Tool of War

Tool of War is the third installment in a critically acclaimed science fiction series, following the compelling journey of Tool, a bioengineered "augment" created for battle. Set in a future devastated by climate change, the story sees Tool defy his genetic programming for submission and loyalty, emerging as a leader of human soldier boys. This gripping thriller explores profound themes of freedom, identity, and the ethics of genetic engineering as Tool prepares to wage war against his enslavers. It's a powerful, thought-provoking read for young adults, offering both intense action and deep philosophical questions.

This third book in a major series by a bestselling science fiction author, Printz Award winner, and National Book Award finalist is the gripping story of the most provocative character from his acclaimed novels Ship Breaker and The Drowned Cities. Tool, a half-man/half-beast designed for combat, is capable of so much more than his creators had ever dreamed. He has gone rogue from his pack of bioengineered "augments" and emerged a victorious leader of a pack of human soldier boys. But he is hunted relentlessly by someone determined to destroy him, who knows an alarming secret: Tool has found the way to resist his genetically ingrained impulses of submission and loyalty toward his masters ... The time is coming when Tool will embark on an all-out war against those who have enslaved him. From one of science fiction's undisputed masters comes a riveting page-turner that pulls no punches.