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The sins of his father weigh heavily on Durango, an outcast teen mercenary who"s trying to eke out a living on tomorrow"s gritty, trigger-happy Mars.
( Mars roars Durango has lost his crew and his father, b...)
Mars roars Durango has lost his crew and his father, but he still has his second-in-command, Vienne, for now, anyway. And they have a mission: discover everything—absolutely everything—about the secret government project his father was desperate to cover up. Not to mention that Durango's determined to prove himself to Vienne even if he dies trying. As he races through flood and fire and across a violent and terrifying planet, there's a 97% chance he's going to die trying. The chase is on.
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(Repossession is 9/10ths of the law! Girl meets boy at a ...)
Repossession is 9/10ths of the law! Girl meets boy at a car wash. And probably this would have been a sweet teen romance . . . except that the girl's grandfather sold his soul for a classic Cadillac and he used her soul as collateral, too. Which the devil has come to collect, along with the car. Now eighteen-year-old Bug Smoot has to fight for both. Good thing she knows how to fight dirty. Good thing nothing frightens Bug Smoot: not the repo man, not the paranormal creatures, not séances or driving too fast. And good thing that boy from the car wash is actually a supernatural secret agent. This is one helluva ride.
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( A sci-fi thrill ride—incredible action, inventive world...)
A sci-fi thrill ride—incredible action, inventive world-building, deadly humor, and more—for fans of movie classics such as Blade Runner and Mad Max! This is the companion to Invisible Sun and Black Hole Sun, which Suzanne Collins, the author of The Hunger Games, called "imaginative and action-packed." Characters return, new characters are introduced, and the action never stops. Readers embraced the first two books in acclaimed author David Macinnis Gill's trilogy about Durango, Mimi (his nano-implant with a biting wit), and Vienne (his second-in-command), calling the books non-put-downable, thrilling, funny, and totally satisfying. A surefire bet for fans of dystopian sci-fi, from The Hunger Games to Battlestar Galactica. Cinematic action, rapid-fire dialogue, a futuristic setting on a terraformed Mars, and tragic romance—Shadow on the Sun is an unstoppable adrenaline rush!
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(Mars stinksIt s hot. The air reeks of burning fuel; the r...)
Mars stinksIt s hot. The air reeks of burning fuel; the rivers and lakes seethe with sulfur. In the shadows, evil men plot terror and beasts hunt the innocent. Out on the barren crags of the terraformed planet, there is nowhere to hide. No one to heed a call for help.No one, except Durango."
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( Mars stinks It’s hot. The air reeks of burning fuel; t...)
Mars stinks It’s hot. The air reeks of burning fuel; the rivers and lakes seethe with sulfur. In the shadows, evil men plot terror and beasts hunt the innocent. Out on the barren crags of the terraformed planet, there is nowhere to hide. No one to heed a call for help. No one, except Durango.
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The sins of his father weigh heavily on Durango, an outcast teen mercenary who"s trying to eke out a living on tomorrow"s gritty, trigger-happy Mars.
University of Tennessee.
Gill began his writing career by publishing short stories in small magazines, including The Crescent Review and Writer"s Forum. In 2005, Scarecrow Press published his critical biography Graham Salisbury: Island Boy, a reference book intended for scholars of young adult literature. His debut novel, Soul Enchilada was published to acclaim in 2009.
A second YA novel, Black Hole Sun, August 2010 has received a starred review from Booklist, as well as recommendations from several authors:
Fortunately, he is armed with an Artificial Intelligence implant, a crew of colorful misfits, and an unshakable sense of humor.
David Macinnis Gill rockets readers to new frontiers in this imaginative, action-packed tale. - Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games
Great story, great characters, and nonstop action.
David Gill takes you to a rugged, fast, tough world. - Chris Crutcher, author of Deadline and Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes
Black Hole Sun grabbed me by the throat and didn"t let go until the last page.
In the best tradition of Heinlein and Firefly, Black Hole Sun is for readers who like their books fast-paced, intense, and relentless.
Buy it, read it, pass it on!" - Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Wintergirls and Speak
Gill "has been a house painter, cafeteria manager, bookstore schleper, high school teacher, and college professor He now lives on the Carolina coast with his family. Plus multiple fish and two rescued dogs.
He is represented by Rosemary Stimola of the Stimola Literary Studio.”
Gill started teaching in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
After teaching at two different schools around the area, he moved on to the university environment. David has a “bachelor’s degree in English/creative writing and a doctorate in education, both from the University of Tennessee, as well as an M.ED from Tennessee-Chattanooga.” He is the Past-President of ALAN (The Assembly on Literature for Adolescents), and has written and published everything from short stories to book reviews and critical essays.
Cynthia Leitich Smith Interview
Debbi Michiko Florence Interview
JMPrince Interview
YA Book Central Interview
Authors On The Verge Interview
YA Y Not Interview
Blog
David Macinnis Gill"s Personal Blog
Soul Enchilada Book Webpage.
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