*A BookRiot ‘Best Book of September 2013’ Pick
*A Publishers Weekly Pick: Best New Book for the Week of June 17th, 2013
*Atlantic Wire Summer Book Guide Pick
*Booklist’s 2014 Notable List Placement: Top 10 Best Fiction for Young Adults
 

There is no government. The market, unchecked by mercy, rules. Corporations keep the peace and provide for every need. For the children of the rich—the Patrons of society, like 16 year old Knox—this means a life of excess and privilege. For the poor—like 16 year old Shaun—to get by, it means debt. He’s in debt from the orphanage where he grew up; he’s in debt for his education (what passes for it at the cheap school he attends anyway), and he’s in debt for everything he’s ever done and ever dreams of doing. And debt has made him a Proxy. When a Patron breaks a law, his Proxy takes the punishment. A Patron and a Proxy are never supposed to meet, but when Knox’s mischief leaves a girl dead, the punishment is too much for Shaun to bear, and he’s going to do the unthinkable: escape. When his escape goes wrong, he finds himself caught up with Knox in a conspiracy that’s much bigger than either of them, on a collision course with ruthless men, desperate greed, and with the girl who set it all in motion. The two boys are going to need each other to survive, if they can survive each other first.

Praise for Proxy:

“Accidental Adventures author London drops his first initial for his teen debut, a smart, stylish science-fiction thriller that deftly weaves big issues like guilt, accidents of birth, redemption and commerce into a page-turning read.”

—Kirkus

“Proxy is a fast-paced dystopian novel which should appeal to readers of the Hunger Games and other books with themes which question the assumed social order and view society with a critical eye. The value of friendship and the ability of individuals to create change in the world resonates, while the action and intrigue engage the reader.”
—VOYA

“A big twist and heroic ending will leave readers eager for more.”
—Shelf Awareness

“By the time I reached the end, I was so invested and completely heartbroken that it had come to an end. This novel was just what I was looking for in a dystopian with its originality and complex characters. A huge high five to the author for providing us with a main character who is gay in this genre. It was refreshing and added a dynamic I absolutely adored. Now, how long until the sequel?”
—forever17.com

“You should buy it!”
—Forever Young Adult

“For a story to juggle so many layers of symbolism and allusions without seeming like awkward and heavy handed allegory takes immense skill on the author’s part, and the fact that London manages to do that here while still creating some of the most believable and nuanced young characters I’ve ever met in fiction is a true accomplishment. I wish this book had been around when I was a kid. I’m proud to display Proxy on my shelf alongside the classics in this beloved genre, because its position there is entirely deserved. Rating: A.”
—Geeks Out

“It’s a story full of action, fully of twists, a bit of romance, a bit of heartache. /…/ Five out of five stars.”
—chaosreads.com

“This story is gripping, the characters are believable, and the action is nonstop. Great for avid readers and reluctant readers alike, it’s a terrific combination of sci-fi, suspense, and action.”
—examiner.com

“…Proxy is what a dystopian novel should be.”
—whimsicallyyours.com

“Whatever your kid’s age, interests, or literary predilections, he or she has no excuse to whine about being boooooooored now that summer’s half over. [Proxy is] ominous summer reading for all!”
—Tablet

“…a poignant story of friendship and self-sacrifice, with an impressive ending without a clear resolution that will leave [readers] anxious for planned sequels.”
—BCCB

“Proxy moves blindingly fast through a world of danger gone viral. It’s science-fiction on a joy ride full of deceit and imagination.”
—Deseret News

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