00000nam a2200000 a 4500 Lu, Marie aut Verfasser/-in englischsprachiger Jugendroman dystopischer Roman dystopian novel New York Times-Bestseller Jugendroman / englischsprachig Romance Young Adult Novel suspense Legend / Roman-Reihe Legend [Englisch] Marie Lu New York Speak - Penguin Random House 2013 Legend 1 Speak edition 2013 From the New York Times bestselling author of "The Young Elites". What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem. From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths - until the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets. Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills. (Verlagsinformation) 9780142422076 9780142422076 eng Ages 14 and up. New York Times bestseller 352 Seiten