J:3:3’s only wish before he expires on his 18th birthday is to see the sky. He knows he has a special purpose, to save humanity, and he’s okay with that, mostly. If only he could see the sky first.
Abby Goyer hates moving to Alaska with her biologist dad. He’s preoccupied with his top-secret job, but that’s nothing new. But Abby begins to suspect there’s more going on at her dad’s job than she’d imagined when she meets a very strange guy whose name is Martyr–but looks exactly like a sleazy guy from school: Jason.
But how can she convince the authorities that the old barn near town–Jason Farm–is a cloning lab?
Replication: The Jason Experiment is a science fiction/suspense young adult novel about a girl who discovers her biologist father is covering up multiple secrets—all of which are named Jason. I love that tag line! It intrigued me since I first read it last summer. It seemed a stretch from the author’s previously published novels, The Blood of Kings trilogy (search for the title at the top of my sidebar for reviews), but I’m glad I followed the author to a new style and genre.
Jill Williamson is a novelist, dreamer, and believer. She writes stories that combine danger, suspense, and adventure for people of all ages. An avid reader, she started Novel Teen Book Reviews to help teens find great books to read. Jill also runs an online site and critique group for teen writers at www.teenageauthor.com where she enjoys helping new writers develop their skill.
Growing up in Alaska led to a love of books, and in 2010 her first novel, By Darkness Hid, won the Christy Award. She loves giving writing workshops at libraries, schools, camps, and churches. Jill lives in Oregon with her husband and two children.
I received a copy of this novel from the publisher for the purpose of review, but I’d already downloaded an e-version from NetGalley to read in advance. My (very positive) opinions are mine alone.