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Sarah and Robert are sure their number is up when their aeroplane crashes over the Australian desert. But this is no ordinary air disaster. A meteorite strike has impacted Earth, bringing with it a deadly alien disease. Thousands fall victim to the virus, falling into a deep coma. Luckily, Robert and Sarah appear to be unaffected - until they begin to exhibit some extraordinary psychic side-effects. This quickly makes them a target for HIDRA, a rogue international agency determined to experiment on them like lab rats in an attempt to control their superpowers. Before long, the children are captured in HIDRA's secret desert HQ, a prison for superhuman kids who can control fire, create storms and tear steel with their minds. This new generation of superheroes must join forces if they are to escape HIDRA. But what kind of world awaits them outside?
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
From the catastrophic plane crash in the Australian desert to the final battle against H.I.D.R.A and every thing inbetween, this book is a must have for readers of all ages. The characters are entertaining and the plot is thrilling.I can assure you this book is definitley not a waste of money. This enthralling sci-fi action thriller is bound to become a classic along the lines of Harry Potter and the Chronicles of Narnia.
By Luke O'Hagan
By Luke O'Hagan
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and so a well deserved four star rating. The plot is not complicated, but that does not mean it is not gripping - it is, so it will be accessible to all ages. The author writes in an easy and uncluttered style, yet he has created real pace that carries the story along. There is clearly more to come, the ending completes the story but leaves the plot open for further development. If in the next book the author can produce more in the same vein then I will look forward to reading that.
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Sarah and Robert are flying to Australia with Daniel, the father who disappeared from their lives when they were very young but who agrees to look after them after their mother dies. Sarah is unhappy at the arrangement, particularly because she suspects that he's hiding something from them but before she can find out what this is a meteorite hits the earth and the ensuing dust storm brings down their plane. Those who aren't killed in the crash seem to be falling ill because of a strange virus that seems to come from the red dust that continues to billow around them.
Sarah, Robert and Daniel escape the scene, only to fall into the hands of HIDRA, a quasi-military organisation that splits them up and takes them to a military facility that they've established in the middle of the Australian Outback. There Sarah and Robert are subjected to tests and discover that the red dust has given them the ability to communicate telepathically with each other. More than that though, Sarah finds that she can influence the thoughts of others, something that makes her particularly attractive to the sinister Colonel Moss, who has plans for children with special abilities.
As Sarah learns about other children in the facility, she realises that she and Robert have to escape. Although they have the support of the sympathetic Dr Rachel Anderson, Colonel Moss always seems to be one step ahead of her and he will stop at nothing to make to sure that Sarah does exactly what he wants.
A fast-paced paranormal thriller, this is a solid addition to the range of books focusing on teens with superhero abilities. The family conflict between Sarah, Robert and Daniel is well depicted and Taylor largely avoids trite clichés to resolve the same. There are some stunningly dark scenes - including the plane crash itself, which is unsentimental and chilling and while the superhero abilities themselves are nothing particularly new, Taylor has fun with the abilities and the revelation of what the characters can do.
There are nitpicks - the end set-piece showdown is a little by-the-numbers - and the resolution of a storyline between warring brothers Octavio and Nestor is a little too easy. Even so, these aren't enough to bring the story down, which remains entertaining.
The book ends with a set-up for a sequel - ALIEN STORM - which promises to be a similarly exciting read.
Sarah, Robert and Daniel escape the scene, only to fall into the hands of HIDRA, a quasi-military organisation that splits them up and takes them to a military facility that they've established in the middle of the Australian Outback. There Sarah and Robert are subjected to tests and discover that the red dust has given them the ability to communicate telepathically with each other. More than that though, Sarah finds that she can influence the thoughts of others, something that makes her particularly attractive to the sinister Colonel Moss, who has plans for children with special abilities.
As Sarah learns about other children in the facility, she realises that she and Robert have to escape. Although they have the support of the sympathetic Dr Rachel Anderson, Colonel Moss always seems to be one step ahead of her and he will stop at nothing to make to sure that Sarah does exactly what he wants.
A fast-paced paranormal thriller, this is a solid addition to the range of books focusing on teens with superhero abilities. The family conflict between Sarah, Robert and Daniel is well depicted and Taylor largely avoids trite clichés to resolve the same. There are some stunningly dark scenes - including the plane crash itself, which is unsentimental and chilling and while the superhero abilities themselves are nothing particularly new, Taylor has fun with the abilities and the revelation of what the characters can do.
There are nitpicks - the end set-piece showdown is a little by-the-numbers - and the resolution of a storyline between warring brothers Octavio and Nestor is a little too easy. Even so, these aren't enough to bring the story down, which remains entertaining.
The book ends with a set-up for a sequel - ALIEN STORM - which promises to be a similarly exciting read.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great book esp for dyslexics to be read aloud.
I read this one to my 9 year old as our bed time story and it is a great read. Lots happens so it is a good one for reading over a few weeks at bedtime. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mrs Coach
At last a book he could not put down
My son has fought against picking up a book for years. This is one he could not put down and neither could I. Reads with an easy fluid text. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by M. Sheriff
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