The Last Universe — William Sleator

Sleator is at his sci-fi best with this quantum thriller, now available in paperback

In this gothic, sci-fi thriller from a master storyteller, Susan and her wheelchair-bound brother, Gary, discover a mysterious maze in the vast gardens of their isolated home. Planted by a scientist uncle who disappeared long ago, the maze offers seemingly endless routes and choices. The teenagers discover that each turn they take alters their world in some way. Sickly Gary sees a chance to change his fate; Susan sees that they may both be lost forever. Sleator keeps readers guessing right up to the shocking ending.

Praise for The Last Universe

"Sleator is a master of suspenseful science fiction and that mastery is evident here...entirely shocking." - School Library Journal

"Science fiction fans, science nerds, and random readers alike will appreciate this latest offering." - Voya

"Sleator has fashioned a perfect 'what if' story." - Kliatt

"Will keep readers turning the pages until the very end." - Kirkus