Because of their sensitivity to light, arclight is the only thing separating humans from the fade and anything beyond the light is called the dark. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Arclight is a bold and astonishing debut about identity, unnerving connections, tortured romance, and the c. Part 3, which picks up where meridian left off and involves the arclightmore there are actually two more books id like to finish for arclight. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Arclight arclight, book 1 by josin l mcquein fantastic fiction. Humans have a natural fear of the dark and the unknown, they like to live in the light, finding it safe and comforting.
She had found her own historythat she was one of the fade, that she never should have been human. Mcquein, quote from arclight she wants to know why she cant hear you, rue explains. Arclight is a dystopian novel with strong hints of horror. Mcquein there are actually two more books id like to finish for arclight.
Marina was pulled from the dark at the cost of nine lives, and she is paying the price. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Someones attention shouldnt have physical weight, but it does. Arclight arclight, book 1 by josin l mcquein book cover, description, publication history. Mcquein s arclight, but it took some time before it really grabbed me and there were many times throughout the novel when i just wanted answers instead of so much confusion. With a great group of characters and an imaginative and beautifully depicted world, this book is a keeper. Although arclight disappointed my imagination, it was still a good book that i enjoyed. According to worldcat, the book is in 621 libraries. Mcquein is available at in several formats for your ereader. Mcquein, read by katie by chapter one with houston public library a podcast on anchor the world is full of monsters and only the light holds the nightmares at bay in this postapocalyptic thriller pitting the last surviving humans against the fade. As explained in the previous book, the fade are threatening creatures who.
Marina, the protagonist, suffers memory loss, she doesnt know who she is and where she came from. Mcquein s series debut arclight was a breath of fresh air, im talking a huge, gasping breath of lifesaving air. But there is a huge difference between like and love is all i am saying. Just one touch from a fade is certain death, leaving these last surviving humans no choice. I told her your voice has been lost, so shes keeping your hand until it comes back. For all of us, quotes are a great way to remember a book and to carry with us the authors best ideas. The first person to cross the barrier that protects arclight from the fade, teenaged marina has no memory when she is rescued but when one of the fade infiltrates arclight, she recognizes it and begins to unlock secrets she never knew she had. Horizon arclight, book 3 by josin l mcquein fantastic fiction. The sequel to arclight, meridian is an intense, actionpacked pageturner about the lines we draw between right and wrong, light and. Mcqueins ruined future world at first seems as out of focus as her difficulttosee monsters. Arclight is an astonishingly powerful debut by josin l. Part of me wishes this book were more of a twisting and turning thriller than it actually was.
A dystopian with a horrifying scenario for anyone who hates creepy crawlies in the dark. Now she and her three dogs live in a town so small that the buffalo outnumber the people. I need some mailing addresses, so if the seven of you who posted on the first free books post will hit the email button and let me know where to mail your books to, ill get them out asap. This book wasnt without its flaws, but they were negated by the wonderful world building and actual science that served as the basis for this story. The second book in the series, meridian, was published in. This is definitely one of those books that i wasnt sure i would love because of the assumption i placed upon it before i even started reading it. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Arclight is a bold and astonishing debut about identity, unnerving connections, tortured romance, and the. Part 3, which picks up where meridian left off and involves the arclight inhabitants, the fade, and the homestead group all having to find common ground against the.
Postapocalyptic, science fiction, young adult pages. On the other side exist the fade, the race of monsters that brought about humanitys downfall. The enemy is a out of control nano bot colony that has. When one of the fade infiltrates the arclight and marina recognizes it, she will begin to unlock secrets she didnt.
Part 3, which picks up where meridian left off and involves the arclight inhabitants, the fade, and the homestead group all having to find common ground against the common enemy theyve found in the wild hive. Arclight is a horrifying vision of a dystopian book and josin l. The arclight is the last refuge in a postapocalyptic world consumed by terrifying creatures called the fade. I found myself attached to the book i wanted to know more. Ostracized and abused by those whose parents died for her sake, marina is all but alone in the arclight, a safe.
A harrowing scifi thriller about a teen whos survived horrors but lost her memory, for fans of veronica roth, stephen king, and justin cronin. Popular quotes i well knew the rules to follow with our training dogs. Mcquein is a fantastic writer and im really look forward to her upcoming novels. Her alter ego, cherish, a fade, survives inside her. Horizon arclight, book 3 by josin l mcquein book cover, description, publication history. Mcquein is a standalone young adult book that will keep readers guessing. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading arclight. No one crosses the wall of light that keeps the last human survivors safe. Its a solid debut novel that combines dystopian themes with. Mcquein published by greenwillow books on april 23rd 20 pages. Publisher via edelweiss marina thought that she had solved all of the arclights mysteries. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
With a great group of characters and an imaginative and. Mcqueins arclight, but it took some time before it really grabbed me and there were many times throughout the novel when i just wanted answers instead of so much confusion. Part 3, which picks up where meridian left off and involves the. Apr 23, 20 listen to arclight audiobook by josin l. For at least the first third of the book, readers must infer as much as they can from little information, giving the story the feel of a sequel to another book. Arclight kindle edition by mcquein, josin l download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. But upon reflection, i realize that was never the point. Mcquein in a future where darkness has taken over, the arclight is the last hope for humanity. Mcquein does a superb job of immersing the reader in such a hostile environment. Mcqueins series debut arclight was a breath of fresh air, im talking a huge, gasping breath of lifesaving air. The first book, arclight, was published in april 20 by. See the complete arclight series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
Arclight is a science fiction, dystopian, young adult novel series by texan author josin l. Apr 24, 20 a small pocket of survivors live behind a barrier of light called, fittingly, arclight. Then, read on for an interview with mcquein as she shares her dream casting for the movie adaptation of arclight. Josin l mcquein the first person to cross the barrier that protects arclight from the fade, teenaged marina has no memory when she is rescued but when one of the fade infiltrates arclight, she recognizes it and. This bold and astonishing novel about identity, unnerving connections, tortured romance, and facing our worst nightmares is made for fans of veronica roth, stephen king, and justin cronin. Arclight is a bold and astonishing debut about identity, unnerving connections, tortured romance, and the courage we find when we face our worst nightmares. Oct 25, 2014 josin l mcquein, arclight light is safety. The arclight is the last refuge in a postapocalyptic world consumed by terrifying monsters called the fade. Its a mix of the two that beats against my skin as my classmates condemn me, and i do what i always dopretend not to notice the burn gathering at the. The first book, arclight, was published in april 20 by greenwillow books, an imprint of harpercollins publishers. Mcquein, 9781405263948, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Mcquein, i liked the world building, i liked the writing, and i liked the characters. Even for someone who usually is weary of thrillers, this sucked me in and had me totally engrossed. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.