Book Review: Children of Paranoia (Children of Paranoia, #1) by Trevor Shane
Children of Paranoia (Children of Paranoia, #1) by Trevor Shane. © 2011 Dutton Books. ISBN 9780525952374. Trade Paperback. Dystopian/Thriller. 384 pages. Source: ARC provided by the publishers.
“Since the age of eighteen, Joseph has been assassinating people on behalf of a cause that he believes in but doesn’t fully understand. The War is ageless, hidden in the shadows, governed by a rigid set of rules, and fought by two distinct sides—one good, one evil. The only unknown is which side is which. Soldiers in the War hide in plain sight, their deeds disguised as accidents or random acts of violence amidst an unsuspecting population ignorant of the brutality that is always inches away.” – back cover
My Review -
What an fascinating concept this was! Shane creates a terrifying hidden world within our own. One where doing trivial things in our daily life can harbor life and death consequences: paranoia is everywhere.
This book follows twenty-five year old Joseph as he chronicles his assassinations in his journal. Joseph was raised learning all about his family’s deaths and so when he turned eighteen, he began killing for his side by following the rules. When a job goes wrong and he nearly ends up killed (along with his best friends) he is sent to Montreal. Here Joe meets Maria and they fall in love. Again, his assignment nearly goes awry and an innocent life is almost lost. The couple are separated. Read more
