Paperback edition of the first book in Shannon's epic futuristic series. In 2059, 19 year old Paige is working in the criminal underworld of Scion London, employed to scout for information by breaking into people's minds. Then she's kidnapped and taken to Oxford, a city kept secret for 200 years, controlled by a powerful race. A global bestseller in hardback, it's sold in 21 countries and has been optioned for a film. 'Samantha Shannon has a hugely inventive talent...' Susan Hill