{"product_id":"9781250159984","title":"The Between: An Original Story in the World of The Ones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Between\u003c\/i\u003e is a digital-only novella that follows the shocking events of \u003ci\u003eThe Ones\u003c\/i\u003e and leads directly into its exciting sequel, \u003ci\u003eThe Equals\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving every genetic advantage possible can’t save you when you’re outnumbered 99 to 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames was one of the lucky ones randomly selected before birth to receive genetic engineering. Known as the Ones, this one percent of the population is healthy, beautiful, and talented . . . and to some, that’s not fair. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMounting fear and jealousy of the Ones’ success led to the creation of the Equality Movement, which quickly gained enough political traction to demote James, his girlfriend Cody, and others like them to second-class citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow James has been captured, separated from everyone he knows, and sent to a detention camp. What he finds there will change him into a new kind of revolutionary—if he survives . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Imprint Book \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Ones\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eChilling and frighteningly real\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Ones\u003c\/i\u003e leads us down a dark rabbit hole of scientific possibilities, fractured morality, and brutal consequences. It forces the question: If perfection becomes a liability, how far are we willing to go in the pursuit of it -- or to stop it?\"—Kami Garcia, #1\u003ci\u003e New York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling coauthor of \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e and author of\u003ci\u003eThe Lovely Reckless\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eLike watching your favorite TV show, \u003ci\u003eThe Ones\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrill ride with a new shock at every turn\u003c\/b\u003e. You won't believe what happens next, and yet, you should. Because this reality is all too possible.\" —Melissa de la Cruz, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eIsle of the Lost \u003c\/i\u003eand the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eSomething In Between\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A gripping and cautionary tale. \u003cb\u003eA thrilling read\u003c\/b\u003e.” —Brendan Reichs, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling coauthor of the Virals series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThe basic premise for this captivating tale is much closer to practical concern than many might imagine\u003c\/b\u003e. It is crucial that we visualize many possible scenarios like this one so that we can humanely respond to (or better yet anticipate) new technologies and the consequences for new babies. We hopefully will not punish the latter for the shortcomings of the former, and books like this will help us all engage with the key issues, technical and moral.\" —George Church, Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and author of \u003ci\u003eRegenesis: How Synthetic Biology Will Reinvent Nature and Ourselves\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imprint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147395186928,"sku":"9781250159984","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781250159984_p0.jpg?v=1763702847","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781250159984","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}