Title: The
Perimeter
Author: Shalini Boland
Series: Outside #3
Publication date: November 18th 2013
Genres: Dystopia, Young Adult
In this fractured world, a sinister force is
coming for Riley, and the only things keeping her safe are a perimeter fence
and the people she loves. As her life is threatened, she must make
impossible choices. But help comes from the most unlikely of places, and all
Riley needs to know is: who can she really trust?
Meanwhile, a repentant killer searches for peace and salvation, but what he
gets is the exact opposite. Now he’ll have to make the hardest decision of
his life.
The Perimeter is a darkly captivating dystopian tale of adventure, danger, love
and redemption that will have you on the edge of your seat and up at night
turning the pages to find out what happens next . . .
Shalini lives in Dorset, England with her
husband and two noisy boys. Before children, she was signed to
Universal Music as a singer songwriter. Now, writing novels has hijacked
her life and she is usually to be found with a laptop welded to her
fingers and the house in a permanent state of neglect.
Trailers
‘Have you done things you’re ashamed of, Jamie?’An image of the dead girl flashed into Jamie’s mind. Shiny beads of blood and glass.‘I can help you come to terms with those things. I can give you peace. Absolution. Are you tired, Jamie? Are you sick of the road and the hostility of your fellow man? Do you crave a warm bed and a clear purpose?’Jamie wanted to tune out Mr Carter’s voice, but the soft seductive words crept into his brain like a virus. Part of Jamie knew that this man was skilled in the art of telling people what they longed to hear. That he wasn’t doing anything out of the goodness of his heart. That he had an ulterior motive for approaching him. But the other part of Jamie was tired. Bone-weary in fact, and this Mr Carter bloke knew it. Knew how to press his buttons and get him to do what he wanted.
What can you tell us about The Outside Series?
Set in the near future,
these three novels follow Riley as she overcomes the murder of her younger
sister by tracking down the killer across a post-apocalyptic Britain. At the
same time, she is forced to take on the might of a twisted regime intent on
conquering the nation.
The story is full of
action and adventure with a smattering of angsty romance. Books two and three
become more darkly dystopian.
How do you develop your characters?
My characters grow as I write them. I always think of their upbringing
and their circumstances and what bearing this will have on their actions. I try
to put myself in their position - How would they really react in a particular
situation?
I often back my characters into impossible situations or give them
difficult dilemmas to deal with, that even I don’t know how to deal with. I
hope this makes the story more unpredictable and the drama more realistic.
The naming process is very important to me. If a character has a good
name, they can come alive. Sometimes, a minor character with a great name will
try to take over and carve out a bigger role. I usually let them!
Who is your ideal reader?
Someone who likes the ‘what if …’ scenario: What if you were living your
life and it took an unexpected twist?
My books are aimed at young adults, but I write the kinds of books that
I would like to read myself – post-apocalyptic adventure and urban fantasy with
a twist of horror and a dusting of romance. My current readers are aged
anywhere from thirteen to seventy.
What was your journey as a writer?
I used to be a singer songwriter, signed to Universal Music. But it’s
not a lifestyle that goes well with having a family and I found myself
resenting the time spent away from my kids. I wasn’t successful enough to have
nannies and entourages!
One day, I had an idea for a great ending to a story and I started
scribbling my first novel. Writing fiction gave me the new creative outlet I
needed. Plus, I can write from home and set my own timetable. I love it!
What is your writing process?
I don’t have a set-in-stone process. I usually have a rough plan and
work my way steadily through the chapters, editing as I go.
What authors most inspire you?
Authors who can weave multiple plot lines with ease, whose characters
evoke strong emotions and who can keep you guessing till the end. I’m in awe of
Carlos Ruis Zafon, Laini Taylor, Stephenie Meyer, Suzanne Collins and Paullina
Simons.
What books, written by someone else, do you wish you'd written yourself?
Life of Pi by Yann Martel, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor.
This giveaway is for everyone. Anyone can enter. All you have to do is comment below.
"What is your favorite YA book and why?"
Make sure to leave your email address to notify if you are the winner.
This giveaway will run through December 10
The entries will be put in Random.org to pick the winner. The winner will be picked the week of December 10. Only one entry per person. (You can put in as many comments as you want, but your name will only be entered once in the random generator.)
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