BOOK #1 of The Verona Trilogy: Young Adult, Post-Dystopian Fiction
It's the 24th century and humans, with the help of artificial
intelligences (A.I.s), have finally created the perfect
post-dystopian society. To make equally perfect citizens for this
world, the elders have created History Camps, full sized
recreations of cities from Earth's distant pasts. Here teens live
the way their ancestors did, doing the same dirty jobs and
experiencing the same degradations. History Camps teach youths not
to repeat the mistakes that almost caused the planet to die. But
not everything goes to plan. In this first of a trilogy, we meet
three spoiled teens in the year 2347. Hansum almost 17, is good
looking and athletic. Shamira, 15, is sassy, independent and an
artistic genius. Lincoln, 14, is the smart-aleck. But you don't
have to scratch too far beneath the surface to find his
insecurities. These three "hard cases" refuse the valuable lessons
History Camps teach. But when they are kidnapped and taken back in
time to 1347 Verona, Italy, they only have two choices; adapt to
the harsh medieval ways or die. The dangers are many, their enemies
are powerful, and safety is a long way away. It's hardly the ideal
environment to fall in love - but that's exactly what happens. In
an attempt to survive, the trio risks introducing technology from
the future. It could save them - or it could change history. Series
Overview: The Lens and the Looker is the first book of The Verona
Trilogy. It's followed by The Bronze and the Brimstone and The
Loved and the Lost. The series takes readers along on the
life-changing journey of three 24th century teens. While the three
protagonists appear quite immature in the first half of The Lens
and the Looker, this is not a series aimed exclusively at young
teens. Lory Kaufman says he writes for readers 13 to 113, (and
precocious 12-year-olds) This is borne out by the fact that about
half the readership of the series is adult. What many readers say
they love about this series is its wonderful mix of science fiction
(the future) and historical fiction (the past). While there's time
travel, there are also sword fights, and while there are detailed
descriptions of ancient technologies, the story also includes many
colorful characters who just happen to be artificial intelligences.
There's allusions to a Romeo and Juliet love story and also
characters who have murderous intentions toward the lovers. And the
setting? Many readers are praising the accurately described
historical setting of 14th century Verona Italy, where much of the
story takes place.
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