Code (Virals Series #3)

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The Virals are put to the ultimate test when they find a geocache containing an ornate puzzle box. Shelton decodes the cipher inside, only to find more tantalizing clues left by "The Gamemaster." A second, greater geocache is within reach—if the Virals are up to the challenge.

But the hunt takes a dark turn when Tory locates the other box—a fake bomb, along with a sinister proposal from The Gamemaster. Now, the real game has begun: another bomb...

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Overview

The Virals are put to the ultimate test when they find a geocache containing an ornate puzzle box. Shelton decodes the cipher inside, only to find more tantalizing clues left by "The Gamemaster." A second, greater geocache is within reach—if the Virals are up to the challenge.

But the hunt takes a dark turn when Tory locates the other box—a fake bomb, along with a sinister proposal from The Gamemaster. Now, the real game has begun: another bomb is out there—a real one—and the clock is ticking.

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In this third Virals thriller, the focus is on Tory Brennan (niece of Temperance Brennan, hero of Reichs' Bones books for adults) and her friends as they continue to explore their special wolf powers, acquired by accident but growing stronger every day. Tory would like nothing better than to spend time with her friends prowling the barrier islands of Charleston, S.C. It's too bad her dad's irritating, socially conscious girlfriend insists on having Tory make her debut at this year's cotillion, an event that holds no interest for this 14-year-old tomboy. Escaping to participate in a new game with her friends seems like a lark, as they uncover their first cache in what appears to be a treasure hunt. But things turn serious when each successive discovered cache turns more and more dangerous, putting not just Tory and her friends at risk, but their families as well. It's a race against time to find the self-proclaimed Gamemaster and put a stop to this deadly game before an oncoming hurricane strikes Charleston, wiping out his tracks forever and setting him free to play his fatal game again…and again. More than just a Bones Jr., more than just an exploration of heightened natural abilities, this series mixes thrills with timeless coming-of-age themes, teasing the intellect with well-drawn characters and keeping the pages turning with a well-tuned pace. Another successful adventure. (Science fiction/thriller. 10 & up)
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Gr 7–9—Months ago, 14-year-old Tory and her friends accidentally acquired supernatural abilities while attempting to solve a decades-old cold-case murder. Now, the group has discovered a geocache, left behind by someone they know only as the "Gamemaster." The Gamemaster leads the gang on a scavenger hunt peppered with puzzles, codes, and riddles. As the treasures they find become increasingly dangerous, Tory and her friends suspect that one geocache may be a ticking time bomb. The Virals must race against the clock to find it before it detonates and kills innocent people. While this sci-fi/mystery mash-up has some plot inconsistencies and implausible moments, it will appeal to fans of the first two books. The four Virals-Tory, Shelton, Ben, and Hi-are well defined in the course of the story. Though they are all intelligent and protective of one another, their actions are not always prudent or legally sound. The group's "save the world" mentality thrusts them into plenty of perilous situations, and simply letting law enforcement handle the Gamemaster is never a real consideration. Still, the friends admirably stick together and will stop at nothing to protect the innocent.—Leigh Collazo, Ed Willkie Middle School, Fort Worth, TX
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781595144126
  • Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
  • Publication date: 3/12/2013
  • Series: Virals Series , #3
  • Pages: 416
  • Sales rank: 21,470
  • Age range: 12 - 14 Years
  • Product dimensions: 6.42 (w) x 9.12 (h) x 1.35 (d)

Meet the Author

Kathy Reichs

Kathy Reichs (www.kathyreichs.com), like her iconic character Dr. Temperance Brennan, is a board-certified forensic anthropologist. The creator of the Fox television hit Bones, now in its eighth season, Reichs has written fourteen books in the Temperance Brennan series, all New York Times bestsellers, including #1. Code is her third novel for young readers.

Brendan Reichs (www.brendanreichs.com) was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 2000 and The George Washington University School of Law in 2006. After three long years working as a litigation attorney, he abandoned the trade to co-write the Virals series. He lives in Charlotte with his wife, Emily, daughter, Alice, and son, Henry. He plans to keep writing novels until they drag him from his desk.

Visit www.viralstheseries.com.

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    1. Also Known As:
      Kathleen J. Reichs (full name)
    2. Hometown:
      Charlotte, North Carolina and Montreal, Québec
    1. Education:
      B.A., American University, 1971; M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern University
    2. Website:
      http://kathyreichs.com/

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 15, 2013

    kathy reichs

    she writes the greatest books.they keep you reading until the end.

    3 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 16, 2013

    I think the Viral Series is great! I hope we will see more from

    I think the Viral Series is great! I hope we will see more from Kathy and Brendan Reich in this series.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 11, 2013

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    This is such a great book. It will not disappoint you! Full of action/adventure, it is one of the best books I have ever read. I could hardly put it down. She writes such amazimg books. I cannoy wait until the next book comes out

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    Posted May 10, 2013

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    I wish netgalley would stop giving you ppl free copies of books for your *reviews*. I dont think they realize that you reveal the entire book in your so called reviews. In doing so you are costing the lost sales. Maybe someone should tell them. Please stop telling everything that happens in your reviews. We would like to read the book too.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 4, 2013

    Anyone know whe he next book comes out?????

    NEED TO FIND OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 12, 2013

    Good reading. Yes it is a "teen book" but it is very good reading.

    I read many types of books but because Kathy Reichs wrote this series I decided to give it a try. Good reading. Lighter than some books but good.

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  • Posted April 3, 2013

    Virally altered Hybrid Teens.Put aside everything you know about

    Virally altered Hybrid Teens.Put aside everything you know about K. Reichs previous books.
    Don't expect any typical crime solving Brennan and allow yourself to embrace her creativity in another genre. This is her third venture into the Viral series, a YA sci-fi story with Brennan's great niece as the main character.
    The target audience is pre-teen upwards and is obviously an attempt to win over the new generation of readers. I think it will do that quite successfully and if those readers end up reading her more adult books later on in life because they enjoyed her writing then mission accomplished.
    Tory is very intelligent, dominant and brash. Very much like her mother I would say. The team of virally altered hybrid shifters is confronted with a villain playing a cat and mouse game. In a very Famous Five meets shifter a la Nancy Drew type of mystery solving plot with a load of science and fast paced storyline, this is bound to entertain younger readers.
    I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 14, 2013

    EPICLY AWESOME

    :)

    0 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

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