{"product_id":"augusta-pine-does-not-exist","title":"Augusta Pine Does Not Exist","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEmily Lloyd-Jones\u003c\/b\u003e grew up on a vineyard in rural Oregon, where she played in evergreen forests and learned to fear sheep. She currently resides in Northern California, where she enjoys wandering in redwood forests. Her other novels include \n\u003ci\u003eIllusive\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eDeceptive\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Hearts We Sold\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Bone Houses\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Drowned Woods\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Wild Huntress\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A teen turned covert asset matches wits with her unsuspecting hostage-takers in this outstanding thriller.... Subtle sci-fi worldbuilding complements witty, whiz-bang plotting.\" \u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An extremely compelling plot, an unforgettable main character, and lots of questions of morality combine for excellent escapism... For fans of Tess Sharpe and Holly Jackson.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This sf spy thriller balances high-octane action with a poignant exploration of identity, redemption, and digital surveillance. Recommended for fans of tech-heavy thrillers and resourceful female protagonists who kick butt and save the day.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A smart and adventure-packed thriller with heart.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Thrilling, clever, and wickedly funny-- Augusta Pine is the heroine we deserve.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Kara Thomas, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Cheerleaders\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The fun and adventure of \n\u003ci\u003eMission Impossible\u003c\/i\u003e meets the emotional grit of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Girls I've Been\u003c\/i\u003e. This book was a thrill ride from start to finish!\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Kalyn Josephson, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestselling Author of \u003ci\u003eThis Dark Descent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA teen criminal hacker turned secret operative must outwit a band of cyberterrorists in this gripping novel from the acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eThe Bone Houses\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eI was fifteen when I became a murderer.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter a hack gone tragically wrong, a teen girl is given an ultimatum: accept a harsh prison sentence or leave her old life behind, adopt a new identity, and use her talents in the service of a covert government agency. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThree years later, the newly-named Augusta Pine has become a skilled wraith, one of the Identity Security Division's secret operatives. She has no home, no family. Her only friends are her coolly professional handler and a snarky sentient AI spybot. So when Augusta is sent to Portland for her next assignment, she seizes the chance to glimpse her beloved grandmother and rents the apartment next door. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut what begins as a little nostalgic stalking quickly turns into a fight for survival. With her quick wit, tech savvy--and help from an unexpected ally--Augusta must race against the clock to stay one step ahead of a band of deadly cyberterrorists. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnfolding through a suspenseful narrative interspersed with case-file excerpts, this is a pulse-pounding novel about identity, connection, and justice. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/13\/2026 (EAN 9781250410528, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/01\/2026 pg. 78 (EAN 9781250410528, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781250410528, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eLloyd-Jones, Emily\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEmily Lloyd-Jones\u003c\/b\u003e grew up on a vineyard in rural Oregon, where she played in evergreen forests and learned to fear sheep. She currently resides in Northern California, where she enjoys wandering in redwood forests. Her other novels include \n\u003ci\u003eIllusive\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eDeceptive\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Hearts We Sold\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Bone Houses\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Drowned Woods\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Wild Huntress\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eAugusta Pine Does Not Exist\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Balzer \u0026 Bray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496269185302,"sku":"9781250410528","price":25.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781250410528.jpg?v=1783058697","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/augusta-pine-does-not-exist","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}