The Experiment (the Factory Book 2)

The Experiment (the Factory Book 2) by Catherine Egan is set to be published by Scholastic, Incorporated on October 21, 2025. This 320-page book continues the story from The Factory, following Asher Doyle, who faces the consequences of a life-altering decision made atop the Factory. After what felt like mere moments, Asher discovers that twenty years have passed, leaving him unchanged while his best friend Vi has become the new director of the Factory.
In this sequel, Asher grapples with the reality of being “The Boy Frozen in Time” as he navigates the complexities of his new situation. With Vi now on the opposing side, Asher must uncover the sinister secrets hidden within the Factory, aided by a new group of friends. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, betrayal, and the impact of time, inviting readers to explore the challenges Asher faces in a world that has moved on without him.
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Welcome back to the Factory in The Experiment, the highly anticipated sequel to The Factory that Kirkus called a “thrilling and complex beginning to what will surely be a sought-after series”!
It’s been only moments since Asher Doyle made an impossible decision — a matter of seconds since he set off a time bomb on the rooftop of the Factory that would change his life forever.
At least, it felt like only moments to Asher. But he was wrong.
In reality, twenty years have passed since that fateful night. Twenty birthdays, and yet Asher is still the same thirteen-year-old boy he was when he arrived at the Factory. Asher Doyle, The Boy Frozen in Time.
And it gets worse: Not only is his best friend, Vi, twenty years older — she’s the new director of the evil place she and Asher swore to bring down. What could possibly have happened to make her switch sides?
As Asher wraps his head around all he’s lost, he finds himself at the center of an experiment at the hands of his former ally and best friend. It’s up to him and a new group of friends to expose what new sinister secrets lie buried at the Factory — if he manages to make it out alive . . .
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