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Mindwalker Hardcover – February 7, 2023

by Kate Dylan (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 212 ratings
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DO NOT SURRENDER CONTROL.

'Mindwalker is a cinematic gut punch of action and espionage. Sharp-edged, tense and thrilling, you'll be holding your breath until the last page' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne

Eighteen-year-old Sil Sarrah is determined to die a legend. But with only twelve months left before the supercomputer grafted to her brain kills her, Sil's time is quickly running out.

In the ten years she's been rescuing field agents for the Syntex corporation - by commandeering their minds from afar and leading them to safety - Sil hasn't lost a single life. And she's not about to start now.

But when a critical mission goes south, Sil is forced to flee the very company she once called home.

Desperate to prove she's no traitor, Sil infiltrates the Analog Army, an activist faction working to bring Syntex down. Her plan: to win back her employer's trust by destroying the group from within. Instead, she and the Army's reckless leader, Ryder, uncover a horrifying truth that threatens to undo all the good she's ever done.

With her tech rapidly degrading and her new ally keeping dangerous secrets of his own, Sil must find a way to stop Syntex in order to save her friends, her reputation - and maybe even herself.

'The thrill ride of a lifetime' Kat Dunn

'Pure adrenaline shot straight into your veins' Jesse Q. Sutanto

'Utterly enthralling' Saara El-Arifi

'This book will leave you breathless' Vaishnavi Patel

'Ridiculously thrilling' Claire Winn

'A vibrant thrill ride from start to finish!' Meg Long

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  1. Print length
    320 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Hodder & Stoughton
  4. Publication date
    February 7, 2023
  5. Grade level
    9 - 12
  6. Reading age
    14 - 18 years
  7. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    1529392683
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1529392685
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In a post-apocalyptic future, a teen Mindwalker races against the clock.

Eighteen-year-old Captain Sil Sarrah is an agent for the Syntex corporation, trained from the age of 8 to use the processor grafted into her brain to rescue field agents by commandeering their minds from afar. It is a difficult job, misunderstood by those who don’t appreciate the advanced tech they use—and one that comes with a time limit. When a Walker turns 18, they start to malfunction, dying before the age of 20. Sil starts to experience terrifying glitches just as a mission gone wrong brands her a traitor to the corporation. On the run and desperate to prove her innocence, she approaches Ryder Stone, a member of anti-Syntex activist group the Analog Army, in hopes of finding intel about them that will buy her way back home. But as Sil learns about Ryder, the Analog Army, and their mission, she realizes Syntex may be hiding nefarious actions. Sil’s arc leads her to discover the truth behind the lies she has been told in a story full of twists, turns, and betrayals. This engaging, fast-paced story is set in a believable dystopian world in which most of humanity has been destroyed. The absorbing enemies-to-lovers romance and Sil’s thoughtful wish to find meaning in her short life enrich the story. Characters can change their physical appearances through aesthetic body modifications; unmodified Ryder has bronze skin and brown hair.

Thrilling. (Dystopian. 14-18)

―Kirkus Reviews

Mindwalker is a cinematic gut punch of action and espionage. Sharp-edged, tense and thrilling, you'll be holding your breath until the last page―Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne

Utterly enthralling with no time to catch your breath, Dylan plunges you into an unforgiving world full of tech, secrets and government control. With a plot that doesn't let you go and characters you don't want to let go, Mindwalker is aptly titled-it will continue to live in my mind rent free―Saara El-Arifi, author of The Final Strife

Mindwalker is pure adrenaline shot straight into your veins. The story grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go, and by the end, you'll be begging for another book from Dylan! On a deeper level, it's also a wildly important read that takes an incisive look at issues of consent. A must-read for both fans of sci-fi and those who think they don't like sci-fi!―Jesse Q. Sutanto, bestselling author of The Obsession and Dial A for Aunties

Deftly balancing break-neck action with reflections on consent, mortality, and what legacy we choose to leave behind, Mindwalker is here to grab you by the throat and pitch you head first into the thrill ride of a lifetime. Buckle up, kids, Sil Sarrah is a heroine for the ages―Kat Dunn, Author of Dangerous Remedy

Mindwalker is a brilliant rollercoaster of a ride for those who love sci-fi, those who are new to it, and everyone in between. Packed with incredible action and thought-provoking commentary, this book will leave you breathless―Vaishnavi Patel, author of Kaikeyi

Ridiculously thrilling. Mindwalker is an explosion of everything I love in sci-fi: breakneck pacing, badass characters, stunning twists, and a teched-out world. Buckle up and hang on―Claire Winn, author of City of Shattered Light

A vibrant thrill ride from start to finish! Dylan's sparkling debut is full of instant character favorites paired with a wickedly vivid, tech-filled world of intrigue, romance, and nonstop action. This story has something for everyone-it's truly the sci-fi fix I've been dying for!―Meg Long, author of Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves

Mindwalker is the fast-paced, smart and surprising sci-fi of your dreams. Dylan's writing is masterfully commercial, her characters are complex and compelling; it's impossible to stop reading once you've started―Sarah Underwood, author of Lies We Sing to the Sea

Mindwalker is the most exciting book I've read this year. It starts fast and just gets faster! Kate Dylan's debut is expertly crafted and reads like a high-budget TV show waiting to happen. I can't wait to read more from her―Ben Oliver, author of The Loop

A thrilling, fast-paced page-turner. The worldbuilding is inspiring - utterly inventive, intricate, and wonderfully believable. Definitely a must-read for all sci-fi fans―London Shah, author of The Light at the Bottom of the World

Mindwalker is everything I love in YA SciFi: a fierce protagonist fighting the odds in a world just beyond our own, quick-witted banter, a mysterious rebel love interest, and a ticking clock. Pure adrenaline!―Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace

Action-packed, whipsmart, and chrome shiny, Mindwalker combines deep questions about consent and technology with a propulsive plot and fascinating (if terrifying) near future world―L. R. Lam, Sunday Times bestselling author of Dragonfall, Goldilocks and Shattered Minds

MINDWALKER is a cyberpunk near-future tale filled with action and thrills which I thoroughly enjoyed ... combining a fast-paced story with some consideration of ethical issues around corporate propaganda, manipulation and fully informed consent. It is well-written, easy to read and holds the reader's attention to the end―BSFG Newsletter

Kate Dylan's thrillingly fast-paced, futuristic and original sci-fi debut might fall into the YA category, but it holds plenty of appeal for just about anyone who loves action-packed Marvel-esque plots, quick-witted banter and intriguing characters with murky morals―Culturefly

This SF YA debut boasts pin-sharp characterisation and nail-biting, swift-paced action―Guardian

Well written, with strong central characters, plenty of action and constant page-turning suspense―ParSec

This engaging, fast-paced story is set in a believable dystopian world in which most of humanity has been destroyed―Kirkus Starred Review

Christmas gift guide: 'It's hard to stop reading this high-tech, high-concept thriller'―The i

What to Read: 'This book could revive the dystopian genre and I will be flying the flag for that'―Stellar Magazine

About the Author

Kate is a video editor by day, science fiction and fantasy author by night. Her passion for writing YA novels is fuelled by a love of banter, snark, and all things Marvel, and is supported by her long-suffering boyfriend and their thoroughly indifferent cat.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hodder & Stoughton (February 7, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1529392683
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1529392685
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 18 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 212 ratings

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Kate is a video editor by day, science fiction and fantasy author by night. Her passion for writing YA novels is fuelled by a love of banter, snark, and all things Marvel, and is supported by her long-suffering boyfriend and their thoroughly indifferent cat.

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4.4 out of 5
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"Do not surrender control." - Mindwalker (Kate Dylan)Sil Sarrah is an 18 year old who knows she has 12 months or less left to live before the CIP grafted to her brain stem, kills her. She's known this would be her life since she was 8 years old accepted the position offered to her by the Syntex Corporation. She has been Syntex's perfect Walker for 10 years, rescuing every agent with no loss of life. And Sil is committed to keeping her perfect score. But when she is placed in an impossible mission, she goes against protocol and the outcome of the mission forces Sil to flee the only place she has friends and a "family."While on the run, Sil Sarrah will find allies, enemies, and ultimately the truth. But with time running out and her system hardware deteriorating every day, will she have the time and ability to bring that truth to life?I read this ARC of "Mindwalker," by Kate Dylan in one sitting, and I am blown away! This story gripped me IMMEDIATELY, entered my brain and took me on the ride of my life! I wanted to read this again as soon as I finished it. Definitely a top 5 standalone book of all time for me.This book was like if parts of the "Uglies" Trilogy, mixed with parts of the "Matched" Trilogy, then added some Marvel-like advanced tech and spit out the absolute perfect Sci-Fi for today's world! The dystopian aspect was right on track with what could happen to the US if 💩 (crap) hits the fan. It was very easy to fully immerse myself into the dark city streets and the corrupted big companies alongside Sil.Forever a fan of Kate Dylan! Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for the eARC, these opinions are my own.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Read this. I'm asking you nicely.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
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Genius, fast-paced, full mi of suspense, heroinism, wit, and tech, with a touch of emotion and love. It should be a movie.
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Kaitlyn
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and exciting — snarky MC!
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2023
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3.5 stars. I enjoyed this one! Great worldbuilding, snarky narration, and an interesting plot. The romantic relationship fell a little flat for me and I wish the book had been longer with a deeper emotional plot but it was a quick and entertaining read.
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Thomas Edmund
5.0 out of 5 stars Walk Your Mind into This Book
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2022
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Mindwalker has the perfect sci-fi blend of being action packed and fun, while still having some (hence the name I guess) mind-bending technology themes that sent my brain spiralling. If I'm honest the first few chapters gave me the illusion that the book was mostly just going to be a fun romp, but by the end I was reeling from the thematic development which touched on autonomy, mind control, propaganda, conspiracy and free-will.

That's not to say the story is a staid preachy affair, there are plenty of explosions and Goddam Dylan did not hold back with some of the action - I did think this book would make an awesome movie, but possibly with an R rating!

Now normally with series or potential series I don't really like the trope of book one being a tight action story and then the World Building gets expanded the author gets to bore me to death with later books, but I am BEGGING for this world to be expanded on in later books, there is so much to be built on and this trope is exactly what I want to happen. Mindwalker is a fairly tight affair in terms of world-building, there's just enough exposition to make the world 'pop' but I'm keen for more.

In conclusion this book is great, sci-fi is great, mind-control is scary , Ryder Stone is possibly the biggest block of cheese name in YA, but we can't all be perfect - Read this book!!
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CapnMarrrrk
5.0 out of 5 stars A Gripping Action Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023
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I got hipped to this book by Kate herself in the newly minted BlueSky Book Club. Promotion is HARD! I'm glad she did because I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It has everything I like in Dystopian Cyberpunk stories: Plucky hero, evil corporations, post-post apocalyptic world building, narrative twists/turns, sudden reveals. Good Stuff! The story held me and forced me to drop my plans and read it. So yeah. If you want to spend a day jumping into a thrill-ride of a story this is the books for you. That said, I'm really looking forward to the sequel.
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Alexis
4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun, Thought Provoking Sci-Fi
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2022
“Do not let them rule you.
Do not let them own you.
Do not surrender control.”

This was one of my Goldsboro subscription books and honestly when I first saw that this was a selection, I was a little apprehensive. I don’t read a lot of YA anymore and have become very selective of the few I do pick up, and I had never heard of this book. I read the synopsis and early reviews were pretty good, so I decided to give it a go and I really was surprised by how much I enjoyed this.

This is a sci-fi novel about this young girl named Sil Sarrah and she works for this company called Syntex. They have a program called the Walker program where young people are fitted with these devices in their heads that allow them to take over certain people’s minds and help them survive on missions. Sil is the best Walker that Syntex has seen in a while, she’s never lost a person and she plans to keep it that way.

However, a mission ends up going left and she is now being accused of going rogue and being a spy. Now the organization that she’s given so much of her life to is after her and she is forced to flee the only place she has known for 10 years. Desperate to clear her name, she infiltrates this secret agency whose whole mission is to tear down Syntex. While there, she learns things that bring everything she has been taught into question.

I really enjoyed Sil as the main character. She feels young, because she is, but she actually was really quick witted and had a lot of intelligence for a character so young. She made pretty sound decisions and she was fearless, which is something I like to see in these types of novels. You could also see how much she cared about her friends and despite certain things unfolding, she always thought of them and tried to protect them.

While this is YA, I think this has great crossover appeal. There is a bit of a quick romance that develops, but I didn’t think it was too bad and I wouldn’t say it’s instalove. I actually was okay with the relationship. It doesn’t take over the story, but it is there for people who like that in their stories and I was lowkey rooting for the couple. I liked them together and I love how the author handled this in the end, it was very realistic and is not something I see often in YA.

The best part of this book is the world building and the technology, which are my favorite parts of sci-fi stories. The Walker program that Syntex has created is actually brilliant when thinking of it purely from a technology standpoint. The way people have the ability to enter other people’s minds and help them survive dangerous missions is something that I could see coming in handy in very specific situations, but overall it leads to some pretty big ethical issues and questions. The biggest problem is when it comes to consent and how consent is thrown out the window when a company has the ability to enter your mind and how they may not always have permission to do that. I can’t talk too much about this without getting into spoilers, but I loved the conversations this book was having.

The book was also discussing how a lot of big businesses, especially ones that create technology, get away with doing a lot of bad stuff with little to no repercussions. It’s also difficult because in this world that Dylan has created, there are some great things that technology has given them, things that even save people lives, but there is always a downside to technological advance and that’s mostly how the people at the top will find a way to exploit it and it almost always affects those on the bottom rungs of society.

The other way this book deals with consent is how it deals with how a company like Syntex gets “consent” from these young kids to be apart of this Walker program. It’s important to note that Walkers don’t have a long life expectancy, they normally don’t live past the age of 19. Laws have been created in this world so that kids can give consent, meaning they don’t need their parents permission to get a dangerous device that kills them by 19 implanted in their brains.

I found the story itself really exciting. By the time we got to the end of the story, I was so invested and there were a couple of moments that genuinely shocked me, moments I didn’t see coming at all. I do wish the very end of the book was a bit more dynamic, but overall, this was a super strong book and I’m definitely going to be keeping my eye on Dylan for any future releases.

“For better or worse, I’m living the final act of the future I chose. The legacy I chose. Now I just have to make it count for something.”

CW for death, violence, and graphic medical descriptions.
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Kelsey Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2023
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I haven't read a book since December, I've been in a horrible reading slump. Yesterday while on tiktok I saw this book and thought why not try it. I just finished this book and I am so happy I did. There wasn't a slow moment out of this entire book, it was a fast paced, thrill ride that I could not put down. Definitely recommend. Definitely five stars from me
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HeartFullOfBooks
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent sci-fi!
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023
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I really enjoyed this fast-paced sci-fi, with a badass main character driven by strong beliefs, and who’ll do whatever’s necessary. This is an excellent YA sci-fi! I can’t wait for the sequel!
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Daniel Borszik
5.0 out of 5 stars The story line gets ++ and the writing style gets ++++
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2022
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My deep dive in reading sci-fi literature has brought me to this intriguing book which had me hooked in the first chapter of the Kindle sample. The style is sooooo refreshing! Plus, I had fallen in love with Sil’s hair colour and now that I finished the book, I must say the plot has a few unexpected turns that just kept me glued to the screen of my iPad. I thank the FB group International Sci Fi and Fantasy Book Club for the recommendation and hope Kate writes another book in the genre and maybe even ventures writing for an adult audience - I’ll promise I buy it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and fast-paced
Reviewed in Germany on November 14, 2023
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Interesting plot and characters. Very enjoyable read overall.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wild ride through dystopian tech
Reviewed in Australia on July 15, 2023
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I love a fast-paced, tightly plotted novel, and Mindwalker was an absolute thrill from start to finish. If you love a good sci fi story, you MUST read this one!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Top 5 of 2022
Reviewed in Australia on December 21, 2022
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Addictive, fast paced, action packed brilliance, Mindwalker had me on the edge of my seat, filled with twists that I didn't see coming.
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Nicole B
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2023
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A great, dystopian sci-fi novel. Really explored some interesting concepts, some great moments I didn't see coming. I loved this book- it was a great step to get me back into reading. First fiction book I've finished for a long time.
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James
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic roller-coaster ride!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2023
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I was gripped from the start and couldn't put it down. Absolutely fantastic Sci-fi full of twists and turns that keep enticing you in for more. Full speed from start to finish, I seriously didn't want the story to end. This is one that I wish I could read again for the first time! Utterly brilliant!
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