From French #1 bestselling author –An inhospitable territory, attacks from an invisible enemy, an unexplained drop in fertility. . . Such is the life of the Community. For how long ? To survive, the population can rely on the progress of technology: they raise future generations in artificial wombs until their bodies reach full maturity. Adult individuals, with a solid constitution, ready to face all dangers. Matilda, a brilliant researcher, oversees their proper development. But the day a mysterious illness strikes them, her desire to save them comes up against the administration and the weight of secrecy. Helped by her mentor, Matilda fights to discover the truth, even if it jeopardizes her future and that of all humanity. The race against time has begun. Julie de Lestrange is a French #1 bestselling author. She has written seven books, including two successful trilogies.After its huge success in France, OM is finally available for English-speaking readers. Reviews: Entertaining and poignant, I couldn’t put it down. ~Shantille Vos, Netgalley Captivating! ~Western Mail Explosive and breathtaking! ~Grand-Place bookstore A real page-turner! ~Bulledop An excellent novel. ~Bordeaux Bookstore Worthy of a film script. ~Dream Thief/Instagram The suspense is at its peak. ~Cathfd/Instagram. This book is a real golden mine. ~A Bunch of Words/Instagram. Fascinating! ~Overbooks_Emilie/Instagram We go from twist to twist. ~Cultural Walks/Instagram An exciting book! ~Your_Reading_Corner/Instagram Read more