In Michelle Gagnon’s debut YA thriller, Don’t Turn Around, computer hacker Noa Torson is as smart, tough, and complex as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’s Lisbeth Salander. The first in a trilogy, Don’t Turn Around’s intricate plot and heart-pounding action will leave readers desperate for book two. Sixteen-year-old Noa has been a victim of the system ever since her parents died. Now living off the grid and trusting no one, she uses her hacking skills to stay anonymous and alone. But when she wakes up on a table in a warehouse with an IV in her arm and no memory of how she got there, Noa starts to wish she had someone on her side.
Enter Peter Gregory. A rich kid and the leader of a hacker alliance, Peter needs people with Noa’s talents on his team. Especially after a shady corporation threatens his life in no uncertain terms. But what Noa and Peter don’t realize is that Noa holds the key to a terrible secret, and there are those who’d stop at nothing to silence her for good.
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"Why isn't this a movie yet??? This series is much better written than other well-known young adult dystopian novels such as The Mazerunner or Hunger Games series. It is creative and edgy, and I appreciate the research and time the author has spent getting facts straight and creating an illness that seems terrifyingly real. The author shows kids from all walks of life and develops the characters so that you feel connected to each one. You become invested in all of them, even those who don't frequent the pages or the bad guys. They are complex and inteiguing to get to know. She brings to light the very broken system of foster care and adoption and how children get lost in the cracks, a very real issue of today. The author makes hacking and the electronic world come alive in a way those who are not technologically in the know can understand and find interesting. I love this series so much!!! It has the creativity of young adult fiction with the excellent writing of an adult fiction writer. " — Willow (5 out of 5 stars)
"Why isn't this a movie yet??? This series is much better written than other well-known young adult dystopian novels such as The Mazerunner or Hunger Games series. It is creative and edgy, and I appreciate the research and time the author has spent getting facts straight and creating an illness that seems terrifyingly real. The author shows kids from all walks of life and develops the characters so that you feel connected to each one. You become invested in all of them, even those who don't frequent the pages or the bad guys. They are complex and inteiguing to get to know. She brings to light the very broken system of foster care and adoption and how children get lost in the cracks, a very real issue of today. The author makes hacking and the electronic world come alive in a way those who are not technologically in the know can understand and find interesting. I love this series so much!!! It has the creativity of young adult fiction with the excellent writing of an adult fiction writer. "
“Be prepared to stay up all night reading.”
“Gagnon’s YA debut is a pulse-pounding scary-great read…[that] will have teens begging for more. Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for preteens and teens, a surefire hit.”
“A tight, well-written thriller from a bestselling adult writer. The action and the developments come fast and furious all the way to the end.”
“A fast-paced, rip-roaring thriller for all ages.”
“Gagnon’s writing draws readers effortlessly into an adrenaline-packed ride. This is a smart, gripping addition to the growing hacker-action genre with strong appeal to fans of Doctorow’s Little Brother and Falkner’s Brain Jack.”
“A sophisticated, mind-bending thriller.”
" Fast paced action. I almost wanted to Google PEMA just to check it out. Actually, now that I'm thinking about it again, I think I still might! "
" CAUTION: cussing and brand dropping "
" A young girl wakes up on an operating table with no idea how she got there. This engrossing story is full of action and suspense. The characters are likeable and I am hoping there will be a sequel. "
" Not a bad book, lots of action, but I didn't really connect with the characters. I'll read the next one, though, to see where this is going. "
" Similar to The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, but for YA. "
" Hmm... not as good as I expected. Still a pretty quick & exciting read though! [3.5 / 5] "
" Could not put it down, read it in less than 48 hours. Can't wait for the next one "
" I loved the book. The characters were very real and the book read very easily and well. I can't wait to see what the author has in store for future PER5EF0NE books.Definitely a book that grabs you from the start and keeps you reading. "
" Really liked this book, hope there is a sequel, but I'm pretty sure it ends there. Suspenseful, thrilling, and captivating, left me to read continuously throughout the day :) "
" Full of anxiety and evil corporations... "
" Hmm.. I have a mixed feelings about this book. While the plot is pretty okay, but for some unknown reason, I just couldn't really get into the style of writing of this book. But nevertheless, I would probably be reading the next book of this series. "
" Of course it's the first in a series. Argh. A little over the top, with how quickly and blatently our pair of heroes get found. "
" fabulos!!!! susspensfull. worth every word! "
" A really good story that keeps you turning the pages wondering what could happen next. I hope that there is another book. "
" This is a great YA thriller. The author, Michelle Gagnon, did an excellent job researching the tech and medical side when writing. The book reads more realistic (stuff you and I would actually do) then some of the other "written for Hollywood" type books out there. "
" Can't wait for the next one! "
Michelle Gagnon has been a modern dancer, a dog walker, a bartender, a freelance journalist, a personal trainer, and a model. Her bestselling thrillers for adults have been published in numerous countries and include The Tunnels, Boneyard, The Gatekeeper, and Kidnap & Ransom. Don’t Turn Around was her first young adult novel.
Merritt Hicks made her television debut playing a crazy werewolf cheerleader on the WB’s Clueless two-part Halloween special. Since then she has appeared in several other television shows and films. Also a talented musician, she is the lead singer for the band Stealing Venus. She lives and works in Los Angeles.
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