Evil Star (The Gatekeepers Series #2)

Evil Star

Outstanting Book. There was action around every corner. It really kept you on the edge of your seat.

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Review

Great book and keeps your eyes glued to it.

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My Review of Evil Star

I think that Anthony Horowitz did a very good job with this book.I give it five plus stars.Once I started reading I couldn't put the book down. The whole series is great. I have already read the first book which is Raven's Gate. That left me hanging so the very next day I picked up Evil Star. I found it very suspensful, thrilling, and funny.This book also left me hanging on the last chapter and I can't wait to find out what happens in the next book Nightrise!!!!

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Bored Adventure

My son, normally a fan of Anthony Horowitz put this book down after the first five pages. Although I believed it would appeal to him, he called it vapid, dark and filled with uninteresting characters. He's a pretty good judge of quality and accept I his recommendations regarding this book.

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Reviewed by Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky" for TeensReadToo.com

EVIL STAR is the second book in the Anthony Horowitz series called THE GATEKEEPERS.

In book one, titled RAVEN'S GATE, main character Matt discovers he is one of five specially chosen teens. Their purpose is to save the world. Matt doesn't know the other five and must "close" Raven's Gate on his own. As the second book, EVIL STAR, begins, Matt finds himself in Peru meeting up with Pedro, who turns out to be one of the chosen five.

Matt and Pedro join forces, although it isn't easy since Matt speaks only English and Pedro speaks Spanish. Their unusual connection does allow them to communicate while in a dream state. They learn each others' stories and realize that their paths will someday cross the paths of their remaining team.

Together Matt and Pedro must find and prevent the opening of the second gate. Its history is intertwined with the ancient Incas and the Peruvian culture. As they search the seamier side of Peru, they encounter kidnapping, gun battles, the evil "big headed" Salamanda, high altitude jungle treks, and terrifying helicopter rides. Exactly what is the Evil Star and can they find the next gate in time to close it and save the world from the Old Ones?

Horowitz provides his usual fast-paced, non-stop action in this new series. It is sure to impress his already established fans and create plenty of new ones.

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Horowitz Delivers Yet Another Suspenseful Page-Turner

Having read the entire Alex Rider Series, all of the books in the Gatekeeper series as of yet, and many of Horowitz's miscellaneous books, I have seen more than my fair share of Anthony Horowitz, despite that, and despite the fact I have read Evil Star multiple times, I continue to be pulled in by the suspense of the book. Every time I read it, I find something new or comprehend something better. This is just one of the many reasons that Anthony Horowitz is without a doubt my favorite author. Evil Star takes place in Peru. Backtracking to the 1st book of the series, which is Raven's Gate, Matt Freeman has just closed the gate that keeps the Old Ones, (Evil, demon creatures) out of our world. After closing the gate, Matt is living with Richard Cole, a journalist who helped Matt survive in Raven's Gate. Matt goes to a snobby British private school and he hates it. The teachers, the students, all of it. Despite this, he is living a normal life, which is what he wanted all along. It isn't until Matt's relative and former guardian Gwenda Davis, attempts to burn down Matt's school with an oil tanker that Matt realizes he can't ever be normal. Matt is lured into Peru by the Nexus, who is a society that has been fighting to keep the Old Ones out of the world. There, he meets another gatekeeper, is beaten by police, and kidnapped by the remaining Inca indians who only hope to keep the gatekeepers safe. All of this is nothing compared to finding the second gate in the Nazca Desert, and seeing that it keeps shut. But Matt is up against more then he can handle alone that is, read this book to find out what happens and be sure to read Nightrise which is the next book in the series.

Amazing book

Evil Star was an awesome book. It was a bit boring in the beginning, but got to be really good by the beginning. There were many times when I couldn't wait to find what happens in the next chapter. Matt is 14 and is said to be 1 of the 5 gatekeepers. He must prevent the Old Ones from entering this world. Matt closed Ravens Gate in the first book, but now there is a second gate. Will the Old Ones get out? The book Evil Star would be a great book for fantasy lovers, and for people who like super heroes. Thats exactly what Matt is, a super hero, he has many power which are not in his control at first. The only bad part of this book is that you don't find out what happens until book 3. Anthony Horowitz is a wonderful writer, which is actually why I picked this book.

It's an action packed story

This book has a lot of action and excitement. It always keeps you wondering what will happen to Matt, Pedro, and their friends. Right when Matt entered Peru he knew that something was wrong, and he was right. The police men of Peru were after Matt, beacause they didn¿t want him interfering with Diego Salamanda¿s plan to bring back the Evil Ones. There was also a traitor who betrayed Matt, Pedro, and the Nexus, a group of people trying to stop the Evil Ones. This book was full of twists and turns, always keeping you on your toes, making you wonder what will happen next: murder, deception, and suspense. An ally dies, a friend betrays his comrades, and you never know what¿s going to happen next. The author could have used more descriptions in some parts of the story, but other than that, it was worded very well, and although it was very confusing at times, it was still a great book.

A reviewer

this is one of the most action packed books i have read! i recommend this book from age 10 and up. I think that this book is better written than the first one!

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

EVIL STAR is the second book in the Anthony Horowitz series called THE GATEKEEPERS. In book one, titled RAVEN¿S GATE, main character Matt discovers he is one of five specially chosen teens. Their purpose is to save the world. Matt doesn't know the other five and must 'close' Raven's Gate on his own. As the second book, EVIL STAR, begins, Matt finds himself in Peru meeting up with Pedro, who turns out to be one of the chosen five. Matt and Pedro join forces, although it isn¿t easy since Matt speaks only English and Pedro speaks Spanish. Their unusual connection does allow them to communicate while in a dream state. They learn each others¿ stories and realize that their paths will someday cross the paths of their remaining team. Together Matt and Pedro must find and prevent the opening of the second gate. Its history is intertwined with the ancient Incas and the Peruvian culture. As they search the seamier side of Peru, they encounter kidnapping, gun battles, the evil 'big headed' Salamanda, high altitude jungle treks, and terrifying helicopter rides. Exactly what is the Evil Star and can they find the next gate in time to close it and save the world from the Old Ones? Horowitz provides his usual fast-paced, non-stop action in this new series. It is sure to impress his already established fans and create plenty of new ones. **Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka 'Readingjunky'

'A Swirling Mass of Horror and Fantasy'

This book was very good, but like many books, not perfect. Matt had already been through terrible things at Ravens Gate, but now the Nexus a group whose sole purpose is to help gatekeepers, wants Matt to travel to Peru to close the second gate. Right when he enters Peru horrible things happen. Richard, Matt¿s close friend, is kidnapped, Matt is beaten by police at Hotel Europa, and Matt finds the second gatekeeper, finding out that the two of them don¿t even speak the same language. Things worsen from there Matt finds out that the richest man in Peru, Diego Salamanda, has constructed a satellite to take place of a missing star, which will open the second gate. As an attempt to stop this Atoc¿s small army, Richard and Matt go to Salamanda¿s headquarters to destroy the satellite. Unfortunately, inside Matt and Richard find a traitor to the Nexus. Matt then must destroy the satellite to stop the Old Ones from entering the world. I enjoyed many parts about this book such as all of the suspense, horror in the book, as well as the way the author worded the book. Some dislikes I had about this book were that the book was confusing at parts, there was too much death within the book, and it was not descriptive enough of events. This book is part of the Ravens Gate Series and is the second book in the series. Evil Star can not be read without reading the first book Ravens Gate. Any gender would find this book great to read. If you enjoy other books with horror or suspense you¿ll love this book. Evil Star was a great book to read and I just know that anybody who reads this book will think this book is wonderful just like I did.

Yealy Reviews the book

Alex Rider is in for another thrill ride as he travels to Peru to look for a Werewolf, who has the Warrior Stone that the CIA needs. He will take on more adventures then one in this thrilling novel.

awesome

This book was one of my favorites. It was very creative and had many mysteries that were solved at the end of the book. This book was not as suspicious as Raven's Gate but has more action. There was a new character for more adventures that went on through out the whole book. Also, there was secrets from Raven's Gate that makes the book easier to understand.

Anthony has done it again!

Anthony Horowitz has done it again with this thrilling book. This book has many talking parts but they are very interesting. I am an action-packed lover, but when I read this book, i was almost thinking about it all day. I read over 10 Anthony Horowitz books and do i love them! At first i started with Stormbreaker, then followed the series. After, i went straight to his other books then this series. I am still going along with the series and all his other books. I guess you can say, HE IS THE BEST AUTHOR IN THE WORLD. You must read his great books.

School Review

If you like action packed riveting stories filled with good and evil, death, survival, ancient civilizations, and modern technology, then Evil Star is for you. Although I suggest that you read the first book, Raven¿s Gate, before this one. Just after reading the first book I was sucked in and immediately went to the library to get the next. Once it was in my hands I didn¿t put it down. I can¿t wait for the third, Night Rise. Matt is one of the five and the Nexus needs him again but this time he has to travel to Peru, where he meets up with a Peruvian boy who befriends him. From the words of a mad monks diary another gate is about to open. Will they be able to stop the terror that is unfolding and save everyone? Find out in the second book of the fascinating Gatekeepers Series by Anthony Horowitz.

The best, yet agian!

Evil Star follows up the story from Ravens Gate so brilliantly! Matt Freeman is on another anventure dealing with the Nexus, the Old Ones, and the gates. My only question when does Nightrise come out?!

it was good

but i think the first was better, also i find few errors in the side of spanish writing, i think is was ok.

Great, but not brilliant

This one was, as expected, another terrific book by Anthony Horowitz. Not as much a page turner as Raven's Gate, but still filled with action. Matthew finds another of the five and together try to hold up against the Old Ones.

disappointing

i was suprised about how boring this one was. it didnt have alot of action like the first one. i think the first one was the best.

Very Very Very Awesome

It is a very good sequal to Ravens Gate. It does have some down spots where theirs not a lot of action but it picks up towards the end. Highly Recommended