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Gr 10 Up—The third entry in his award-winning dystopian series, following Ship Breaker and The Drowned Cities, tells the story of Tool the "augment," a genetically engineered "half-man" made up of a cocktail of genetic material—human, dog, tiger. Augments are designed to be the ultimate killing machines while remaining fiercely loyal to his creators. However, once Tool discovers that he can suppress his submissive instincts, he rebels against his creators and splinters off from his augment pack to lead an army of soldier boys—human child soldiers—to capture the Drowned Cities. Too...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

As The Drowned Cities (rev. 5/12) concluded, half-man Tool vowed to bring order to the battle- and climate change-ravaged former Washington, DC, in Bacigalupi's dystopian future America. Here, just as Tool is claiming victory, Mercier Corporation (his former owner) and General Caroa (his creator) launch a surprise airstrike that obliterates most of the Drowned Cities. Remarkably, a severely wounded Tool escapes and rejoins Mahlia, along with Ocho and his "soldier boys," who all nurse Tool back to health until they arrive in ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

As The Drowned Cities (rev. 5/12) concluded, half-man Tool vowed to bring order to the battle- and climate change-ravaged former Washington, DC, in Bacigalupi's dystopian future America. Here, just as Tool is claiming victory, Mercier Corporation (his former owner) and General Caroa (his creator) launch a surprise airstrike that obliterates most of the Drowned Cities. Remarkably, a severely wounded Tool escapes and rejoins Mahlia, along with Ocho and his "soldier boys," who all nurse Tool back to health until they arrive in ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More