Sons of the Crystal Mind - Diamond Roads

A brilliant young woman questions her seemingly perfect life amid the dazzling technology of a city no one can leave
In the wealthiest part of subterranean techno-paradise Diamond City, Charity Freestone yearns to discover her true identity and escape the shadow of her beloved older sister, celebrity 'People's Princess' Ursula.
Despite being courted by the powerful elite, Charity knows there are things she isn't being told about secret control in a world with no government, and strange uses of its miraculous creations. Her fears are confirmed by a devastating attack on her parents - and the realisation that she and Ursula are next.
On the run from a murderous cult, Charity is hurled into a terrifying conspiracy that might just reveal the secret of who she really is. But before she can discover the shocking truth, Charity must face the darkest forces of Diamond City and use all her ingenuity to survive.

One of the first novels to successfully blend science fiction and thriller, Sons of the Crystal Mind kicks off Andrew Wallace's gripping Diamond Roads series in spectacular style. It introduces the extraordinary Charity Freestone, who has the wily courage of Katniss in The Hunger Games, the unpredictable brilliance of Salander in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, and the big-hearted resourcefulness of Juliette in Wool.

Combining ruthless insight with strange adventure in a vividly-realised far-future world, much of this prophetic novel is already coming true. To begin an unforgettable journey, buy it now.

Praise for Diamond Roads Andrew Wallace shows a real talent for world building in this well-written, fast-paced debut novel. From the first page, Diamond Roads is packed with sci-fi smarts. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author - Anne Charnock, winner of the Clarke Award for Dreams Before the Start of Time & the BSFA Award for The Enclave

Fast-paced, clever and beautifully written, Diamond Roads is a richly imagined dystopian thriller that introduces the latest in a long line of cool, kick-ass SF heroines. Charity Freestone combines the strength of Ripley with the wiles of Katniss and the vulnerability of Halo Jones. If you liked Wool, you'll love this - Mark Edwards, bestselling author of The Magpies & Follow You Home

I loved this smart, continually surprising thriller set in a richly drawn world - Simon Guerrier, author of Doctor Who: The Pirate Loop; Primeval: Fire & Water & Being Human: The Road