- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books (8 Jun 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330391836
- ISBN-13: 978-0330391832
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,055,806 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Rhiannon Lassiter received rave reviews for her debut novel Hex, the first of three futuristic thrillers, and deservedly so. It was imaginative, energetic and bolstered by a rare "keenness of spirit" that made up for any loss of narrative pace through writing inexperience. Hex: Ghosts follows on from the sequel Hex: Shadows and completes the trilogy with style, delivering a satisfying conclusion to a substantial tale with almost as much verve as was evident in the original.
Hexes are individuals born with the mutant Hex gene that allows them to interface, hands-free, with computer technology and the awesome, all-encompassing World Wide Web. A clever skill--but in the year 2371 it's an illegal one.
Here, the queen of all such rebels is the black-haired, black-clad Raven who, together with her swelling group of family, friends and Hex buddies, occupies a terrorist fortress amidst the scariest and darkest London city levels. They are fastidiously preparing for attack. On one hand, they plan to deliver the Hex population to power and overthrow the European Federation Government. On the other, they must defend themselves against a final assault that could mean the end of their kind for ever. The key to success of both aims lies in Italy where a disk containing vital Hex historical data lies in the fragile hands of two young sibling Hexes who do not realise their perilous position.
Hex: Ghosts is a meaty story with a large cast of characters that together grapple with no less a subject than the future of the world. It's ambitious and highly readable, and disappointing only in that the book is too short. (Age 11 and over) --John McLay --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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The city is a dangerous place for Hexes. The security forces are on the alert for any sign of Hex activity - any sign of a mutant presence. The Hex gene will soon be extinct. But in the depths of the city, a powerful new force is taking shape. Led by the Hex Raven, a rabble army is planning a new future - they're coming out of hiding. But the source of their strength, the computer system itself. harbours a devastating enemy.
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Format:Hardcover
Rhiannon Lassiter's has greated a great universe in her Hex series, with a unorthodox main character that isn't exactly likeable, but complex and very interesting. This book and the previous two in the series in highly recommended for readers who like sci-fi, and since the first book was written when the author was 17, it is especially interesting for young adults.
Format:Paperback
The Hex series is amazing. I read this final book in about a day - that such a young author could create such an impressive unputdownable page turner is just incredible.
Format:Hardcover
This was one of the best books I have ever read - I read it all in one go, when I should have been working, making the children's tea, sleeping etc. I just could not put it down. All three books were brilliant, but I think this was my favourite one. My main point is they're not just for teenagers - I'm 40 and it was better than anything else I've read in a long time.
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brilliant trilliogy
i dont normaly lissen to other peoples views on books because the book is not what i expext after that
this trillogy was some of the best reading i have had and i read a lot... Read more
this trillogy was some of the best reading i have had and i read a lot... Read more
Published on 28 April 2002 by susiebrowning@msn.com
I've always loved reading but HEX is pure genius!
I think Rhiannon Lassiter is an absolutly brilliant author and i'll look forward to her next book. HEX is set in the future and what a future it is! Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2001
An intriguing final novel completing an excellent trilogy
I found this book an excellent read. It was both fast moving and full of detail. Rhiannon Lassiter has managed to keep the reader in plenty of suspense throughout the trilogy, and... Read more
Published on 12 July 2001
the final book in the trilogy is the most exciting.
This brings the story to the end, and also a tear to the eye. The end is so original that you could never see it coming. Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2000
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