The House of the Scorpion (2002)
380 pages 4.3/5 Goodreads
In a future where humans despise clones, Matt enjoys special status as the young clone of El Patrón, the 142-year-old leader of a corrupt drug empire nestled between Mexico and the United States.
Author: Nancy Farmer
ISBN: 9780786250486
Content Warnings
Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a parent
Other
Wrongful imprisonment
Substance Use
Drug use (depicted) (referenced)
Violence & Physical Harm
Child abuse / harm to children Slavery / forced labor
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