STARTERS

In a future Los Angeles, becoming someone else is now possible. Sixteen-year-old Callie discovers the Body Bank where teens rent their bodies to seniors who want to be young again. But when her neurochip malfunctions, she wakes up in the mansion of her rich renter and finds she is going out with a senator’s grandson. It’s a fairy-tale new life, until she discovers her renter’s deadly plan.

What critics and authors are saying:

“STARTERS is a smart, swift, inventive, altogether gripping story. Callie Woodland, the narrator, deserves a series..!” Dean Koontz

“The only thing better than a terrific concept is one that is as well executed as “Starters.” Readers who have been waiting for a worthy successor to Suzanne Collins’ “The Hunger Games” will find it here. Dystopian sci-fi at its best, “Starters” is a terrific series kickoff with a didn’t-see-that-coming conclusion that will leave readers on the edges of their seats, waiting for the second and final book, “Enders,” which will be out this year.” Susan Carpenter, LA Times

“…chilling and riveting debut… with exquisite pacing, Price weaves a tale of intrigue… A page-turning first novel about the quest for youth and beauty — at the cost of one’s life, soul or treasure.” Jennifer M. Brown, children’s editor, Shelf Awareness

“Newcomer Price launches a dystopian series that offers…a notable command of technique. Raising questions about class, property, and body/mind separation, Price’s thriller features well-crafted tension, believable villains, and moments of stolen sweetness.” Publishers Weekly

“…twists and turns come so fast that readers will stay hooked. Constantly rising stakes keep this debut intense.”  Kirkus Reviews.“Starters is a dystopian read you’ll want to snatch up for yourself . . . With its intriguing plot-twists and dash of romance, Lissa’s novel is a bona fide pageturner that proves you can’t take anything—or anyone—at face value.” MTV.com’s Hollywood Crush

“Price is a gifted writer.” Lionel Shriver, The Book List, The Week Magazine.

“For the next, best entry into the crowded future-dystopia teen novel genre, look for Starters by Lissa Price.” Los Angeles Times Spring Preview: Books

“…twists along with multiple-identity switcheroos and chase scenes worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster… the inevitable sequel can’t appear soon enough.”  Booklist

“Adrenaline-spiked action and cyber-punk intrigue combine in this sci-fi thriller.” Barnes & Noble, Best of the Month

“Fast-paced, romantic and thought-provoking, the jaw-dropping ending left us starving for a sequel.” Justine Magazine

“Fans of The Hunger Games will love it.” – Kami Garcia, coauthor of the bestselling BEAUTIFUL CREATURES trilogy (being produced as a film by Richard LaGravenese staring Viola Davis, Emma Thompson).

Random House Children’s Books, Delacorte, published my debut on March 13, 2012. It’s the first in a series available in hardcover, all ebook versions, as well as an audiobook done by the same people who did Harry Potter, Twilight and Eragon. It will also come out in over twenty-four countries including Germany, Italy, U.K., Taiwan, Korea, Portugal, Canada, Spain, Brazil, Turkey, France, Hungary, Holland, Thailand, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, The Philippines, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, India, Greece, Russia, Indonesia and even Iceland.

In Germany, STARTERS is launching a brand new YA line called IVI from the major publisher Piper Verlag. Go here to see the gorgeous catalog and trailer: lesen-was-ich-will.de/vorschau/index.html. In their audiobook, Callie is voiced by the wonderful Annina Braunmiller, who voices Bella for the Twilight films and audiobooks.

The book trailer that Random House commissioned played before The Hunger Games movie, opening weekend, in many cities across the US and in the UK and the Philippines.

Rockstar bestselling author Kami Garcia (co-author of Beautiful Creatures) was kind enough to give STARTERS a wonderful quote.

The official Random House site is www.StartersBooks.com. It’s like stepping into the future. You can learn more there and see the cover to the e-story, the prequel to STARTERS called “A Portrait of a Starter.” There’s also a free interactive Facebook game at StartersBooks on FB.

This link will take you to a sample of the American audiobook: www.booksontape.com/bookdetail.cfm/YA1881

STARTERS is available through the links to the right, up at the top of this page. If you wish to get a signed book by mail, I have signed stock at Once Upon a Time Bookstore in Montrose, Vroman’s, Flintridge Books, Barnes & Noble Pasadena, Americana, and Santa Monica.  Also Anderson’s in Ill., Books Inc in Berkeley, Barnes and Noble in Princeton. Booksellers always feel free to email me.