Books like This side of Paradise by Steven L. Layne
When Jack’s father accepts a position with the mysterious Eden Corporation, the family is forced to move to the isolated settlement of Paradise. In this seemingly idyllic village, Jack begins to suspect that the corporation’s presence is anything but benign.
As he explores the town’s quiet streets and hidden corners, Jack uncovers clues to a dangerous plot that could bring ruin to his family and the residents of Paradise. While his curiosity mounts, the stakes grow higher for everyone who lives—and the answers he seeks could change the course of their lives.
The story follows Jack’s growing awareness of a threat that looms beneath the utopian veneer of Paradise, challenging the family’s hopes and revealing the darker side of an all‑too convincing dream.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Science Fiction
Authors: Steven L. Layne
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