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In a dying world, Adam seeks to escape his desert hometown. His chance: a brutal, revenge-fueled motorcycle race; the prize is a one-way ticket to the luxurious off-world Sky-Base. Adam hesitates to leave his love, Sadie, behind, however. Hofmeyr's debut is an exciting dystopia with an intriguing premise (motorcycles that connect with rider's brains) and a gritty Mad Max vibe.