The brilliant young author ofOrigindelivers a daring new novel that explores the question- When does science cross the line?
Jessica Khoury (www.jessicakhoury.com) holds a B.A. in English from Toccoa Falls College. When not writing, she spends her time on the soccer pitch or traveling the world. She lives in Greenville, SC, with her husband and two dogs. Jessica is also the author of Origin.
Praise for Vitro:
"With Vitro, Khoury has created something truly magnificent and
unsettling. This story haunted me long after its final page." –
Marie Lu, New York Times Bestselling author of the Legend
Trilogy
"Khoury has created a violent, thought-provoking tale that grabs
the reader by the throat and doesn't let go." - Booklist
“With its intriguing blend of science fiction and mystery-island
adventure story, this novel offers a multitude of heart-racing
fun.” -BCCB
"Khoury's prose is crisp and her primary characters compelling. The
scientific mystery...is fascinating and serves as a believable
critique of the dangers of scientific research motivated by
profit." -PW
“With vivid descriptions dripping with tropical heat and courageous
characters who find themselves in the midst of mad scientists and
dark conspiracies, Vitro is an exciting, action-packed tale that
left me breathless!” —Morgan Rhodes, New York Times Bestselling
author of Falling Kingdoms
“…the pace is fast and action driven. Teens will find this a quick
read and will enjoy the references to Khoury’s popular debut novel
Origin.” - VOYA
“Origin author Khoury has created a novel that addresses questions
about how far experimentation can ethically go and at what point
experimental subjects become more human than their creators.
Fast-paced chapters…keep readers in suspense until the satisfying
conclusion. In this refreshing offering, Khoury follows in the
footsteps of sci-fi giants Robert Heinlein, Ray Bradbury, and Anne
McCaffrey.” -SLJ
“Well-drawn characters, heart-pounding action, and terrifying
technology, VITRO is what science fiction is all about. Jessica
Khoury lulls you into a false sense of security with her beautiful
writing and vivid descriptions before—BAM!—dropping you into the
middle of a nightmare. You’ll be blown away by what she has in
store for you on Skin Island.” --Jessica Brody, bestselling author
of The Unremembered Trilogy
“This book stressed me out in the best way possible! Khoury fills
her plot with raw danger and suspense, leaving me breathless more
than once!” –Anna Banks, New York Times Bestselling author of The
Syrena Legacy Series
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