by Karen Lord
First published 2016
Rafi Delarua has watched his family crumble under his father's corrupt use of psionic power. The government now monitors Rafi constantly, subjecting him to invasive brain analysis that he despises. He breaks free and travels to Punartam, a planet where his mental abilities mark him as normal rather than dangerous. Punartam also serves as the hub for wallrunning, the sport Rafi loves most. His best friend connects him with elite training opportunities that seem like a dream come true. But Rafi discovers he has entered a much larger contest than he imagined. Political upheaval spreads across star systems while Zhinuvian cartels scheme in the shadows. The galaxy grows more perilous by the day. One possible answer emerges that could reshape everything, requiring journeys between worlds, shifts in cosmic influence, and devotion to a sport that means more than victory.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, sports, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Punartam, Zhinuvian
368 pages · Paperback · Jo Fletcher Books