The Doubt Factory: A page-turning thriller of dangerous attraction and unscrupulous lies

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In a “provocative thriller,” a privileged young woman confronts ugly truths about her father—and her feelings for the young man trying to take him down (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

Everything Alix knows about her life is a lie. At least that's what a mysterious young man who's stalking her keeps saying. But then she begins investigating the disturbing claims he makes against her father. Could her dad really be at the helm of a firm that distorts the truth and covers up wrongdoing by hugely profitable corporations that have allowed innocent victims to die? Is it possible that her father is the bad guy, and that the undeniably alluring criminal who calls himself Moses—and his radical band of teen activists—is right? Alix has to make a choice, and time is running out, but can she truly risk everything and blow the whistle on the man who loves her and raised her?

“From the opening pages, this is an action-packed thriller with the FBI, secret service, thousands of rats, a kidnapping, and a little romance ... Bacigalupi scores again.” —Library Media Connection, starred review

“A suspenseful, page-turning yarn ... Bound to provoke thought.” —Kirkus Reviews

“This gripping, outstanding contemporary story ... builds at a steady pace, leading to increasingly dramatic plot twists and a climax that will leave readers' hearts pounding.” —School Library Journal

“Multi-award-winning Bacigalupi is becoming an indispensable voice in YA.” —Booklist

“This is a gripping, unsettling read that will no doubt prompt further discussion long after the climactic, cinematic finale.” —The Horn Book

“An exciting read ... Bacigalupi has done an impressive job of placing the reader in the front seat.” —VOYA

In a “provocative thriller,” a privileged young woman confronts ugly truths about her father—and her feelings for the young man trying to take him down (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Everything Alix knows about her life is a lie. At least that's what a mysterious young man who's stalking he...

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Ashley Wilson
May 19, 2024
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About the author

Paolo Bacigalupi is the author of the highly acclaimed The Drowned Cities, Tool of War,and Ship Breaker, a New York Times bestseller, Michael L. Printz Award winner, and National Book Award finalist. He is also the author of the Edgar Awards nominee The Doubt Factory; a novel for younger readers, Zombie Baseball Beatdown; and two bestselling adult novels for adults, The Water Knife and The Windup Girl. His first work of collected short fiction was Pump Six and Other Stories. He co-wrote The Tangled Lands with Tobias S. Buckell. The winner of the Hugo, Nebula, Locus, Compton Crook, John W. Campbell Memorial, and Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Awards, he lives in western Colorado with his wife and son. The author invites you to visit his website at windupstories.com.
Paolo Bacigalupi is the author of the highly acclaimed The Drowned Cities, Tool of War,and Ship Breaker, a New York Times bestseller, Michael L. Printz Award winner, and National Book Award finalist. He is also the author of the Edgar Awards nominee The Doubt Factory; a novel for younger readers,...

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