Details: http://www.namelos.com/title_detail.php?TitleID=149 POD by Stephen Wallenfels is a gripping story told in alternating first person chapters by a teenage boy and a twelve-year-old girl. Earth has been invaded by alien, gigantic spheres that hover in the air and destroy any human who ve... more

Details: http://www.namelos.com/title_detail.php?TitleID=149 POD by Stephen Wallenfels is a gripping story told in alternating first person chapters by a teenage boy and a twelve-year-old girl. Earth has been invaded by alien, gigantic spheres that hover in the air and destroy any human who ventures outside. Josh is trapped in his house with his engineer dad in Washington state, while Megs is alone in her mother’s car in a hotel parking garage in Los Angeles. Each of these main characters is distinctly portrayed. Josh’s voice sounds authentic whether he’s talking about normal teenage feelings or life and death issues. Megs reports her fears and extraordinary, brave actions with simple clarity. Day by day, these two kids tell their devastating stories as their situations deteriorate. Josh worries as his father becomes compulsive about cleaning house, organizing their dwindling food supply, and talking to Josh about things he can’t even bear to contemplate. Which death is best – zapping by aliens, slow starvation, or suicide? Megs must contend with the violent thugs who’ve taken over the hotel and are trying to find her – and the gun she’s discovered in an abandoned car. Should she trade the gun for the tiny hostage kitten she loves or risk her tenuous hold on life to attempt a rescue mission? Although the Pearls of Death (PODs) are the cause of their terrifying conditions, Josh’s story focuses on the dynamics of a small family within the confines of home