Need - Paperback

by Joelle Charbonneau (Author)

"No one gets something for nothing. We all should know better." Teenagers at Wisconsin's Nottawa High School are drawn deeper into a social networking site that promises to grant their every need . . . regardless of the consequences. Soon the site turns sinister, with simple pranks escalating to malicious crimes. The body count rises. In this chilling YA thriller, the author of the best-selling Testing trilogy examines not only the dark side of social media, but the dark side of human nature.

When an exclusive new social network starts granting wishes, how far will the students of Nottawa High go to get what they need?

• High School Thriller: For the students of Nottawa High, an invitation to the NEED network is a dream come true--until the required 'favors' escalate from harmless pranks to deadly crimes.
• Be Careful What You Wish For: Kaylee needs a kidney for her brother. Hannah wants another week of vacation. The site promises to deliver anything... for a price.
• Multiple POV Suspense: Told from the perspective of several teens, watch as the network's influence spreads and desperation turns deadly.
• Peer Pressure & Consequences: When everyone around you is getting what they want, saying no isn't an option. But saying yes could get you killed.

Author Biography

Joelle Charbonneau, author of the Testing trilogy, began telling stories as an opera singer, but these days she finds her voice through writing. She lives near Chicago, Illinois, with her husband and son, and when she isn't writing, works as an acting and vocal coach. www.joellecharbonneau.com