Toys

A futuristic thriller from the world's bestselling thriller writer

In the future, humans will no longer rule the world. Elites have taken control of civilised society; humans exist merely to serve. Elites are genetically modified, technologically enhanced versions of humankind. Originally designed and created by humans, they were intended to save humanity. Instead, they have slowly usurped humans from leadership and have made them their subjects.

Animosity between Elites and humans is great and many rebels fight back against the Elite. Hays Baker is a high-ranking agent in the Elite forces and at the forefront of keeping the humans under control. However, in one particularly brutal and organised attack, Hays is seriously injured and rushed to hospital. During an operation, doctors discover a horrifying fact – Hays Baker is human.

Hays is immediately placed under arrest and is sure to be executed. Still unable to process the devastating revelation, Hays manages to escape and sets off in search of the truth of his identity. But to understand this he must first learn of a greater truth, hidden within the rule of the Elite.

About the Author

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past decade – the Alex Cross, Women’s Murder Club and Detective Michael Bennett novels – and he has written many other number one bestsellers including romance novels and stand-alone thrillers. He lives in Florida with his wife and son. James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books specifically for young readers.