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Gated

By: Amy Christine Parker
Narrated by: Alicyn Packard
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Publisher's summary

A fast-paced, nerve-fraying contemporary thriller that questions loyalties and twists truths.

Appearances can be deceiving.

Lyla Hamilton is a loyal member of the Community. Her family was happy to be chosen by Pioneer to join such an lovely gated neighborhood. Here, life seems perfect.

But after meeting Cody, an outsider boy, Lyla starts questioning Pioneer, her friends, her family - everything. And if there's one thing not allowed in the Community, it's doubt. As Pioneer cleverly manipulates his flock toward disaster, the real question is: Will Lyla follow her heart or follow Pioneer over the edge?

From the outside looking in, it's hard to understand why anyone would join a cult. But Gated tells the story from the inside looking out, and from behind the gates things are not quite so simple. Amy Christine Parker's beautiful writing creates a chilling, utterly unique YA story. Perfect for fans of creepy thrillers and contemporary fiction alike.

©2013 Amy Christine Parker (P)2013 Listening Library

Critic reviews

"Parker doesn’t pull punches, indicating a level of brutality that will appropriately disturb even as it successfully conveys Lyla’s complete entrapment in the Community. Compelling and not that distant from real-world cults that have ended in tragedy." (Starred review, Kirkus Reviews, June 15, 2013)

"Parker skillfully explores the mindset and inner workings of an apocalyptic cult, steadily building toward the inevitable moment of truth...As for the apocalypse itself, Parker keeps things suitably ambiguous, resulting in a complex, intriguing tale rooted in real-world events." (Publishers Weekly, June 10, 2013)

"A tense psychological thriller that will leave you gasping for breath as you race to the very last page." (Gretchen McNeil, author of Ten)

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Scary stuff!

If you could sum up Gated in three words, what would they be?

Cults are bad.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Gated?

That terrible moment where Lyla realizes the truth. Poor girl!

What does Alicyn Packard bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Distinct voices. Good work.

Any additional comments?

This was a super creepy book. Cults are terrifying to me, and this was a first hand look into them. The quotes are very poignant and set the scene beautifully.

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