Across the Universe

Amy has left the life she loves for a world 300 years away Trapped in space and frozen in time, Amy is bound for a new planet. But fifty years before she's due to arrive, she is violently woken, the victim of an attempted murder. Now Amy's lost on board and nothing makes sense - she's never felt so alone. Yet someone is waiting for her. He wants to protect her; and more if she'll let him. But who can she trust amidst the secrets and lies? A killer is out there - and Amy has nowhere to hide . . . acrosstheuniversebook.com 'All in all, for a sci fi young adult book this is absolutely amazing. The characters are unique, the story is intense and that sneaky little twist adds up to an unforgettable read.' Melissa from spellboundbybooks.com 'An unforgettable opening scene . . . ' Kirkus, Starred Review ' . . . gripping first novel . . . ' Publishers Weekly 'This young adult debut novel - with echoes of Snow White, Star Trek, Coma and Lost in Space - is equally quirky and captivating.' Family Circle ' . . . a compulsively readable crowd-pleaser.' Booklist 'While Amy is well developed as a plucky heroine worth rooting for, it is really the tortured, brilliant, but uninformed Elder who is the star of the novel.' BCCB