Shock Induction by Chuck Palahniuk (Author)

Author: Chuck Palahniuk

ISBN: 978-1472160195

Price: Rs. 749.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition

Book Overview

From the bestselling author of Fight Club comes a dark, satirical parable about a string of mysterious high school disappearances, the seedy underbellies of billionaires, and the tough choices we make in the face of an uncertain future.In Shock Induction, the best and brightest students at a seemingly reputable high school are disappearing. Every day it seems another overachiever is lost to an apparent suicide. But something far more sinister is lurking beneath the surface.These kids have been under surveillance since birth, monitored and measured by an online service called "Greener Pastures." It's here, in Greener Pastures, that billionaires observe and recruit the next generation of talent. The highest test scores, the best grades, and the most niche extracurriculars just might land these teenagers an enticing offer at auction. A couple billion dollars in exchange for the remainder of your life and intellectual labor sounds like a pretty fair deal-doesn't it?In a high school only Chuck Palahniuk could imagine, students must choose between the risk of following their dreams or the security of money and a lifetime of servitude to the world's wealthiest and most elite-but how much of a choice do they truly have?

Browse this title within our Summer Read collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 240 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-1472160195.

About the Author

Chuck Palahniuk has been a nationally bestselling author since his first novel, 1996's Fight Club, was made into the acclaimed David Fincher film of the same name. Palahniuk's work has sold millions of copies worldwide. He lives outside Portland, Oregon.

Why Readers Pick This Edition

• You’ll love this if you crave fiction that unsettles and provokes. Chuck Palahniuk pulls you into a chilling mystery where ambition, surveillance, and privilege collide, keeping you guessing with every page. The story blends sharp satire with psychological tension, making you question success, morality, and the systems shaping young lives. It’s gripping, uncomfortable in the best way, and lingers long after you finish—perfect when you want a bold, thought‑provoking read.
• Published by Corsair.
• Language: English.
• Page count: 240.

Catalog Description

From the bestselling author of Fight Club comes a dark, satirical parable about a string of mysterious high school disappearances, the seedy underbellies of billionaires, and the tough choices we make in the face of an uncertain future.In Shock Induction, the best and brightest students at a seemingly reputable high school are disappearing. Every day it seems another overachiever is lost to an apparent suicide. But something far more sinister is lurking beneath the surface.These kids have been under surveillance since birth, monitored and measured by an online service called "Greener Pastures." It's here, in Greener Pastures, that billionaires observe and recruit the next generation of...

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