DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO PASS THE TESTING? THE SEVEN STAGES WAR left much of the planet a charred wasteland. The future belongs to the next generation's chosen few, who must rebuild it. But to enter this elite group, candidates must first pass The Testing-their one chance at a college education and a rewarding career. Cia Vale is honored to be chosen as a Testing candidate, eager to prove her worthiness as a University student and future leader of the United Commonwealth. But on the eve of her departure, her father's advice hints at a darker side to her upcoming studies. Surely, though, she can trust Tomas, her handsome childhood friend, who offers an alliance. Tomas, who seems to care more about her with the passing of every grueling (and deadly) day of The Testing. To survive, Cia must choose: love without truth or life without trust. "I galloped through this excellent read; I was in suspense the whole time." CHARLAINE HARRIS, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series "Electrifying." -ENTERTAINMENTWEEKLY.COM "Action-packed and full of twists, The Testing will keep you guessing until the very last page- -and desperate for the next book!" —ERICA O'ROURKE, author of the Torn trilogy