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Coldwire

the start of a thrilling new dystopian series from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of IMMORTAL LONGINGS
Series: 2058
Brief Description
EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD. The future is loading... To escape rising seas and rampant epidemics, most of society lives "upcountry" in glistening virtual reality, while those who cannot afford the subscription are forced to remain in crumbling "downcountry." But upcountry is not perfect. A... Read More
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Coldwire

The first in a young adult dystopian trilogy from the author of These Violent Delights.

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EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD.

The future is loading...

To escape rising seas and rampant epidemics, most of society lives "upcountry" in glistening virtual reality, while those who cannot afford the subscription are forced to remain in crumbling "downcountry."

But upcountry is not perfect. A cold war rages between two powerful nations, Medaluo and Atahuaβ€”and no one suffers for it more than the Medan orphans in Atahua. Their enrolment at Nile Military Academy is mandatory. Either serve as a soldier, or risk being labelled a spy.

Coldwire by Chloe Gong explores these fascinating dynamics in a world divided by technological advancements and haunting geopolitical tensions.

Series: 2058

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399732369

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 November 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodderscape

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Chloe Gong is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Secret Shanghai novels, as well as the Flesh and False Gods trilogy. Her books have been published in over twenty countries and have been featured in the New York Times, PEOPLE, Forbes and more. She is a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she double-majored in English and International Relations. Born in Shanghai and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, Chloe is now located in New York City, pretending to be a real adult.

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