Clair’s world is remarkable; technology has completely transformed people’s lives. All requirements are reproduced instantly by ‘fabbers’, eliminating the need for money. Most importantly the creation of d-mat has revolutionised transportation globally, allowing anyone to go anywhere in a heartbeat. Only ‘Abstainers’, a minClair’s world is remarkable; technology has completely transformed people’s lives. All requirements are reproduced instantly by ‘fabbers’, eliminating the need for money. Most importantly the creation of d-mat has revolutionised transportation globally, allowing anyone to go anywhere in a heartbeat. Only ‘Abstainers’, a minority group convinced the system is dangerous, shun d-mat. But they’re perceived as a crazy fringe element by most people.

So when Clair’s friend Libby suffers life-threatening complications caused by the ‘infallible’ d-mat, Clair finds herself in a dangerous and desperate race against time to save her friend.

This first book in the Twinmaker trilogy is a fast-paced action thriller with intriguing plot twists and a gutsy protagonist who’s determined to succeed at any cost. Highly recommended.

Athina Clarke is a Children’s & YA Book Specialist at Readings Malvern.