Genius

Trust no one. Every camera is an eye. Every microphone an ear. Find me and we can stop him together.

The Players:

Rex– One of the best programmers/hackers in the world, this 16-year-old Mexican-American is determined to find his missing brother.
Tunde-This14-year-old self-taught engineering genius has drawn the attention of a ruthless military warlord by single-handedly bringing electricity and internet to his small Nigerian village.
Painted Wolf-One of China’s most respected activist bloggers, this mysterious 16-year-old is being pulled into the spotlight by her father’s new deal with a corrupt Chinese official.

The Game: India’s youngest CEO and visionary has handcrafted a competition to recruit young teen geniuses from around the world.

The Stakes: Are higher than you can imagine. Like life and death. Welcome to the revolution. And get ready to run.

Praise for Genius: The Game:

“Genius is a breakthrough novel for young adults and others who love this mind-expanding genre. Genius is exciting, provocative, fresh, innovative, and smart, smart, smart. Please don’t wait until Genius is a cult classic to read it.” -James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Maximum Ride novels

“Strong characters who show their bravery throughout, friendships that do not falter, and ethics that do not fail, even when characters are faced with the impossible, are a refreshing change to most teenage novels. Readers will be caught up in the brilliance of the three characters and be surprised at the many twists and turns that they must confront. A gripping must-have.” -School Library Journal, starred review

“Gout’s characters are believable and immensely likable and their friendship serves as a delightful and realistic anchor amid the fast-moving chaos. Science and technology may take center stage in Gout’s fictional Game, but it’s the less flashy craft of writing that sells the story.” -The New York Times Book Review

“a fast-moving story that presents its protagonists with intriguing moral choices” -Publishers Weekly

“it’s tense and suspenseful with a breakneck pace and a plot that twists and turns, the characters reeled me in and made me care about their situations. Topics including engineering, coding, hacking, and physics will be a huge draw for teens interested in STEM subjects, but the compelling story will keep anyone turning the pages to reach the cliff-hanger ending.” -The Booklist Reader