James Patterson's turbocharged Maximum Ride trilogy pushes into high gear in this exciting finale. The desperate struggle between the "Re-evolution" conspirators and Max and her flock has reached the point of no return. But Max, Iggy, Fang, Nudge, Gasman, and Angel must each carry on the fight without their comrades. A major adult author comes through in the clutch.
Kirkus Reviews
Patterson wraps up his sci-fi thriller series with consistent excitement but too few explanations. Max and her flock, human with avian genes, flee the mad scientists and seek answers. Fang starts a blog, hoping that kids around the world can help. The flock is captured again and escapes again, aided by Ari, the seven-year-old human morphed halfway into a wolf; but fears about Ari's loyalties split up the flock for the first time. The final battle takes place in Germany, where Max learns who runs the international corporation planning to reduce the earth's population through a massive genocide. The short, action-packed chapters end breathlessly, with twists at every turn; however, too many unanswered questions have been raised throughout the trilogy. Patterson clears up some mysteries-including Max's unknown parentage-but much of the drama seems manufactured expressly for page-turner effect, while the promised emotional and technological complexities fall by the wayside. Adrenaline galore, but seriously compromised by the unsatisfying wrap-up. (Science fiction. YA)
From the Publisher
Raves for the MAXIMUM RIDE series:
#1 New York Times Bestseller
Publishers Weekly Bestseller
An ALA Quick Pick for Young Adults
An ALA/VOYA "Teens' Top Ten" Pick
A VOYA Review Editor's Choice
A New York Public Library "Books for the Teen Age" Selection
A Book Sense Summer 2007 Children's Pick
A KLIATT Editors' Choice
A Children's Choice Book Awards Author of the Year for MAX
SCHOOL'S OUT—FOREVER:
"A breathless adventure...full of action, swooping flights and fierce fights—a sure bet for the movies."—KLIATT
"Jump on board this MAXIMUM RIDE...Fights and flights are non-stop."—USA Today
THE ANGEL EXPERIMENT:
"BOOK OF THE WEEK...Pace, action, mystery, and cool."—London Times
