Sci-fi

Flash Point

by Nancy Kress
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Description

The Collapse has ransacked the economy, making work almost impossible to find and forcing Amy from college hopeful to sole provider for her terminally-ill grandmother and rebellious younger sister. To make ends meet, Amy auditions for a slot on a new reality TV show, which promises both a hefty salary and full medical benefits for her entire family. Somehow, she gets chosen, and she leaps to sign a contract despite her misgivings. The show in which she'll take part has an irresistible premise: audience members can win millions by predicting the behavior of each member of the cast in a crisis. But the producers are willing to do anything to maintain ratings, including using blatant setups, 24/7 surveillance, and even state-of-the-art holographic technology to simulate danger. But soon, the danger becomes all too real, and Amy—on and off the camera—must fight for her life....

What it’s like

ViolenceGraphic
CombatIncidental
HorrorChilling
SpiceWholesome/Clean
ProfanityMild

Details

First published
November 2012
Pages
501
Reading time
About 10 hours
Format
Novel
Publisher
Viking
Language
English
ISBN
9780670012473
Series
Standalone

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