Paige on June 28, 2020

Disclaimer: I received this e-arc from the publisher! Thanks! All opinions are my own. Book: Spiked Author: Jon McGoran Book Series: Spliced Book 3 Rating: 5/5 Publication Date: May 5, 2020 Genre: YA Sci-Fi Recommended Age: 16+ (violence, science, romance, dystopian vibes) Publisher: Holiday House Pages: 352......more

Goodreads review by Denise on February 18, 2020

Wow! This was a terrific sequel and finale to the #Spliced series! The characters were compelling and the issues raised in the plot really got me thinking about how we approach genetics, technology, and global warming. Jimi, the protagonist, had an authentic, realistic voice that wasn't overly whiny......more

Goodreads review by books are love on July 10, 2020

This was an awesome ending to this series. I do hope though we may get a book later on letting us know how Jimi and her boyfriend and friends are doing after all that went down. In this one the tide is turned on Jimi because she is now looked at as a suspect and she is trying to figure out what is r......more

Goodreads review by Marsha on July 16, 2020

"Spiked" is the final book in Jon McGoran's futuristic trilogy. An action-packed, thought-provoking ride "where science is both celebrated and vilified."......more

Goodreads review by Amy on October 05, 2020

Gripping and satisfying conclusion to the series.......more


Quotes

“The thrilling conclusion to the Spliced trilogy kicks off with a bang…This novel profits from an intriguing near-future world, unpredictable nonstop action, and complex ethical decision-making relevant to our own ecological and political climate.” Booklist

“This novel effortlessly mixes science fiction elements into a timely story that will resonate with readers without being overly didactic. A thrilling conclusion.” School Library Journal