[Waiting...] The Doubt Factory by Paolo Bacigalupi

"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine,

that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This Week's Pick: 

Title: The Doubt Factory

Author: Paolo Bacigalupi
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Release Date: October 14, 2014
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Genre: Young Adult – Thriller, Mystery

Summary via Goodreads:

In this page-turning contemporary thriller, National Book Award Finalist and New York Times bestselling author Paolo Bacigalupi explores the timely issue of how public information is distorted for monetary gain, and how those who exploit it must be stopped.

Everything Alix knows about her life is a lie. At least that's what a mysterious young man who's stalking her keeps saying. But then she begins investigating the disturbing claims he makes against her father. Could her dad really be at the helm of a firm that distorts the truth and covers up wrongdoing by hugely profitable corporations that have allowed innocent victims to die? Is it possible that her father is the bad guy, and that the undeniably alluring criminal who calls himself Moses--and his radical band of teen activists--is right? Alix has to make a choice, and time is running out, but can she truly risk everything and blow the whistle on the man who loves her and raised her?

Why I'm Waiting...

Nothing like realizing your life of privilege has been granted by the lives of innocents! Action, betrayal and mystery boy... sign me up! I picked this up at BEA and fell in love with cover and thriller aspect. I've also heard nothing but praise for Paolo Bacigalupi's writing. 

Thrillers and mysteries are starting to thrive in YA. What are your thoughts?