A Better World (Brilliance Saga, #2)
by Marcus Sakey
A Better World by Marcus Sakey holds a highly rated rating of 4.15 out of 5, based on 10.7K reader ratings. First published in 2014.
About A Better World
The brilliants changed everything.Since 1980, 1% of the world has been born with gifts we’d only dreamed of. The ability to sense a person’s most intimate secrets, or predict the stock market, or move virtually unseen. For thirty years the world has struggled with a growing divide between the exceptional...and the rest of us.Now a terrorist network led by brilliants has crippled three cities. Supermarket shelves stand empty. 911 calls go unanswered. Fanatics are burning people alive.Nick Cooper has always fought to make the world better for his children. As both a brilliant and an advisor to the president of the United States, he’s against everything the terrorists represent. But as America slides toward a devastating civil war, Cooper is forced to play a game he dares not lose—because his opponents have their own vision of a better world.And to reach it, they’re willing to burn this one down.From Marcus Sakey, “the master of the mindful page turner” (Gillian Flynn) and “one of our best storytellers” (Michael Connelly), Book Two of the Brilliance Saga is a relentless thrill ride that will change the way you look at your world—and the people around you.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Marcus Sakey |
| Published | 2014 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 4.15 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,702 |
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What genre is A Better World?
A Better World is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is A Better World worth reading?
Based on 10.7K reader ratings, A Better World has an average score of 4.15 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
Who wrote A Better World?
A Better World was written by Marcus Sakey. It was first published in 2014.
How does A Better World compare to other fantasy books?
A Better World has a rating of 4.15 out of 5, below the overall catalog average of 4.17. Among fantasy titles, it ranks favorably based on 10.7K reader ratings.
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