![]() She knows they are the reason life has to be lived in this way. Jules knows what her predecessors created. It’s a great read for anyone who enjoyed the Alex Rider or Percy Jackson series. In a time when secrets and lies were the foundations of life, someone has discovered the truth. Playful banter, mysterious events, and a fast pace ensure that readers will stay interested without being overwhelmed. MacHale at his finest-he’s crafted a book full of friendship, mystery and heart-pounding, spine-tingling adventure.” - Holly Black, author of The Darkest Part of the Forest Brisk pacing and a confident narration ensure that listeners will race through MacHale’s series opener.” - AudioFile As Tucker and his friends struggle to discover the government’s real motives, Bates reveals their confusion and fear with character voices that are unique and believable. Once the soldiers arrive, Bates’s narration reflects the book’s nonstop action without seeming rushed. “Narrator Andrew Bates uses a conversational style to convincingly portray Tucker’s high-school angst. Bates employs accurate tone and pacing to create the world of this adventure trilogy opener.” - School Library Journal (audio review) When the island is attacked by unknown forces and the government quarantines residents without warning, Tucker’s life changes forever. “Tucker Pierce loves Pemberwick Island and plans to spend his high school years having fun and lying low. Internet: Direct fibre-optic connection points. Audio & Visual: Satellite with full bouquet, television and DVD player. Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen, gas oven and microwave. “An entertaining and creepy tale.” - Publishers Weekly Lounge with wooden floors and enhanced by lofty 3 m floor-to-ceiling doors that slide open onto wrap-around balconies. Ages 10 up.“Absolutely un-put-down-able, more exciting than an Xbox and a rollercoaster combined.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) MacHale throws a lot of action and a touch of romance into his conspiracy-laden plot, but fans of similar series (Michael Grant's Gone books, for example) should have no problem keeping up. As deaths continue to mount, Quinn, Tucker, and a girl named Tori become suspicious of their own families, as well as the government. The introduction of a drug called the Ruby increases the threat, as humans and animals alike become strong and fast under its influence, but risk overdosing. Soon after, more people start dying, and the island is quarantined and placed under protection of the SYLO agency. After the star tailback drops dead during a game, Tucker and his best friend Quinn go for a therapeutic bike ride at night and spy a mysterious aircraft. Tucker is a high school freshman on Pemberwick Island, Maine, content to be a benchwarmer on the varsity football team. MacHale (the Pendragon books) shifts into thriller mode as he launches a trilogy with an entertaining and creepy tale of teens forced into a dire situation. ![]() Only Tucker holds the clues that can solve this deadly mystery.īecause Pemberwick is only the first stop. He tasted the Ruby-and experienced the powers it gave him-for himself. He saw the bizarre midnight explosion over the ocean, and the mysterious singing aircraft that travel like shadows through the night sky. He was on the sidelines when the high school running back dropped dead with no warning. Tucker believes there’s more to SYLO’s story. MACHALE The Library series Surrender the Key Black Moon Rising Voyagers: Project Alpha The SYLO Chronicles Morpheus Road series Pendragon. Now Pemberwick is cut off from the outside world. ![]() SYLO’s commander, Captain Granger, informs Pemberwick residents that the island has been hit by a lethal virus and must be quarantined. They call themselves SYLO and they are a secret branch of the U.S. Parachuting out of military helicopters to invade Tucker Pierce’s idyllic hometown on Pemberwick Island, Maine. MacHale is back with the third book in The SYLO Chronicles. The ultimate action-fueled end-of-the-world conspiracy trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author D.J.
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