Elusion

By Cheryl Klam, Claudia Gabel | Publisher: HarperCollins

About the book

The mind-blowing beginning of a futuristic series about the seductive nature of a perfect virtual world and how far one girl will go to uncover the truth behind the illusions.

A new technology is sweeping the country. To enter Elusion®, you need an app, a visor, and a wristband, and you'll be virtually transported to an exotic destination where adventure comes without the complications or consequences of real life. When there are accusations that Elusion is addictive and dangerous, Regan is determined to defend it and is pulled into incredible new worlds to discover deeply buried truths—and to make the ultimate choice between love and loyalty. . . .

Full of thrilling mystery, romance, and intriguing technology, this Inception-inspired thriller is perfect for fans of dystopian and sci-fi novels such as Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, Matched by Ally Condie, and Partials by Dan Wells, and is continued in the sequel, Etherworld.


  • Virtual Reality Adventure: Enter Elusion, a perfect world where adventure comes without consequences. But when the program her father created is accused of being dangerous, Regan must dive in to find the truth.
  • Mind-Bending Mystery: As Regan seeks to defend her father's legacy, the lines between the real world and the virtual one begin to blur. Is Elusion the paradise it seems, or a prison for the mind?
  • A Dangerous Utopia: Elusion is touted as the perfect escape, but whispers of addiction and a sinister corporate agenda suggest a darker truth is hiding behind the perfect code.
  • Dystopian Romance: Torn between her loyalties to her best friend Patrick and a mysterious new ally, Regan must make a choice that could cost her everything—including her heart.

Editions of Elusion

Paperback
ISBN 9780062122421
EBook
ISBN 9780062122438

Read an Excerpt

The mind-blowing beginning of a futuristic series about the seductive nature of a perfect virtual world and how far one girl will go to uncover the truth behind the illusions.

A new technology is sweeping the country. To enter Elusion®, you need an app, a visor, and a wristband, and you'll be virtually transported to an exotic destination where adventure comes without the complications or consequences of real life. When there are accusations that Elusion is addictive and dangerous, Regan is determined to defend it and is pulled into incredible new worlds to discover deeply buried truths—and to make the ultimate choice between love and loyalty. . . .

Full of thrilling mystery, romance, and intriguing technology, this Inception-inspired thriller is perfect for fans of dystopian and sci-fi novels such as Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, Matched by Ally Condie, and Partials by Dan Wells, and is continued in the sequel, Etherworld.


  • Virtual Reality Adventure: Enter Elusion, a perfect world where adventure comes without consequences. But when the program her father created is accused of being dangerous, Regan must dive in to find the truth.
  • Mind-Bending Mystery: As Regan seeks to defend her father's legacy, the lines between the real world and the virtual one begin to blur. Is Elusion the paradise it seems, or a prison for the mind?
  • A Dangerous Utopia: Elusion is touted as the perfect escape, but whispers of addiction and a sinister corporate agenda suggest a darker truth is hiding behind the perfect code.
  • Dystopian Romance: Torn between her loyalties to her best friend Patrick and a mysterious new ally, Regan must make a choice that could cost her everything—including her heart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elusion about?

The mind-blowing beginning of a futuristic series about the seductive nature of a perfect virtual world and how far one girl will go to uncover the truth behind the illusions.

A new technology is sweeping the country. To enter Elusion®, you need an app, a visor, and a wristband, and you'll be virtually transported to an exotic destination where adventure comes without the complications or consequences of real life. When there are accusations that Elusion is addictive and dangerous, Regan is determined to defend it and is pulled into incredible new worlds to discover deeply buried truths—and to make the ultimate choice between love and loyalty. . . .

Full of thrilling mystery, romance, and intriguing technology, this Inception-inspired thriller is perfect for fans of dystopian and sci-fi novels such as Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, Matched by Ally Condie, and Partials by Dan Wells, and is continued in the sequel, Etherworld.


  • Virtual Reality Adventure: Enter Elusion, a perfect world where adventure comes without consequences. But when the program her father created is accused of being dangerous, Regan must dive in to find the truth.
  • Mind-Bending Mystery: As Regan seeks to defend her father's legacy, the lines between the real world and the virtual one begin to blur. Is Elusion the paradise it seems, or a prison for the mind?
  • A Dangerous Utopia: Elusion is touted as the perfect escape, but whispers of addiction and a sinister corporate agenda suggest a darker truth is hiding behind the perfect code.
  • Dystopian Romance: Torn between her loyalties to her best friend Patrick and a mysterious new ally, Regan must make a choice that could cost her everything—including her heart.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Elusion?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mysteries and the unexplained > Children’s / Teenage general interest: UFOs and extraterrestrial beings

Where can I read a sample of Elusion?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062122421

Is Elusion part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Elusion

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Elusion?

Cheryl Klam, Claudia Gabel

Who is the Publisher of the book Elusion?

HarperCollins

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Elusion is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062122421) and ebook(ISBN 9780062122438)

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