I've heard lots of good things about this book, so I am delighted to be shining the spotlight on it today. People's Choice by Litty Williams is part of the Manticore Challenge series and I can't wait to tell you about it.
The Blurb
In near-future NewBrit, where only Winners succeed, Maz Tallis is a Loser. All she wants is the expensive medicine that could save her half-brother, Kyle.
As her final term at Albion House Academy begins, Maz enters the Manticore Challenge, a competition offering the winner 1,000 Life Chances—credits that can be exchanged for life-saving treatments. For Maz, this could be her only shot at getting the medication Kyle so desperately needs.
To improve her chances of winning, Maz comes up with a bold plan. But when Felix, a charismatic Winner, steals her idea, they become fierce rivals. To make matters worse, Kyle gets a superbug, making the need for treatment even more urgent.
As Maz uncovers a disturbing secret at the heart of the competition, she faces an agonising save her brother or expose the threat. Battling self-doubt and a corrupt system, Maz must decide if she will risk everything to reveal the truth. And will she find a way to save the people she loves without losing herself?
Book Details
ISBN: 978 1835741900
Publisher: The Book Guild
Formats: e-book and paperback
No. of Pages: 368 (paperback)
Series: Book One in the Manticore Challenge series
Purchase Links
Amazon UK
Amazon US
Amazon CA
About the Author
Born in Merseyside, Litty Williams wrote her first story at the age of twelve and has been writing off and on ever since. During her early career she worked in sales and corporate finance, then retrained to become a business psychologist where she really enjoyed helping people achieve their potential.
During a Masters in Creative Writing at City University in London Litty finished her first complete novel! Hurrah! This achievement had a massive impact on her belief in herself as a writer – and she has since written several novels and movie scripts.
Litty was inspired to write People’s Choice when working at Wellcome Trust.
Litty explains: “I used to work at Wellcome Trust, a global health charity that runs the brilliant campaign #StopSuperbugs. We face a terrifying future if we can’t #StopSuperbugs, and this forms the backdrop for Maz’s story. At the same time I was (and still am) angry at how much pressure is put on school kids in terms of both exams and social pressures. I’m also concerned about the global refugee crisis, which will only get worse due to climate change. Using my fear and anger, I created Maz’s story, where there’s jeopardy, excitement, and clean teen romance – with lots of dark humour and attitude…(inspired by my own kids.)”
Having worked in the UK, Italy, Hong Kong, and Russia, Litty is now a full-time writer living in south London. In her spare time, Litty plays the violin, is a listening volunteer and wages an ongoing campaign to win the affection of her standoffish cat, Lucy.
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