num_pages: 352
description: A fast-paced nerve-fraying contemporary thriller that questions loyalties and twists truths. Appearances can be deceiving. In the Community life seems perfect. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks Pioneer invited Lylas family to join his group and escape the evil in the world. They were happy to be chosen happy to move away from New York and start over in such an idyllic gated community. Now seventeen Lyla knows that Pioneer is more than just their charismatic leader he is their prophet . . . but his visions have grown dark. Lyla is a loyal member of the Community but a chance encounter with an outsider boy has her questioning Pioneer the Communityeverything. And if theres one thing not allowed in the Community its doubt. Her family and friends are certain in their belief. Lyla wishes she could feel the same. As Pioneer begins to manipulate his flock toward disaster the question remains: Will Lyla follow them over the edge? From the outside looking in its hard to understand why anyone would join a cult. But Gated tells the story of the Community from the inside looking out and from behind the gates things are not quite so simple. Amy Christine Parkers beautiful writing creates a chilling utterly unique YA story. Perfect for fans of creepy thrillers and contemporary fiction alike.
language: English
title: Gated
publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers