Panic

Ever felt trapped by your small town, desperate for a way out? For the graduating seniors of Carp, a dead-end town, there’s one shot at a different life: a high-stakes game called Panic, where the winner takes all. But this year, the prize money is bigger than ever. You'll follow Heather and Dodge as they risk everything to win. Discover the dangerous, life-altering challenges they must face, from jumping off cliffs to walking across highways blindfolded. As the game intensifies, you'll see how far they're willing to go, confronting their deepest fears and testing the limits of their alliances. The question isn't just who will win, but who will survive.

Lauren Oliver is a New York Times bestselling author of over thirty books for adults and young adults, celebrated for her gripping and emotionally resonant storytelling. A graduate of the University of Chicago and NYU's MFA program, Oliver's own experiences growing up in a small town inspired her to explore the intense pressures and desperate choices of adolescence. This deep understanding of teenage hopes and fears is what gives Panic its authentic, heart-pounding power, examining what we risk for a chance at a better life.