Craven New World - Scott Bartlett

For daring to oppose the ruling corporations, Carl is shackled and escorted aboard one of the horrific prison barges - vessels designed to break those considered problematic by Dodgian society. Carl decides he will not be broken. Instead, he starts building a rebellion on the high seas. The barge captains are merciless, however, and if Carl isn't careful, he might just get his lifelong wish: to live in the New World... Craven New World is the second book in the Out of Dodge dystopian satire trilogy. If you like fast-paced fiction that paints a picture of a bleak but recognizable future, while making you laugh at the same time, then you'll love this captivating series from a multi-award-winning author.