For now, warming the bench at the weekly football games is just fine with him. He likes life on tiny, fictional Pemberwick Island, Maine, and hopes to take over his father's landscaping business eventually. While his friends talk about going out into the world and doing great things, he prefers to dream small. This riveting novel starts with a question: How safe is it to remain uninvolved? At 14, Tucker Pierce is all about fitting in and going with the flow. Agent: Richard Curtis, Richard Curtis Associates.
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MacHale throws a lot of action and a touch of romance into his conspiracy-laden plot, but fans of similar series (Michael Grant’s Gone books, for example) should have no problem keeping up.
As deaths continue to mount, Quinn, Tucker, and a girl named Tori become suspicious of their own families, as well as the government. The introduction of a drug called the Ruby increases the threat, as humans and animals alike become strong and fast under its influence, but risk overdosing. Soon after, more people start dying, and the island is quarantined and placed under protection of the SYLO agency.
After the star tailback drops dead during a game, Tucker and his best friend Quinn go for a therapeutic bike ride at night and spy a mysterious aircraft. Tucker is a high school freshman on Pemberwick Island, Maine, content to be a benchwarmer on the varsity football team. JMacHale (the Pendragon books) shifts into thriller mode as he launches a trilogy with an entertaining and creepy tale of teens forced into a dire situation. MacHaleīecause Pemberwick is only the first stop. Imprint Razorbill publishDate T00:00:00-04:00 ATOS 4.7 isOwnedB圜ollections True title Sylo fullDescription The ultimate action-fueled end-of-the-world conspiracy trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author D.J. SortTitle Sylo Sylo Series Book 01 crossRefId 1134308 series Sylo subtitle Sylo Series, Book 1 id B0D7DDE4-EF6F-422D-93B7-473880E02502 starRating 4.2 OverDrive MetaData interestLevel MG+ isPublicDomain False formats Only Tucker holds the clues that can solve this deadly mystery.īecause Pemberwick is only the first stop. He tasted the Ruby-and experienced the powers it gave him-for himself. He saw the bizarre midnight explosion over the ocean, and the mysterious singing aircraft that travel like shadows through the night sky. He was on the sidelines when the high school running back dropped dead with no warning. Tucker believes there’s more to SYLO’s story. Now Pemberwick is cut off from the outside world. SYLO’s commander, Captain Granger, informs Pemberwick residents that the island has been hit by a lethal virus and must be quarantined.
They call themselves SYLO and they are a secret branch of the U.S. Parachuting out of military helicopters to invade Tucker Pierce’s idyllic hometown on Pemberwick Island, Maine. will leave readers hungry for the next installment.The ultimate action-fueled end-of-the-world conspiracy trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author D.J. "MacHale pens some terrific and unique action scenes. "An entertaining and creepy tale."- Publishers Weekly "This action-filled, end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it adventure . should leave teen readers clamoring for the next installment."- VOYA
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"With this extremely high-octane story that's the equivalent to a summer movie blockbuster, MacHale kicks off an apocalyptic trilogy sure to leave readers demanding the next installment."- Booklist "If you're a fan of The Maze Runner and Alex Rider, you might want to pick up SYLO. A fast-paced read and a huge cliffhanger."-EW.com
"Absolutely un-put-downable, more exciting than an Xbox and roller coaster combined."- Kirkus, starred review Highly recommended."-James Dashner, New York Times bestselling author of the Maze Runner series "A relentlessly fast-paced, intriguing, expertly written tale that leaves you breathless and satisfied, yet wanting more. Fans will be sure to devour this incredibly satisfying conclusion. All bets are off in Strike-with twists so big readers will never see them coming-while the action and pulse-pounding suspense remain as high as ever. MacHale is back with the third book in the SYLO Chronicles. Once again, Tucker Pierce and his friends must fight for their lives against the better-equipped SYLO.
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