Glory

Name: Glory
Brand: Brilliance Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Maureen McGowan
ISBN: 9781480598287

Author: Maureen McGowan

Series: The Dust Chronicles #3

Narrator: Maureen McGowan

Unabridged: 7 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Published: 07/22/2014

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Science Fiction, Coming Of Age, Dystopian

Synopsis

Glory is a Deviant. That is what she was always taught, growing up in the domed city of Haven. She has the power to kill with her gaze, but she’s learned to control this power and use it only against the monstrous Shredders, who survive on the asteroid dust that mutated their DNA.Now living in a settlement Outside, Glory has the chance to embrace her “Gift” and reunite her remaining family. But she can’t hide from the threat of Shredder attacks or the knowledge of what Management is doing to the employees of Haven.Can she face losing everything she has left to bring freedom to Haven? Will she choose the familiar safety of Cal’s love or risk Burn’s dangerous passion? Ultimately, Glory must decide how far she is willing to go to keep her family safe, and what it really means to be a monster.This is the thrilling finale to The Dust Chronicles trilogy.

About Maureen McGowan

Maureen McGowan always loved writing fiction, but sidetracked by a persistent practical side, it took her a few years to channel her energy into novels. After leaving a career in finance, she hasn’t looked back. Aside from her love of books, she’s passionate about films, fine handcrafted objects, and shoes. Maureen grew up in various Canadian cities. Her previous career moved her to Palo Alto and Philadelphia before she settled in Toronto, where she attends the Toronto International Film Festival each year. Visit her online at: www.maureenmcgowan.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by TheLizWay on August 10, 2014

I had so many issues with Glory; the book and the person. To organize my ramblings, I'm putting everything into a list. 1. Glory's brother Drake goes from saying "hi" to Glory's BFF to boyfriend in one paragraph. No getting to know each other, just flat out dating. Maybe with the dust killing off th......more

Goodreads review by Meghan on June 15, 2014

I really loved this trilogy. There were so many elements within the story that made this a unique dystopian read. I loved Glory and the fact that she was so brave. I liked the fact that although she was much more mature than a normal 16 year old, the author kept the romantic part of the story approp......more

Goodreads review by Chris on June 24, 2014

I really enjoyed this trilogy.......more

Goodreads review by Burn After Reading on May 10, 2017

So its done and I am glad. I liked this trilogy I had issues with it starting in book 1 and I feel slightly let down. It was pretty predictable which is okay I guess since most YA books are. What bothered me was the lack of questions answered. We still don't know why the dust has such an affect on eve......more

Goodreads review by Tricia on June 29, 2017

A Must Read! I am so glad to have found this series on Amazon! I've found a new genre in the writing of Science Fiction and Dystopion imagination and at the age of 71 it's exciting to discover a writer of such imagination and writing skill!......more