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Replication: The Jason Experiment

By: Jill Williamson

Zondervan / 2011 / Hardcover

5 out of 5 stars (21 Reviews)

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Martyr---aka Jason 3:3---is one of hundreds of clones kept on a remote underground Alaskan farm. Created to save humanity, the "boy" wants to see the sky before he "expires." A chance encounter with Abby Goyer opens Martyr's eyes to the sinister realities behind his simple home. Time is running out! Which future will he choose? 304 pages, hardcover from Zondervan.

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Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 304
Vendor: Zondervan
Publication Date: 2011

Dimensions: 8.50 X 5.50 (inches)
ISBN: 0310727588
ISBN-13: 9780310727583
Availability: In Stock

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When Your Life Is Not Your Own Martyr---otherwise known as Jason 3:3---is one of hundreds of clones kept in a remote facility called Jason Farms. Told that he has been created to save humanity, Martyr has just one wish before he is scheduled to 'expire' in less than a month. To see the sky. Abby Goyer may have just moved to Alaska, but she has a feeling something strange is going on at the farm where her father works. But even this smart, confident girl could never have imagined what lies beneath a simple barn. Or what would happen when a mysterious boy shows up at her door, asking about the stars. As the reality of the Jason Experiment comes to light, Martyr is caught between two futures---the one for which he was produced and the one Abby believes God created him to have. Time is running out, and Martyr must decide if a life with Abby is worth leaving everything he's ever known.

Author Bio

Jill Williamson is a novelist, dreamer, and believer. Growing up in Alaska led to love books, and in 2010 her first novel, By Darkness Hid, won the Christy Award. She loves working with teenagers and gives writing workshops at libraries, schools, camps, and churches. Jill lives in Oregon with her husband and two children. Visit Jill online at www.jillwilliamson.com

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One of the things that defines a person is uniqueness, and Jill Williamson reveals this in a startling new way in her science fiction novel Replication. J:3:3, nicknamed Martyr, is one of dozens of identical boys who live more like prisoners than teenagers in an underground bunker. Told theyre serving humanity by being sacrificed for an antidote to the worlds toxicity, they live to give themselves up on their eighteenth birthdays. Martyrs ready to do this, but he has one wish first: to see the sky. This longing leads him on an adventure he never could have dreamed of.

Abby Goyer's life, though more normal, is no less difficult. Since her mothers death, she and her dad have been at odds about issues of science and faith. When her dad moves to Alaska for a job, Abby struggles to fit in and finds herself the object of heartthrob-and jerk-JD Kanes attention. But there is more to JD than anyone knows.

Williamson superbly captures the themes of individuality, purpose, life value, and the true meaning of love as defined in I Corinthians 13. Martyr discovers the difference between what his human creator planned him for and what his Creator really intended for him. Abby shows her dad the authenticity of her faith and finds someone whose innocent love is the polar opposite of JD's yearnings.

Replication takes a few chapters to provide all the backstory, and besides the heavy flow of information, this first section moves slowly. Keep reading. Once Martyr and Abby decide what they have to do, the action is gripping and nonstop. The plot mirrors the 2005 Ewan McGregor film The Island, but Williamson makes her version more kid-friendly and throws in a few different twists. Readers can get distracted by aspects of normal life Martyr doesnt understand, but this ignorance can also be humorous.

Because of a few scenes in Replication, I suggest parents preview it for kids younger than 12 years old. Williamson never describes mature content, but she alludes to it. Otherwise, I highly recommend this book. Guys and girls who enjoy science fiction, romance, or just an action-filled story will devour it. - Alexandra Mellen, www.ChristianBookPreviews.com

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Replication: The Jason Experiment 4.7 5 21 21

Exponentially Great Book Abby Goyer thought uprooting her life and moving across the country to attend high school in Alsaka was change and excitement enough. But when she finds a near-exact replica of her new friend hiding in her bedroom--and learns there are fifty-four more just like him--she realizes life just got exponentially more interesting, and dangerous. In Jill Williamson's latest YA novel, "Replication", the author explores the moral, physical, spiritual, and scientific ramifications of human cloning on the clones themselves as well as the people who come to care about them. Williamson probes the purposes, plans, goal, and motivations of the average American teenager and how it might look if that teenager had the same DNA as dozons of others and lived in a tighly-controlled laboratory environment. Delving into the hot topices of nature vs. nurture, stem-cell research, human cloning, personality type, the sanctity of human life, and medial ethics, Williamson humanizes the struggles and answers the questions of waht could happen should researchers successfully "farm" human beings. Williamson excels at crafting interesting, intriguing, and unique characters. From JD Kane, your average teenage jock, to science-minded Abby Goyer, to an array of clones, each one bearing an individual likeness and personality. The author does an exceptional job of bringing to life the character of Martyr and his viewpoint concerning his new experiences in the outside world after having spent nearly eighteen years inside a lab. His analytical mind and his sweet nature shine through as he labors to make connections and understand his new world. "Replication" is a fresh look at the typical search-for-meaning story and incorporates elements of mystery, suspense, and romance. Both male an female teen readers are sure to enjoy it, as well as adult readers looking for an intriguing and interesting story with characters that come alive. October 19, 2012

Replication This was such an exceptional book. It tackles the theme of cloning and the significance of the human soul and the human life with a vengeance. And it is filled with action and romance in the tradition of the best of YA fiction. Martyr is a clone, raised in a "farm" below the ground, among other clones. He has never seen the sun or the moon. He is told he will "expire" on his eighteenth birthday, but in a crazy moment he decides to make a run for it. You see, he wants to see the sky. He doesn't get to see the sky because it is the nighttime, but he meets Abby, whose father is one of the scientists who work at the "farm". Abby also happens to be a christian who believes in God and trusts that He will find a solution to Martyr's and her family's problems. And He does. But first they have to go through being chased by the evil scientists and not being believed by the police and also chaced by some of the other clones and so on... I was completely immersed in this extraordinary story, and I couldn't imagine what would happen next. I read it complulsively within two days I think. It is written in a very eloquent style, sometimes simplistis maybe, but mostly good and very reaable. As a christian ya novel, it wasn't preachy at all, in fact I thought that the subject of the Creator and Saviour God was very discreetly and cleverly introduced. After all, a conscientous author who is a true christian couldn't possibly tackle the matter of intervention in creation of man and cloning, without bringing in the Creator Himself and His opinions on man and his soul. Last but not least, the romance in the story fit very well and was truly heart-warming. It wasn't overly done, just described enough to be believable and cute. To tell the truth, I was absolutely charmed by it. There was only one problem I had with this book, and unless the author really intended for this to be awful, it is quite a large problem. You see, the only person who didn't handle Martyr's situation right, I mean the only person out of the 'good guys', was the pastor. Now this is a general problem of our age with religious people who only pretend to be good but deep down inside are self-righteous and rotten to the core. The problem is, this pastor person was portrayed as a good guy in the book. Which was a problem. Distrusting and refusing to help another person, a kid no less who needs your quidance as an adult, and thinking only of how to take care of yourself and your own family... that is not christian behaviour. That is not even ethical behaviour. And no one ever critisized his behaviour in the entire novel. His was a religion of the surface, and his behaviour was the worst specimen of humanity there is out here. He could learn a thing or two from Martyr, even before Martyr had the chance to read the Bible. This was an incredible book, and without the preachy, stuck to convention, self-righteous pastor, it would have deserved five stars. Even so, it is a hundred per cent worth reading, and I would recommend it to anyone, and especially to teens who love action in their books. Also, top points for dealing with a hot and difficult subject like cloning. Rating: 4/5 I received this book from the editor in exchange for an honest review. September 21, 2012

Good story, easy read Martyr (or J:3:3) is one of fifty-five clones living on Jason Farms. The clones know they will Ã¢ÂÂexpireÃ¢ÂÂ when they turn eighteen to Ã¢ÂÂfulfill their purposeÃ¢ÂÂ and cleanse the world of toxic air. Martyr has one wish before expiring: to see the sky. Abby Goyer has just moved to Fishhook, Alaska. Her dad isnÃ¢ÂÂt telling her about his new job there but Abby knows something strange is going on at the place called Jason Farms. When Martyr shows up at AbbyÃ¢ÂÂs house and tells her about the cloning facility, can the two of them stop the mad scientist and save all the clones before itÃ¢ÂÂs too late? I received Replication free as a review copy. IÃ¢ÂÂd never read any of Jill WilliamsonÃ¢ÂÂs work before and I donÃ¢ÂÂt read much science fiction but I really enjoyed reading Replication. It was an interesting, easy read with questions posed throughout about GodÃ¢ÂÂs purpose for our lives and the morality of cloning. The characters all seemed original and 3-D to me. I loved how Martyr was so curious about everyday things like watching TV and wearing socks. I also loved getting to know Abby, a headstrong, scientific seventeen-year-old. The plot was captivating with a bunch of twists and unexpected things popping up. It kept me turning pages from cover to cover. There were at least two loose ends that werenÃ¢ÂÂt tied up and left me wondering and a bit frustrated about some aspects of the story. Jill Williamson did a really good job of slipping Christian themes into the story without being at all preachy. IÃ¢ÂÂd give Replication four out of five stars. Overall, I enjoyed this book and would say itÃ¢ÂÂs earned a place in my favorites pile. September 2, 2012

Replication is a fun afternoon read While I enjoyed Ms. WilliamsonÃ¢ÂÂs Blood of Kings trilogy more, I found Replication an enjoyable story. Its humor brought a smile to my lips many times throughout the story, and Martyr captured my heart by page four, like he will capture any reader with a soft spot for underdogs. The plot wasnÃ¢ÂÂt as page-turning as I like, but thereÃ¢ÂÂs enough tension to keep you reading. Overall, Replication is fun read, good for either teens or adults, especially if you like underdog tales. May 14, 2012