Skyship Academy

A devastated Earth's last hope is found in Pearls: small, mysterious orbs that fall from space and are capable of supplying enough energy to power entire cities. Battling to control the Pearls are the Skyship dwellers-political dissidents who live in massive ships in the Earth's stratosphere-and the corrupt Surface government. Jesse Fisher, a Skyship slacker, and Cassius Stevenson, a young Surface operative, cross paths when they both venture into forbidden territory in pursuit of Pearls. Their chance encounter triggers an unexpected reaction, endowing each boy with remarkable-and dangerous-abilities that their respective governments would stop at nothing to possess. Enemies thrust together with a common goal, Jesse and Cassius make their way to the ruins of Seattle to uncover the truth about their new powers, the past they didn't know they shared, and a shocking secret about the Pearls.

Following the dramatic showdown in Seattle, Brothers Jesse Fisher and Cassius Stevenson find their world has been turned inside out. The faculty at Skyship Academy is keeping Jesse prisoner in his own home, fearful of his influence over the Pearls. Meanwhile, Cassius has fled to the Polar Cities of Canada, where the Unified Party he deserted threatens retaliation at every turn. When Jesse smuggles a mysterious red Pearl onboard the Academy, he sets loose a destructive chain of events, leading him to a reunion with Cassius and a confrontation with Theo, a bloodthirsty Pearlhound with a dangerous secret. But a larger threat looms in the stars. An enemy is gathering with devastating plans for the entire human race. And Jesse and Cassius might just be the lynchpins that trigger mankind's destruction.

Two brothers battle for one planet's fate As the alien Authority's invasion begins, mankind stands on the brink of annihilation. Cassius Stevenson and his brother Jesse Fisher-descendants of the planet Haven's resistance forces-must forge alliances with the embittered factions on Earth to defend against the brutal attack. But the Authority has only begun to fight. When their terrible new weapon sends Earth's fragile coalition into turmoil, humanity's last chance at survival lies in the hands of the two brothers, whose fates are linked more closely than they ever imagined. Praise for the previous books in the Skyship Academy series:"A fast-paced adventure that delivers solid action sequences throughout."-Publishers Weekly "Skyship Academy is the perfect book for teens that like science fiction."-SLJTeen "A definite must-read!"-James Dashner, New York Times bestselling author of The Maze Runner