The title for this book comes from T.S. Elliot's "The Hollow Men"

The story is told by Catelyn, a high school student, honor student who loves singing and horses...and yes, her older sister is a clone because the original Violet died four years earlier.

The scar at back of her neck was where the neurochip was implanted. It linked the origin to her clone so new memorie could be uploaded every 24 hours.

The CCA, Clone Control Advocacy, members are always looking for a way to show that clones are unstable, prone to violence, and have a greater chance of developing mental-health issues.

The war ended thirty years ago and now energy conservation is one of the government's highest priorities. because of that, few people can afford a car. They get around on the ETS, Electronic Transport Shuttle.

Jaxson has a great voice, with just the right amount of southern drawl. He sees Cate, even when she is trying to be furniture, to fade into the background. Seth is his best friend.

Over 100,000,000 Americans died from infected water and food. Those who survived developed strange marks on their bodies.

The main side affect to the survival of the infected was the fact that the chromosomal deformations would become worse with each generation. Eventually population growth would be at zero.

What if they decided that life exists solely in thoughts, in memories and that they can transfer these things to a new body--a physically superior body--over and over again.

Secrets make sisters

She does not know if Jaxon is there to help her or if he is there just helping his mom, the president of CCA.

Violet, her own sister, attacked her and slashed her with a piece of glass. She had a vacant look to her eyes and was incredibly strong.

The body was floating in a thick, sea green liquid. Its eyes are closed and the skin is a ghostly white. It looks like it is sleeping. It is unsettling about the way it is confined in the little box.

Her box, 1001, is empty. She knows immediately what that means.