The Exemplar

Waking up with fragmented memories, Will Herndon discovers he's no longer in the time or place he considers home. The 19-year-old has been named an Exemplar - the best example of his family's bloodline. Now, grappling with the impacts of climate change and guided by his enigmatic grandfather and a jittery counselor, Will must navigate a formidable competition to ensure his family's future, while also dealing with a traumatic past that could derail his path to success.

About the Author

Josh Chetwynd is an award-winning journalist and author. He has also worked in climate communications. He has previously written seven books, including one New York Times bestseller (How the Hot Dog Found Its Bun: Accidental Discoveries and Unexpected Inspirations That Shape What We Eat and Drink) and an NPR best book of the year (The Secret History of Balls: The Stories Behind the Things We Love to Catch, Whack, Throw, Kick, Bounce and Bat). This is his first novel.

Reviews

"...entertaining sci-fi ... Chetwynd writes with a keen eye for worldbuilding ... Takeaway: Engaging characters and energetic prose buoy this SF adventure."

- Publishers Weekly's BookLife

"Our Verdict GET THIS ... A novel premise elevates this .... dystopian YA yarn ... The dilemmas and identity questions posed by the author are compelling ones ..." - Kirkus Reviews