Perfect Ruin
Perfect Ruin by Lauren DeStefano is published by Simon and Schuster in October 2013 and spans 356 pages. This edition presents a narrative set in the floating city of Internment, where the protagonist, Morgan Stockhour, grapples with the boundaries of her seemingly safe life. As she navigates her relationships with her family, friends, and betrothed, a shocking murder disrupts the status quo, prompting her to confront the mysteries surrounding her home.
Readers will find a blend of fantasy and dystopian elements as Morgan embarks on an investigation that challenges her understanding of safety and truth. The story explores themes of love and romance, alongside social issues, as Morgan becomes entangled with Judas, a suspect in the murder. As secrets unravel, the narrative delves into the complexities of trust and the consequences of curiosity, ultimately leading Morgan to confront the darker realities of Internment.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Chemical Garden trilogy: On the floating city of Internment, you can be anything you dream. Unless you approach the edge. Children’s Literature says “shades of Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and George Orwell’s 1984 inspire DeStefano’s sci-fi/murder mystery page-turner.”
Morgan Stockhour knows getting too close to the edge of Internment, the floating city and her home, can lead to madness. Even though her older brother, Lex, was a Jumper, Morgan vows never to end up like him. There’s too much for her on Internment: her parents, best friend Pen, and her betrothed, Basil. Her life is ordinary and safe, even if she sometimes does wonder about the ground and why it’s forbidden.
Then a murder, the first in a generation, rocks the city. With whispers swirling and fear on the wind, Morgan can no longer stop herself from investigating, especially once she meets Judas. Betrothed to the victim, Judas is being blamed for the murder, but Morgan is convinced of his innocence. Secrets lay at the heart of Internment, but nothing can prepare Morgan for what she will find—or whom she will lose.
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