Devastation Class, Glen Zipper
Devastation Class, Glen Zipper
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Devastation Class

Author: Glen Zipper, Elaine Mongeon

Narrator: Sophie Amoss, Steven Barnett

Unabridged: 10 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Blink

Published: 09/08/2020

Synopsis

An annihilation force of invading aliens. Human civilization on the brink of extinction. Earth’s only hope—seven cadets and the legendary starship they were never meant to command. No matter the cost, they will stop at nothing to survive. No matter the odds, they will fight to save their future.The distant future. Earth’s Alliance forces have emerged victorious from a brutal nine-year war with the mysterious Kastazi—a vicious, highly advanced alien race. In the dawn of a new peace, the Alliance Devastation Class starship California embarks on a mission of science and learning with a skeleton crew of seasoned officers, civilian students, and inexperienced military cadets in tow.For JD Marshall and Viv Nixon, gifted cadets and best friends, the mission holds special meaning: It offers an opportunity to prove themselves and begin to escape the long shadows of their legendary war hero parents.Suddenly ambushed by a second wave of invading Kastazi forces, JD and Viv make the impossible decision to spearhead a mutiny to save the California and everyone on it. In command and quickly out of options, they are forced to activate the ship's prototype Blink Reactor—an experimental technology they expect to send them to the safe, distant reaches of space. When their escape transports them to a reality they don’t recognize and reveals unimaginably terrifying secrets, they must fight their way home to save not just everyone they love but also humanity itself. Standing in their way are an insurmountable enemy, saboteurs from within, a mystery eons in the making, and the fabric of time and space itself.

About Glen Zipper

Glen Zipper produced the Oscar-winning documentary Undefeated, and the hit Netflix series Dogs. Born in New York City and raised in Fort Lee, NJ, Glen currently resides in Los Angeles, where he enjoys motorcycle riding and stopping to pet every dog he sees. Follow him on Twitter @Zipper and Instagram @glenzipper.

About Elaine Mongeon

Award-winning filmmaker Elaine Mongeon wrote and directed the short films Good Morning for Warner Bros. Pictures and Swiped to Death for Hulu and the Sundance Institute. She also served as an associate producer on Magic Mike XXL. Elaine has a love for the outdoors and has been known to spend her time traversing glaciers in Canada and precision motorcycle riding. Originally from New England, she currently resides in Los Angeles. Follow her on Twitter @E_Mongeon and Instagram @elainemongeon.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jessica

A story packed with self-discovery, action, tension, and great characters! Young readers will enjoy flying through this action-packed story! Set in the distant future, Earth’s Alliance forces have gone through a nine-year war with the vicious alien Kastazi race. The battle was hard fought and even th......more

Goodreads review by Jamie

I don’t know how they did it. Authors Glen Zipper and Elaine Mongeon joined forces to create the sci-fi action thriller Devastation Class with such cohesion that it is quite impressive. This is the tale of seven cadets forced to fight for their starship and their safety that will leave you up at the......more

Goodreads review by Ryan

At first, all I could think about was how much the book resembled star trek. As I kept reading, more and more it felt unique and interesting. The characters were well developed and I found myself wanting to keep reading every time I had to put it down. My only issues were that some of the characters......more

Goodreads review by Michael

This wasn't great - weak characters and dialogue with an uninspired and dull plot line. The action scenes were fairly engaging but I've seen far better elsewhere.......more

Quotes

'Zipper and Mongeon seamlessly weave the thrills and starry-eyed imagination of Star Trek with the introspective heart and humor of a John Hughes film--it's a total blast.' --Seth Grahame-Smith, the New York Times bestselling author of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Seth Grahame-Smith

'Devastation Class is a rare gem of a space story, packed with twists, hair-raising action, and delicious moral quandary. I instantly fell in love with its band of rebel prodigies--and had my heart broken in the all the right ways. Supremely good sci-fi.' Jessica Khoury, author of the Corpus Trilogy and Last of Her Name Jessica Khoury, author of the Corpus Trilogy and Last of Her Name

'Devastation Class looks to be a new classic YA series: gripping, pacey, and action-packed. It reminded me in the best way of the universe-building stories of Heinlein and Card. The cliffhangers matter in this one, so looking forward to the next!' Alex Winter, director (Panama Papers, Showbiz Kids, and Zappa) and actor (Bill and amp; Ted Face the Music) Alex Winter, director (Panama Papers, Showbiz Kids, and Zappa) and actor (Bill & Ted Face the Music)

'Devastation Class has everything I look for in a book--great characters, action, humor, and a lot of heart. Sci-fi fans across the spectrum are going to love it. I can't wait to see where the series goes from here.' Gregory Jacobs, producer of Contagion and Edge of Tomorrow Gregory Jacobs, producer of Contagion and Edge of Tomorrow

'I cannot stress this enough--Devastation Class was just good fun. And right now that's worth traveling to the moon and back for.' Laura Bradley, writer, The Daily Beast Laura Bradley, writer, The Daily Beast

'The themes of self-discovery and eventual disillusionment with reality are classic ones in YA novels, and they are well-placed here. Much attention is paid to keeping the adrenaline level high and the plot moving ... Recommended for teen Trekkies looking for something fast and furious.' School Library Journal School Library Journal

'Zipper and Mongeon get major points for suspenseful and action-packed storytelling ... Loved this action-packed story about teens in space making difficult choices to save humanity as they know it.' The Nerd Cantina The Nerd Cantina

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