The Epidemic

Can one girl help others find closure by slipping into the identities of their loved ones? Find out in this riveting sequel to The Remedy and companion to the New York Times bestselling The Treatment and The Program.

In a world before The Program...

Quinlan McKee has spent her life acting as other people. She was a closer--a person hired to play the role of the recently deceased in order to give their families closure. Through this process, Quinn learned to read people and situations, even losing a bit of herself to do so. But she couldn't have guessed how her last case would bring down her entire world.

The only person Quinn trusts is Deacon, her best friend and the love of her life. Except Deacon's been keeping secrets of his own, so Quinn must set out alone to find Arthur Pritchard, the doctor who's been trying to control her life. The journey brings Quinn to Arthur's daughter, Virginia, who tells Quinn the truth about Pritchard's motives. The former closer will start to see that she is the first step in fighting an epidemic.

But Quinlan doesn't want to be a cure. And with all the lies surrounding her, she realizes she has no one left to rely on but herself--even if she doesn't know who that is anymore.

Author: Suzanne Young
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/19/2016
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.60w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781481444705
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 14
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 183172 / Epidemic


Review Citation(s):
Romantic Times 04/01/2016 pg. 48 - Excellent
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2016 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
Booklist 04/15/2016 pg. 50
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2017 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Suzanne Young is the New York Times bestselling author of The Program series. Originally from Utica, New York, Suzanne moved to Arizona to pursue her dream of not freezing to death. She is a novelist and an English teacher, but not always in that order. Suzanne is also the author of Girls with Sharp Sticks, All in Pieces, Hotel for the Lost, and several other novels for teens. Visit her online at AuthorSuzanneYoung.com or follow her on Instagram at @AuthorSuzanneYoung.