The cure - Michael Coleman

It is the year 274 AD (After Darwin), in a world that has completely rejected religion and a regime rules which forbids faith of any kind. Instead, it is Darwin who is The Saviour, and only in science is everyone allowed to believe. Raul and his sister Arym are cared for by the state, having never known their mother. It is a strict but simple life, until Raul begins to have doubts about the regime and rebels against the unwavering and unquestioning beliefs of those around him. Will Raul allow himself to be 'cured' of his doubts and become an unthinking believer like his sister, or is there another way to survive?

Michael Coleman was born in Forest Gate, East London and has been a full-time writer since 2003. Michael Coleman's other older novels for Orchard Books include Weirdo's War, shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and Lancashire Children's Book Award, The Snog Log, Going Straight and Tag.

This is an important novel that is not scared to tackle the most essential questions
Waterstones Bookseller

This is a wonderfully tight psychological thriller that doesn't duck the issues with a neat happy end
The Bookbag

An incredible book with an incredible message, told from a completely original angle
Cork Evening Echo - John O'Sullivan, aged 16

This strong story has lots of talking points for intelligent KS3 debate
School Librarian

A clever and sharply written piece of satire
Financial Times

A challenging and thought provoking story about belief and humanity
Bookfest

A fantastically compelling novel...guarantees to stay with the reader long after the final page is turned
Family Magazine

Deserves to do very well indeed
School Librarian