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Shadow Status Kindle Edition

4.4 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

A talented young hacker. A desperate artificial intelligence. The fate of two worlds.

Sixteen-year-old Jaffrey Pewitt holds a life-threatening secret. A genetic outcast, the brilliant teen’s academy scores have earned him a position patrolling the mainframe and eliminating rogue program code ― a job prohibited to those with his DNA. And when he encounters an illegal AI, she threatens to expose his true identity if he doesn’t help her community survive.

Torn between loyalty to his people and protecting himself, Jaffrey walks a knife's edge in a play for more time. But when his superiors upload a massive virtual war machine that causes a lethal power surge, the cost in digital and human lives convinces him that the future of both species may be doomed.

Can Jaffrey choose the right side before it’s too late?

Shadow Status is an explosive standalone cyberpunk novel for readers of all ages. If you like clever heroes, intricate puzzles, and deep moral quandaries, then you’ll love River K. Scott’s electrifying thrill-ride.

Buy Shadow Status to hack into the future today!

Ages 12 and up | ⚠ Some language, simulated violence

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"It reads like a video game." ―Nancy Farmer, author of The House of the Scorpion

"Scott's energetic cyberpunk adventure is a story of xenophobia in a dystopian future ravaged by a genetic disease . . . . She folds themes of environmental degradation and genetic manipulation into a fast-paced caper and delivers a satisfying ending to this cautionary but entertaining story. The message of diverse characters working together to solve a common problem will resonate with readers of all ages . . . .
Takeaway: Cyberpunk fans will thrill to video-game action and sympathetic characters fighting high-stakes battles. Great for fans of: Stephanie Flint's Huntress, Julian North's Age of Order." ―BookLife Editor's Pick

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Ender's Game meets Ready Player One. A fascinating, well-developed future world full of action and intrigue. . . .Jaffrey is the best kind of main character: smart, conflicted, and dealing with forces much bigger than he is . . . . Highly recommended for fans of sci-fi and artificial reality, as well as anyone who loves a good dystopian future tale." ―Sarah McCarthy, author of Shadows of Magic

"Hard-hitting, nonstop action, relatably flawed characters, and a dash of hope. Shadow Status is a sharp, mindful story about class, family, and sentience, and what it means to actually live every day like it's your last while being 100% cyberpunk and 100% fun." ―K.A. Doore, Tor Books author of
The Chronicles of Ghadid

"Gripping, thought-provoking, and upbeat . . . .
Shadow Status is an exciting and wonderfully written dystopian tale with plenty of well-rounded and memorable characters, like Astrid (Jaffrey's precocious younger sister) and Parker (Jaffrey's snarky albino best friend) . . . . This book is overflowing with something vital that we all desperately need right now: hope." ―Michelle Hogmire, Co-Founder of The Haint, Reedsy Discovery

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08JJD4G41
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Guard Tree Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 13, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 361 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1951899202
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

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River K. Scott writes heroic fantasy, urban fantasy, and science fiction that inspires hope and renewed determination in readers to truly believe they can choose their own lives and make a difference in their community.

A binge-worthy long-arc storyteller, River K. Scott takes readers across the megacosms of science fiction and the imagined lands of YA urban fantasy, usually with a blush of romance.

Her Rangers of the Rift series is a Netflix-style adventure for binge readers after her own heart.

When she’s not writing, you can find her rock climbing, developing e-courses for domestic violence advocacy workers, curling up with a hot tea and thrilling story, or out on a trail under a dusky sky. Originally from Central Florida, she now lives in Tucson, Arizona.

Monthly news, ARC opportunities, and other goodies at https://riverkscott.com.

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From the Author

Hi, I’m River K. Scott and I’m crazy about all things fantasy and sci-fi.

My books blend my obsession over the fantastic with the darker questions about our human existence. What is fate? Is there a God? Is there life after death? Why do people do bad things? Who’s calling the shots in our lives? What does it mean to be good?

Whether it’s a young adult urban fantasy thriller, a middle grade historical fantasy, or a high fantasy epic, my books will bolt along at breakneck speed while tackling these questions. Oh, and with a good helping of romance, too.

Along the way, I’ve studied religion and philosophy, donned the MFA and literary agent hats, worked alongside Child Protective Services, developed eLearning for agencies combating domestic violence, and am now producing audiobooks for indie authors.

When I’m not writing, reading, or binging Netflix, I’m rock climbing in Tucson, Arizona.

I grew up in a small town in Central Florida. Yes, we had a neighborhood alligator. And our backyard, policed by two fluffy dogs, was forever being commandeered by poisonous reptiles.

Get book updates and useful thoughts on living a happier life in your inbox—along with a FREE novella, Episode 0 in Rangers of the Rift, straight to your e-reader. Price of Bone is a dark and thrilling standalone prequel to the series.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    As a person interested in both tech and bio-science, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I've been driving a lot and didn't want to "put it down" so I picked up a copy of the audio version, which is beautifully read, and swapped back and forth, reading chapters, and then listening to the next part, and then picking up the book again where I stopped listening. I highly recommend this approach for anyone that prefers reading text but doesn't want to put the story down and needs to be on the road. :)

    It has a fast-paced storyline with compounding twists and turns in a cyberpunk setting that reminded me of Tron and The Matrix. It is easy to get sucked into, and complex enough to keep me interested.

    I can see where other people saw Ender's Game and Ready Player One too. Jaffrey is a great character. I'd love to see a sequel featuring his sister Astrid. Overall, a smart, fun, hopeful book. I definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys uplifting stories with a science-rich setting.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Ender’s Game meets Ready Player One. A fascinating, well-developed future world full of action and intrigue. I was drawn in from the first page and couldn’t stop reading. Jaffrey is the best kind of main character: smart, conflicted, and dealing with forces much bigger than he is, with a history he initially only knows the smallest part of. Highly recommended for fans of sci-fi and artificial reality, as well as anyone who loves a good dystopian future tale.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Shadow Status is an instant sci-fi classic! I loved Jaffrey and his relationship with the world around him and with his little sister Astrid. The world is compelling and the stakes are high in this cyberpunk thriller. I read it in one sitting! The story completes in this book but I’ll be looking for more in case it becomes a series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I loved this book. It's the story of Jaffrey, the classic outsider who stands to lose everything if his secret is discovered. I don't want to give anything away about what happens, so I'll just say this book was a breath of fresh air, action-packed, full of heart, and super timely.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2022
    Format: Kindle
    Far into the future, humanity is living in a fragmented world shared with highly advanced artificial intelligence. Humans have been subdivided by class due to the unfortunate result of a science experiment gone wrong: not everyone will live to adulthood, and if one is not lucky enough to have the genes to be a Reset, they must live out their lives in relative poverty and discomfort until the unknown day when their time runs out. Sixteen-year-old Jaffrey is not like the others in his family—instead of being a Reset, he is a secret Proset thanks to an unlucky roll of the genetic dice. Despite this, Jaffrey leads his class in grades and skills in the hope of becoming a Watcher someday. But will Jaffrey have time to do what he must before he triggers for good?

    This science fiction young adult adventure blends some features of other stories that came before, including The Matrix, The Hunger Games, and Ender’s Game. Placed on a dystopian Earth over one thousand years in the future, this story incorporates new and varied slang and vernacular as one of its most striking features. Thanks to this, readers are immediately transported into Jaffrey’s world before they even know what Jaffrey’s real challenge will be. Based primarily around action and problem-solving, this book takes readers on a twisting ride that makes them question their perceived difference between right and wrong and where both humans and artificial intelligence fall on that line.

    Overall, the writing in this story is good and the story itself is quite interesting, especially as Jaffrey begins piecing together the mystery he has unexpectedly fallen into. Disappointingly, though, the character development and initial lead-in are not as strong as they could be and this can cause readers to disconnect from the story. As the plot advances, however, these shortcomings become less obvious, since the action sequences are taking precedence. This is a good book to share with young adult readers with an interest in science fiction adventure, especially those who have contemplated the role artificial intelligence can ultimately play in human lives.

    I received a copy of this book from the author and I chose to leave this review.

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