Like the finest chocolate, a rich confection of darkness, subtlety and depth, bittersweet and absolutely satisfying.'- Kirkus Reviews 'A far-future thriller combines riveting adventure and masterful world-building with profound undertones. 'By delving into the philosophy of imprisonment and the development of society discussing how history informs the present and exploring self-awareness and sentience in nonhuman characters, Incarceron becomes something of a tour de force.'- School Library Journal 'Fisher scores a resounding success in this beautifully imagined science fantasy.'- Publishers Weekly Elegant, gritty, often surprising.'- The Horn Book 'Fisher's dystopic future, in which technology and decay coexist in a dazzling kaleidoscope of images and time periods, is brilliantly realized.

With some well-timed shocking twists and a killer ending, this is a must have.'- Booklist 'Fisher's characters are emotionally resonant, flawed, determined, and plagued by metaphysical questions. 'TOP PICK! Readers will be left anxiously awaiting a sequel.'- Romantic Times Complex and inventive with numerous and rewarding mysteries.'- The San Francisco Examiner 'Fisher scores a resounding success in this beautifully imagined science fantasy. 'Fisher creates a world of danger and suspense that will keep readers ensnared.'- BookPage They are up against impossible odds, but one thing looms above all: Incarceron itself is alive. His link to the Outside, his chance to break free, is Claudia, the warden's daughter, herself determined to escape an arranged marriage.

Although he has no memory of his childhood, he is sure he came from Outside.

It has been sealed for centuries, and only one man has ever escaped. And then Finn finds a crystal key that allows him to communicate with a girl who claims to live on the Outside.īook Synopsis Incarceron is a prison so vast that it contains not only cells and corridors, but metal forests, dilapidated cities, and wilderness. Finn, a 17-year-old prisoner, has no memory of his childhood and is sure that he came from Outside Incarceron. About the Book Incarceron is a prison so vast that it contains not only cells, but also metal forests, dilapidated cities, and vast wilderness.

Incarceron by Catherine Fisher