Kristen Sheley's time-travel based Partners in Time series takes a dark and dramatic turn with its third installment. If you haven't read the first two (awesome) books in the series, do so, or else you might be a bit lost. "Future Shock" gives fans of time travel exactly what they've been waiting for: a glimpse into the future, although one not too distant -- the year 2035.
The future depicted in "Future Shock" is not a stereotypical dark, Orwellian one, nor is it full of exaggerated technology like the one depicted in Back to the Future Part II. It is a stunningly believable one, filled with subtle advancements in current technology (such as whisper-quiet, electric/ethanol hybrid vehicles; computers with RAM measured in zettabytes; and fingerprint-recognition software used to instantly identify any individual). But when you get wrapped up into the deep, complex storyline into which the protagonists Sam and Meg get tangled, you'll get past all of that future jazz. Sheley has created a deep and involving storyline that makes you truly care about the characters in it. She may be an "under-the-radar" writer now, but she certainly has a great deal of talent, and it is only a matter of time before the proper people take notice. I highly recommend this book series, and eagerly await Number Four. Keep 'em coming, Kristen!