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The Rising: Book 2 (Department 19) Paperback – 2 Aug. 2012

by Will Hill (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 396 ratings
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The pulse-pounding sequel to DEPARTMENT 19 – “The best action horror story I have ever read” according to Bookzoneforboys…

91 days till zero hour. That's 91 days to run. 91 days to hide. Or 91 days to pray for Department 19 to save you…

After the terrifying attack on Lindisfarne at the end of the first book, Jamie, Larissa and Kate are recovering at Department 19 headquarters, waiting for news of Dracula’s stolen ashes.
They won’t be waiting for long.

Vampire forces are gathering. Old enemies are getting too close. And Dracula… is rising.

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  1. Book 2 of 4
    Department 19
  2. Print length
    704 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
  5. Publication date
    2 Aug. 2012
  6. Reading age
    13 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    12.9 x 4.4 x 19.8 cm
  8. ISBN-10
    9780007354504
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0007354504
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PRAISE FOR THE DEPARTMENT 19 SERIES:

“Bram Stoker can stop turning in his grave: his 21st-century legacy extends beyond Twilight.” – The Telegraph

“Injects some blood and thunder back into the vamp mythos…this is a lively set-up to what looks to be a fun and blood-soaked YA thrill ride” – SFX Magazine

“Hill hits the ground running in this explosive debut, an action thriller inspired by a genre classic… this is a non-stop thrill ride right up to the cliff-hanger ending. This cinematic adrenaline rush has the makings of a sure-fire hit.” Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Before quitting his job in publishing to write Department 19, Will Hill worked as a bartender, a bookseller and a door-to-door charity worker. He grew up in the north-east of England, is scared of spiders, and is a big fan of cats. He lives in east London with his girlfriend, where he splits his time between staring out of the window and staring at a computer screen. The latter tends to be more productive.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0007354509
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks (2 Aug. 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 704 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780007354504
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0007354504
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.9 x 4.4 x 19.8 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 396 ratings

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Will Hill is an award-winning author and screenwriter.

He was a bartender, a bookseller, a charity worker and a publishing marketer for many years before quitting to write full time. His debut novel was Department 19, the first in a five book series which was a bestseller in the UK and translated into more than a dozen languages.

His latest novel, After The Fire, won the 2018 YA Book Prize, was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and selected for the Zoella Book Club, and received widespread critical acclaim, including a starred review from Kirkus.

Will lives in east London with his partner and two cats.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the storylines well-thought-out, interesting, and high-levels of action and adventure. They describe the book as excellent, top-class, and worth buying. Readers also find the book highly enjoyable, thrilling, and captivating.

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Customers find the storylines well-thought-out, interesting, and high-levels of action. They appreciate the cool cliffhangers, suspense, and non-stop action. Readers also mention the book has lots of twists and turns.

"...in Department 19, something that is so well thought out and intricate. And he's continued it perfectly in The Rising...." Read more

"...Will Hill, sir, you've done it again. "The Rising" feels innovative, is full of action and the characters have flaws that make them all the more real..." Read more

"...The final battle scene is an absolute barnstormer, and had me thoroughly engrossed...." Read more

"...than its target audience, it is still well written and allows use of the imagination...." Read more

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Customers find the book excellent, top-class, and worth buying. They say it's a quality read with lots of twists and turns.

"...What I can say though, is that Will's writing is on top form. Top class. It's fantastic. So engaging...." Read more

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"...Highly enjoyable with lots of twists and turns and certainly value for money at 700 pages." Read more

"This book is so interesting and very good there are times that make you laugh times that make you cry and over all it's a great action book" Read more

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Customers find the book highly enjoyable, thrilling, and captivating. They say it's a great read and good for adults as well as children. Readers mention the series has reignited their interest in reading after years of not bothering.

"...Top class. It's fantastic. So engaging...." Read more

"...Highly enjoyable with lots of twists and turns and certainly value for money at 700 pages." Read more

"...so cant tell you what it is about but this series has reignited his interest in reading after years of not bothering to read anything so I am..." Read more

"...I havent finsihed that one yet but it isnt dissapointing. Definitely worth it!" Read more

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Customers find the writing style well-thought-out, intricate, and vivid.

"...something incredible in Department 19, something that is so well thought out and intricate. And he's continued it perfectly in The Rising...." Read more

"...The writing style is still cinematic and I would freakin' LOVE to see a big-screen adaptation at some point...." Read more

"...Although I'm older than its target audience, it is still well written and allows use of the imagination...." Read more

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Ryan at Empire of Books
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 August 2012
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A really good author, who writes a series of books, can draw you back into that world within a page. For Will Hill, and The Rising, the second book in the stunning Department 19 series, I was back into the world of shadows, vampires and secret, government organisations with a sentence.

Back into the world where not all is as it seems, and where nightmares become reality.

I want to say fairly early in this review that I physically cannot say much about the book at all. Not because I don't want to, because I freaking do! Oh I could talk about this book all day and all night, non stop. Trust me, ask my parents who I think I am driving nuts right now... Not because nothing happens - trust me, this book is jam-packed with action, it's unreal! But because if I say pretty much anything, it'll spoil the book! It's so tightly woven and so well paced, that everything fits together It's kind of like a line of domino's. Knock one and they all go.

What I can say though, is that Will's writing is on top form. Top class. It's fantastic. So engaging. I want to liken Will's writing to super glue, because once you start reading, you physically have to tear your eyes away from the page and the events unfolding within them.

There's just this voice to the book, to both books actually that is so vivid and so rich, you can't help but love them.

I'll be honest, I had worried about reading The Rising. I loved Department 19 so much, that I just didn't know how Will could top it, but as I sat down to read it, those worries melted away. For a starter, the first chapter is set about thirty minutes to three-quarters of an hour away from me, and somewhere that I have been many many times over the years! I read the start and kind of did a double take... Erm... Really... That's... near me, in this incredible book. It's set there? Wow!

But yes, it blew me away. The gore in this book - well don't even get me started - is on a completely new and, well... gory level. Will outdone himself this time, although I have to wonder what runs through his mind sometimes - can I say, twisted dude?! But in a good way! Haha.

So, to wrap this up because it's all just getting a bit gushy now, Will Hill is a genius. He's created something incredible in Department 19, something that is so well thought out and intricate. And he's continued it perfectly in The Rising. All I can say is that the next 12 months waiting for Book Three is going to be pure torture!
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Sofia
5.0 out of 5 stars Every bit as good as the first one!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 January 2013
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As you will remember if you read the first book, Dracula's remains in Department 19's Russian counterpart was stolen, and the oldest Rusmanov brother and his cronies are trying to resurrect him. It will take about three months before he's fully restored to his former power (i.e. the Zero Hour), and the operatives of Department 19 have to find him and take him down before then, as otherwise he'll be near invincible.

Expectations were high for this book, as the first one was great. "Department 19: The Rising" does not disappoint. While the title is misleading - "The Rising" implies that Dracula's Zero Hour happens within this book ... and it doesn't. Sorry if that's a spoiler, but I think it's worthwhile pointing out. It's still over 80 days (84? 86?) to go by the very last page of the book, but I didn't mind. Not at all.

There are just so many things going on that you don't have time to stop and question it. Like before, there were flashbacks to the past. 1920s Paris, and way back when in Romania when Dracula was first turned. This was actually really interesting to find out about. I have no idea if it's general Dracula and/or vampire lore, but it's fascinating nonetheless.

The romantic struggles of teenagers get a little space, but not too much. They have enough issues as it is. There are also moral struggles to get through for Jamie, and they're handled really well. It's not always clear-cut what the right thing to do is, and he's still learning, but he's growing up to be a good man. Or so I hope. There's a bit near the end that definitely counts as a crowning moment of awesome. I really didn't expect it, and burst out in a "HAH!" when reading it. When you see it, you'll know the one I mean.

I could probably go on and on and on about how entertaining this series is proving to be, but I need to get going. If you like vampires, REAL vampires, you'll enjoy this. If you liked the first book, you'll definitely enjoy this. I didn't even mind the gore so much this time (there can't have been less of it). The writing style is still cinematic and I would freakin' LOVE to see a big-screen adaptation at some point.

Will Hill, sir, you've done it again. "The Rising" feels innovative, is full of action and the characters have flaws that make them all the more real. Can't wait for the next book, "Department 19: Battle Lines". This is great.
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Amazon Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars A great adventure!
Reviewed in Germany on 24 June 2016
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This second book in the Department 19 series, just like the first, did not disappoint. I could not put it down. Plenty of adventure, a decent amount of supernatural gore and a great insight into the relationships of the main characters, all the makings of a great read. Highly recommended. I can't wait to start book 3.
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P. Stevans
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW !!!
Reviewed in the United States on 8 October 2012
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First off I dislike reading reviews that gives away the book, so I will be not writting my review like that I don't want to spoil it for anyone and deprive them of anything, all I will say is you have to read these two books Deparment 19 and the second book in the series Department 19 - The Rising as a first time writter Will Hill is amazing, these books got me hooked from the first page right through to the last and kept me begging for more not bad for a first time author, so really do youself a favour and read these book you won't be disappointed and by the end of the second book you will be left with wanting more as I was.
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Louisscicluna
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
Reviewed in the United States on 13 May 2017
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so gripping. just kept turning page after page until you run out of them and want more. I should have started readi g them much sooner
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Johannes Fuchs
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun to Read
Reviewed in Germany on 7 February 2013
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It is not the usual vampire-and-werewulf-crap you come along these days. The book is the oompulsory successor of the first part: all characters return (I hope I didn't spoil the obvious...) and the story resp. plot continue where the first part found an end.

Actually, those who read the first part should feel obliged to read it - it is absolutely worth it (though I have to admit that a certain triviality starts within half-time of the book). Those who haven't read part one yet, should do so and THEN start with this one.

There's half a star off for trivial writing (I fear the author considered his books somehow has to find a new, ennerving twist - which in my eyes does not work properly), and another half star off for too much flat characters (that is characters worth investigating further but playing not even a decisive role).
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on 10 October 2015
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Amazing book, just simply can't put it down.
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