Incarceron

By: Catherine Fisher

Narrated by: Kim Mai Guest

Incarceron is a prison unlike any other: Its inmates live not only in cells, but also in metal forests, dilapidated cities, and unbounded wilderness. The prison has been sealed for centuries, and only one man, legend says, has ever escaped.

Finn, a seventeen-year-old prisoner, can’t remember his childhood and believes he came from Outside Incarceron. He’s going to escape, even though most inmates don’t believe that Outside even exists. And then Finn finds a crystal key and through it, a girl named Claudia.

Claudia claims to live Outside—her father is the Warden of Incarceron and she’s doomed to an arranged marriage. If she helps Finn escape, she will need his help in return. But they don’t realize that there is more to Incarceron than meets the eye. Escape will take their greatest courage and cost far more than they know.

Because Incarceron is alive.©2010 Catherine Fisher; (P)2010 Listening Library

Critic reviews

“Fisher creates a world of danger and suspense that will keep readers ensnared.”–BookPage

“Fisher scores a resounding success in this beautifully imagined science fantasy… Complex and inventive with numerous and rewarding mysteries.”–The San Francisco Examiner

“TOP PICK! Readers will be left anxiously awaiting a sequel.”–Romantic Times

“Fisher’s characters are emotionally resonant, flawed, determined, and plagued by metaphysical questions... With some well-timed shocking twists and a killer ending, this is a must have.”–Booklist

“Fisher’s dystopic future, in which technology and decay coexist in a dazzling kaleidoscope of images and time periods, is brilliantly realized… Elegant, gritty, often surprising.”–The Horn Book

“Fisher scores a resounding success in this beautifully imagined science fantasy.”–Publishers Weekly

“By delving into the philosophy of imprisonment and the development of society; discussing how history informs the present; and exploring self-awareness and sentience in nonhuman characters, Incarceron becomes something of a tour de force.”–School Library Journal

“A far-future thriller combines riveting adventure and masterful world-building with profound undertones… Like the finest chocolate, a rich confection of darkness, subtlety and depth, bittersweet and absolutely satisfying.”–Kirkus Reviews

“An imaginative adventure unlike any other. There's a dark sophistication to it that sets it apart and makes it a delicious read.”–Deseret News

Loved this book

What did you love best about Incarceron?

the storyline was something not yet written about it was a great take on alternate reality, in a way that was understood as we have learned in history class period information and yet in the future which is not to far off.

Any additional comments?

my only issue is i had imagined the voice in my mind for the main female character to be more tough and not so broken and fairy like.

I love it!

The narration was pretty good, the story is by far one of my favorites, and the overall feel of this book is great.

Wonderful Story!

An absolutely great story with superior narration. This has been the most enjoyable audiobook I have listened to so far. I am looking forward to listening to the sequel!

Great Story

Loved this book, bought the second as soon as I finished the first. Its a great story for a multitude of ages.

good, but a little confusing

it was a good story but it was easy to get lost and it was pretty easy to get bored.
overall it was one of my all time favorites.