Furnace: Lockdown

'They framed me for murder, condemned me to life in Furnace with its punishments and pain. I've got to get out of here. If I don't, it could be me the Wheezers come for. Me who's dragged screaming from my cell. Me who's brought back scarred, twisted and hungry for blood.' It is the near future and thirteen-year-old Alex is sent to Furnace Penitentiary - the toughest prison in the world for young offenders. Rowdy inmates and sadistic guards are the least of Alex's problems here. In a desperate bid for freedom Alex and his friend Zed discover a horrifying truth behind Furnace. This is the first terrifying and surprising book in a series of five about Furnace. Beneath heaven is hell. Beneath hell is Furnace. 'Fast-paced, emotive, visually stimulating - a brilliant read!.I am thoroughly impressed.This book makes your heart-race, your blood pound and your hands clammy all in one sitting!' - Nicole, 15 (Australia) 'A brilliantly written book.With many unforeseen twists and turns throughout the story, it will have you gripping the edge of your seat, wanting, however, being unable to put the book down.I cannot wait for the other books to be released.' - Danielle, 18 (Australia) 'Addictive and gripping for teenage readers who like their villains really, really bad and the fear factor ramped up high.' - Daily Mail (UK) 'Alexander Gordon Smith employs tight, gutsy language to tell Alex's story.a punch-between-the-eyes kind of read.' - Financial Times (UK) 'Smith is a fantastic writer; the prose is sharp and focused, with descriptions that bring this alternate reality to life.' - Bookbag (UK) 'You'd be a fool to miss.this tense, exciting and terrifying read. 4 stars.' - Flipside (UK)