A teen girl’s simulated trip to the moon takes a shocking turn in this unputdownable mystery suspense thriller full of jaw-dropping twists.

Sixteen-year-old Lois and her mom, dad, and sister have signed up for a top-secret competition, hoping to win a life-changing prize. They have agreed to be locked in a state-of-the-art bunker with nine other families to go on a thirty-day simulated trip to the moon. During their "journey," their every move will be judged by anonymous evaluators. Families that don't have what it takes will be eliminated.

Lois thought losing the competition was the worst thing that could happen to her.

She was dead wrong.

Don't miss this riveting story that will keep you guessing until the very end!

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What readers are saying about THE DARKNESS OUTSIDE:

"WOW!! I was totally blown away. The characters are perfect. The world building is great. LOVED IT!!!" - Winter, Goodreads ★★★★★

"One of the best books I have read. Great story and an ending that you will never see coming!" - Christine, Goodreads ★★★★★

"Full of twists and turns that even I didn't see coming. A great read which will keep you turning the pages from beginning to end." - Donna, Goodreads ★★★★★

The Darkness Outside appeals to teens and adults who enjoy mystery, dystopian, adventure, and/or sci-fi novels. It is recommended for readers who enjoyed A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, Good Girl Bad Blood, As Good As Dead, Kill Joy, The Reappearance of Rachel Price, or Five Survive by Holly Jackson, Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, Delirium by Lauren Oliver, Scythe by Neal Shusterman, The Giver by Lois Lowry, Legend by Marie Lu, or Wake Me After the Apocalypse by Jordan Rivet.

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