First published 2002
As the nations of Earth vie for control of the gifted children trained at Battle School, Peter Wiggin seizes power with the help of his allies Bean and Petra. A deadly struggle for the fate of the world erupts, with the future of humanity hanging in the balance. In this high-stakes political thriller, the battle lines are drawn, and the stakes have never been higher.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, action, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, power-struggle
Period: 21st-century
352 pages · Hardcover · Tor Books