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The Hidden Base
Dec 28, 2025 3:26 PM

Author:A.E. Warren

The Hidden Base

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She wants to escape the past. Is she doomed to repeat it? In the spectacular sequel to Subject Twenty-One, Elise and her friends have unearthed the truth that has been kept from them their whole lives and escaped the Museum of Evolution - but at what cost?

'An unputdownable exploration into the ethics of science' Buzz Magazine

After a perilous escape, Elise and her companions have made it to the safety of the secret fifth base, Uracil, but her family is still in danger. Desperate to secure them passage and a safe place to live, she makes a deal with the leaders of Uracil - she'll become their spy, jeopardising her own freedom in the process.

But first she has to help rescue the next Neanderthal, Subject Twenty-Two.

Twenty-Two has never left the confines of the steel walls that keep her separated from the other exhibits. She has no contact with the outside world and no way of knowing why she has been abandoned. With diminishing deliveries of food and water, she has to start breaking the museum's rules if she wants a second chance at living.

One belongs to the future and the other to the past, but both will need to adapt - or neither will survive . . .

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PRAISE FOR THE TOMORROW'S ANCESTORS SERIES

'A stonking good sci-fi & coming-of-age story all wrapped into one . . . a book that tackles humanity, hardship, and classism at the deepest level.' Magic Radio Book Club

Incredible . . . without a doubt one of the best YA sci-fi books I've ever read' Out and About Books

'Instantly engaging . . . widens out from a tale of a girl trying to find her own identity to a broader story encompassing an entire population's burden of oppression, and the desire for freedom' Track of Words

'One of the rare debuts that are really five star reads. Subject Twenty One grabbed me instantly and I couldn't put it down' Dom Reads

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Make sure you've read the whole series!

1. Subject Twenty-One

2. The Fifth Base

3. The Fourth Species

Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE HIDDEN BASE

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Well written and imaginative . . . A real page-turner, it had me reading until long after I should have turned out the light

—— Julia Blake, author of Black Ice

A really unique YA dystopian world, I highly recommend this series.

—— Book Phenomena

A fast-paced and exciting page-turner which kept me gripped from start to finish

—— Stephanie Jane, author of Finally a Vegan

The Tomorrow's Ancestors stories are brilliant. Highly recommended.

—— Jera's Jamboree

I really like the setting and the way the series approaches the societal consequences genetic engineering.

—— Sifa Elizabeth Reads

PRAISE FOR THE SERIES

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A stonking good sci-fi & coming-of-age story all wrapped into one . . . a book that tackles humanity, hardship, and classism at the deepest level

—— Magic Radio Book Club

An unputdownable exploration into the ethics of science

—— Buzz Magazine

Incredible . . . without a doubt one of the best YA sci-fi books I've ever read.

—— Out and About Books

A laudable debut with a sustained narrative and characterisations that demand the reader keep on their toes.

—— NB Magazine

Gripping and dramatic yet also poignant and reflective, Cut Short is essential for our times

—— Dan Hancox, author of Inner City Pressure

No bullshit, no filter, just facts from the trenches of the most neglected in society, and the power of music, mentorship and education to change lives. Everyone must read this

—— Toddla T, DJ

Looks at the knife crime phenomenon from street level, rather than top down . . . Given the subject matter, the book is surprisingly hopeful

—— Max Daly , UnHerd

In a potent mix of personal anecdote, social history and politics, he interweaves the stories of people caught up in the violence, to show how society is fracturing along lines of race, class and postcodes. The result is a trenchant, page-turning and sometimes challenging reading, but also a blueprint for positive change

—— Caroline Sanderson , Bookseller, Editor's Choice

A crucial contribution and a compelling read. Thapar combines captivating narratives with a sophisticated understanding of the policy landscape - a must-read book for anyone interested in, or working to improve, the safety and well-being of children and young people

—— Keir Irwin-Rogers, Lecturer in Criminology, The Open University; lead criminologist to the Youth Violence Commission

Cut Short is at once a compelling memoir, a biting critique of Britain's hideous inequality, and a beautiful tribute to the remarkable strength and spark of London's youth - and those who work with them. Weaving together reflective autobiography, expert interviews and the stories of young people he works with, Ciaran Thapar paints a portrait of London's greatest assets and deepest injustices. Everyone - from teenagers to government ministers - can learn a lot about contemporary Britain from Cut Short

—— Luke Billingham, youth & community worker, co-author of the Youth Violence Commission Final Report

Big up Ciaran x10 on the new book. Ciaran was basically there from where we really started to take off and it's good to see him doing big things and always tryna encourage and give back to the youth 'cause they need that

—— Skengdo, rapper

Shout out Ciaran on the new book, everyone go cop that and take in the gems - real life issues being addressed. It's important to know that even though the book's called Cut Short your life don't have to be cut short, as long as you're breathing you got opportunities if you just focus and stay consistent

—— AM, rapper

This book strongly gives a voice to the voiceless . . . essential reading

—— Kenny Allstar, DJ

Takes us to the heart of London's street culture . . . more necessary than ever

—— Alistair Fraser , TLS
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