The UK’s new megacities: contented citizens relieved of the financial burden of home ownership, living in eco-friendly communities. Total surveillance has all but wiped out crime, and biometric sensor implants detect illness before symptoms are apparent.
That’s the hype. Scratch the surface, and darker stories emerge.
Tara is offered the chance to become a princess amongst media influencers—as long as she keeps quiet and does as she’s told.
Aileen uproots to the megacity with some reluctance, but none of her misgivings prepare her for the situation she will face: a mother’s worst nightmare.
Radar has survived gang rule in group homes for the homeless, prison and bereavement, and jumps at the chance to live a ‘normal’ life. But at what cost?
For all three, the price of living in a megacity may prove too high.
Megacity is the third and final book in the dystopian Operation Galton trilogy, and is Terry Tyler’s twenty-third publication.
This series has held me captivated, but it’s also unsettling. It’s not such a stretch of the imagination to believe this could happen in our world. Think too hard about it, and I guarantee you’ll lose sleep.
With each novel in the series and jumps in time, I’ve enjoyed meeting new characters while also learning bits and pieces about what happened to those I’ve cared about in the other books. A big thanks to the author for that, and also for the included recaps of the previous two novels. The three primary POVs are from Tara, Aileen, and Radar – all with drastically different stories and circumstances, but my heart went out to each of them. They’ve lost control over their own lives and are strugging to survive. I wanted only good things for these characters, but having read several other books by this author, I didn’t get my hopes up. No spoilers.
These villains are the absolute worst – narcissistic, power hungry, and willing to do anything to achieve their goals. I felt frustration, anger, and sorrow for Tara, Aileen, and Radar and wanted the baddies to suffer for all their misdeeds – trust me when I say there are plenty. Be prepared for some graphically violent scenes that may shock you.
The idea of a future that resembles this world is terrifying, but it sure makes for an addictive dystopian/thriller series with characters I cheered for at every turn. Reaching the end was bittersweet.
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Huge congrats to Terry on this fantastic review. I loved this series and devour all her books. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Teri 💕🙂
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Same, Harmony! I’ve just learned not to get too attached to her characters, lol.
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💖 lols! 😂
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Thank you, Harmony! xx
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One of the reasons I carefully choose any dystopian titles I read is because I don’t want to consider the possibility of these things happening in real life. It is disturbing. Congratulations to Terry for coming up with such a potent and poignant concept. Thanks for sharing, Teri.
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She has a fantastic concept with this series, Staci, one I haven’t come across in any other dystopian reads. You can’t help but cheer for her characters.
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Even though it’s frightening, I love reading dystopian books. It’s true we can see a potential future, but they also give some great tips for survival. This sounds like a fabulous read! Congrats to Terry!
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I agree, Jan. I’d hate to think I read all these dystopian novels and not pick up on some skills that will give me an edge, lol. I can’t pass them up.
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Thank you, Jan – I find myself addicted to writing as well as reading them!
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I would rather live in the desert without wifi or anyone to talk to than live a life in which I don’t have control or is under constant surveillance. This sounds tense and thought-provoking. Amazing review!
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It’s kind of terrifying at the loss of control the people had inside the cities. Nearly everything in their lives was monitored. I’d be in that desert with you, Yesha!
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HI Teri, I have yet to read one of Terry Tyler’s books, but when I do, it will be this series.
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Make sure to start with the first one, Robbie. I really think you’ll enjoy it – and also be a little unnerved.
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This sounds like an intense series. I go back and forth with dystopian fiction. There’s a lot I enjoy, then other books that grow too dark for me. It sounds like Terry really has a winner on her hands!
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Intense is a good word, Mae. There’s a time difference between the books and as the story progressed the characters lost more and more control over their lives. Hope you had a fantastic vacation!
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This sounds incredibly impactful, Teri! So intense! Excellent review ❤️
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Thanks, Tessa! I promise it will leave you asking “What if…?” questions, and you won’t like the answers.
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It sounds chillingly close to what things already are, Teri. Thanks for this mindful review. Best to Terry. Hugs all around.
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It’s not a stretch to see how our world could veer in this direction, Teagan. It starts innocently enough, but little by little the residents aren’t in charge of their lives. Hugs to you and Crystal!
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Thank you, Teagan! xx
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I can actually envision Tyler’s setting becoming a reality, and like you said, it’s unsettling. Sounds like a good read, and I enjoyed your review, Teri!
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Thinking about that could keep you up at night, Priscilla. I’d love to know how this story developed in Terry’s mind.
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I’ve been a fan of Terry’s since reading her brilliant Project Renova series. The characters are so well drawn and it really hurts when some of them don’t make it!
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I’m a fan of that series also, Alex, and I’ve almost forgiven her for killing one of my favorite characters. Almost.
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Thank you so very much for this, Teri – what a lovely surprise!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the series. xxxx
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I really did, Terry, and I’m just sorry it took me so long to read it. I plan to get to The Visitor soon!
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Thank you Alex (I’m so delighted you feel like that about the characters, if you know what I mean!), Robbie and everyone else who has read and commented on this – sorry for not thanking individually but for some reason WordPress is making me log in for every one, and I’m hellish busy today!!!
Thank you again, Teri – this sort of review means everything xx
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This sure sounds intense. Lovely review, Teri!
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Thanks, Wendy! The whole series is so compelling – but also unnerving. I highly recommend it.
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Congratulations to Terry on this terrific review for an incredible book.. thanks Teri… xx
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It’s well-deserved. Thanks for visiting, Sally!
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I enjoyed this one!
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So did I, Sue! Unnerving, but so compelling.
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