Kidnap: A Young Adult Science Fiction Thriller

Kidnap is a Young Adult science fiction thriller that introduces readers to Teodor, a privileged 'Son of Empire' burdened by duty, and Guy Erma, an orphaned boy struggling for survival in the shadow of the powerful Dome. Their paths collide due to a cruel incident, forcing them to confront a world of political intrigue and danger. This fast-paced narrative explores themes of social inequality, duty, ambition, and the critical importance of trust, drawing comparisons to the political depth of Frank Herbert's Dune and the high stakes of Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games. It's an engaging read for teens who enjoy action-packed stories with underlying social commentary.

I don't want to go... Do I have to go?13-year-old Teodor knows his duty to the memory of his father and his kingdom, he must help those less fortunate than himself. He must also impress his uncle the Emperoro if he is ever to become the Son of Empire. A frightening nightmare fills him with foreboding, but still he must do... into the Dome.13-year-old Guy Erma lives in the shadow of the Dome, he has no father and no mother and his future is uncertain, he must start earning a living when he turns 14. He knows not where he will live or even how he will eat, and his only dream is to be accepted in the military academy... at the heart of the Dome...Two boys as different as any two boys might be. One act of cruelty will throw their lives together, but who dare they trust?Reviews:"One of the most powerhouse imaginations I've encountered in sci-fi..." Dean C. Moore, Love on the Run"Guy Erma and the Son of Empire by Sally Ann Melia is a fast-paced and exciting YA military sci-fi read. Don't miss this one!" - Brent LeVasseur, author and illustrator of the Aoléon The Martian Girl series.A good old-fashioned political thriller - if you loved both Frank Herbert's Dune and Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games - you will adore Guy Erma.