Oversight
"A dramatic tale of past lives, dark treachery, and the true nature of good and evil, Oversight by Dennis Batchelder is a stunning work of YA science fiction." - The Independent Review of Books
Seventeen-year-old Zelly is a self-proclaimed computer geek growing up in present-day Seattle. She's also one of the last three reincarnated leaders of Soul Identity, an ancient organization that promises to pass people's fortunes and memories to their future selves. Along with her two closest friends, she'll ascend to power when she turns nineteen...if she lives that long.
Zelly suspects her friend Ying is trying to kill her. Her fears escalate when they both get their hands on a vike portal, a new technology that lets them vividly see, feel, hear, touch, and smell what happened in their past lives. To her dismay, Zelly realizes that Ying is the reincarnation of a power-hungry leader, and their rivalry has played out for centuries.
In a page turning thrilling ride, Zelly scrambles to outwit her friend and rival. She thinks the vike technology will help her predict her future, which she believes is preordained by the past. Each trip to her past life brings Zelly wisdom, but what she uncovers from her shared history with Ying threatens to upend everything she knows about friendship... and her very soul.
"Batchelder has done what seems impossible in this day-and-age by creating a refreshing new world." - Hollywood Book Review, Starred Review
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"... an intricate, well-conceived metaphysical thriller... a tale that's told with intelligence, paranoid suspense, and a few good messages about trust, friendship, and holding on to one's values." - Kirkus Reviews
"A dramatic tale of past lives, dark treachery, and the true nature of good and evil, Oversight by Dennis Batchelder is a stunning work of YA science fiction." - The Independent Review of Books
"YA sci fi fans should flock to this ingenious tale of reincarnated teenagers vying for control of their world." - BestThrillers.com
"Oversight should appeal to both young readers and adults with its refreshing burst of emotional complexity and a riveting plot centered on our existential battle with destiny, where art, science, theory, fact, morality, and justice blur together in a character-driven spree of imaginative YA writing." - The Independent Review of Books
"... a wild ride full of action and suspense..." - Booklife Reviews, Editors Pick
"Marked by continual intrigue and mystery, the fabulistic science fiction novel Oversight follows daring teenagers as they work to thwart a would-be tyrant." - Foreword Reviews 4 Stars
"...fans of young adult novels will appreciate Oversight's original concept and find Zelly's courage inspiring." - Blueink Review
"Batchelder has done what seems impossible in this day-and-age by creating a refreshing new world." - Hollywood Book Review, Starred Review
"When it comes to fantasy worlds inhabited by fierce teenagers, the Oversight universe feels entirely fresh, and at times, even hopeful." - BestThrillers.com -
"This is a fast-paced, action packed adventure that readers up for time-crossed, head spinning adventure will devour." - Booklife Reviews, Editors Pick
"Dennis Batchelder's young adult science fiction thriller OVERSIGHT pulls out all the stops-time travel, reincarnation, a secret society that controls all the banks on the planet, a friend that could be a villain, or vice versa-in a page-turner narrated by a wry and resilient 17-year old orphan from Brazil who may or may not be tasked with saving the world." - Indie Reader Starred Review
"... a present-day sci-fi thriller full of futuristic technology, time travel, and themes of life, death, legacy and reincarnation..." - Booklife Reviews, Editors Pick
"Oversight is a much recommended YA sci-fi. There's adventure, action, and exciting technology." - Independent Book Review
"Oversight is an ambitious yet appealing blend of technology, intrigue, and emotional conflict, with some unique metaphysical twists." - Author Stephen Cobb
"I am *obsessed* with this book. The idea is something completely new to me, and I am a sucker for anything about past lives and destinies. I'm excited for a potential sequel, and to read all of the older books!" - Netgalley 5 Star Review
"I can see many kids in my library enjoying the story." - Netgalley Librarian
"...a really unique concept in the scifi genre." - Netgalley 5 Star Review
