by Maile Meloy
First published 2015
Benjamin Burrows and Janie Scott want nothing more than ordinary lives in 1955 America. They possess abilities that could stop nuclear catastrophe, but using such power draws unwanted attention from dangerous enemies. When a duplicitous magician offers guidance, his counsel sends the pair toward mortal peril and the realm of death itself. Across the Pacific, their ally Jin Lo finds herself stranded on an isolated island with an American intelligence operative. She uncovers evidence of a lethal conspiracy brewing in China, but the vast ocean separates her from Benjamin and Janie. The young heroes must find a way to bridge impossible distances and reunite before their separate battles overwhelm them. This final installment brings together threads of friendship, sacrifice, and the weight of responsibility that comes with extraordinary gifts.
Genres: science-fiction, historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: America, Pacific Ocean, China
Period: 1955
432 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Content warnings: violence