The Innocence Device
The Innocence Device by William Kowalski, published by Orca Book Publishers in 2014, is a science fiction narrative set in the year 2147. The story follows Chago, a twenty-four-year-old prisoner navigating a world dominated by incarceration and guards. The introduction of the Innocence Device, a machine designed to determine guilt or innocence, leads to chaos as prisoners discover its true nature, prompting a riot and a struggle for power within the prison.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of themes such as crime and dystopia, as Chago grapples with the harsh realities of his environment while striving to protect his son, Jim-Jim. The narrative unfolds with high stakes, as Chago’s journey from prisoner to a position of power reveals the complexities of freedom and authority. This edition spans 116 pages and is crafted for older teen readers and adults seeking an engaging, accessible read.
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The year is 2147. Chago, twenty-four, is a prisoner in a world made up only of prisoners and those who guard them.
The only bright spot in Chago’s life is his son, Jim-Jim, whose mother is a guard. In an effort to resolve overcrowding in the prison, the warden introduces the Innocence Device, a high-tech machine he claims can determine innocence or guilt. Prisoners are encouraged to walk through the Innocence Device and experience its rewards: immediate freedom or death. When they discover the machine is rigged, the prisoners riot and take over the prison. After witnessing the execution-style death of the mother of his son, and surviving a brief stint outside the prison walls, Chago ends up in a position of power. But he soon finds the new regime little different from the old, and he sets out to save the only thing he values–his son.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for older teen readers and adults who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
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