The Orpheus Plot

<p><strong>A rebellion in space pits one boy’s past against his future in this gripping adventure from the critically acclaimed author of <em>In the Red</em>! This out-of-this-world story about fighting for what’s right, chasing your dreams, and believing in yourself is perfect for fans of Kevin Emerson, Yoon Ha Lee, and D. J. MacHale.</strong></p><p>Lucas Adebayo grew up on a small mining ship in the asteroid belt, but wants to join the Navy and become the best pilot in the galaxy. The Navy has never accepted a Belter cadet before, but Lucas’s skills secure him a place on the training ship, the <em>Orpheus</em>.</p><p>Life in the Navy couldn’t be more different than life in the Belt, and Lucas struggles to find his place. As a Belter, he’s an outsider among his peers; as a Navy cadet, he doesn’t quite fit in at home anymore, either. Lucas is caught between the worlds of his past and his future when a Belter rebellion puts everyone’s lives at risk. Only he can lead the way to peace.</p><p><strong>Praise for <em>In the Red<br/></em></strong>“It will leave you breathless.”—<em>New York Times </em>bestselling author D. J. MacHale<br/>“A non-stop, pulse-pounding adventure!”—Kevin Emerson, author of <em>Last Day on Mars<br/></em>“Stunning descriptions and harrowing feats of survival.”—<em>Booklist</em></p>