True Son

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Powerful forces collide in this explosive conclusion to the middle-grade dystopian Psi Chronicles trilogy.

Four months ago, Taemon was able to stave off an invasion by the Republikite army by using tricks to convince his enemies that the people of Deliverance still had the telekinetic ability known as psi. Now, though, the truth of his deception has come to light, and the Republik is prepared to mount another attack, led by General Sarin and his son, Gevri. Once an ally, Gevri is fuming over Taemons perceived betrayal. Now that his father has put him in charge of a special archon unit, Gevri is ready to exact revenge on his foeand, with Deliverance securely in the control of the Republik, to end the centuries-long war between the Republik and the Nau nations. Can Taemonthe supposed True Son and savior of Deliverancefind a way to save his people one last time

Reviews

Those anticipating the conclusion of the trilogy will not be disappointed.
Kirkus Reviews

Fans of Freakling (2012) and Archon (2013) will fully appreciate this messianic finale.
Booklist

For librarians who havent already purchased this series, nows the time. A great addition to most middle school collections.
School Library Journal

The authors world-building is complex and well thought out ... Fans of the first two dystopian novels will appreciate the finale.
VOYA

Author Bio

Lana Krumwiede is the author of the first two books in the Psi Chronicles trilogy, Freakling and Archon, as well as the picture book Just Itzy, illustrated by Greg Pizzoli. Her short stories, articles, and poems have appeared in various publications, including Highlights, High Five, Spider, Babybug, The Friend, and Chicken Soup for the Childs Soul. She lives in Richmond, Virginia.