Enemy Invasion

By Author / Illustrator

A G Taylor

Genre

Adventure

Age range(s)

11+

Publisher

Usborne Publishing Ltd

ISBN

9781409526711

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

01-06-2011

Synopsis

Superpowers and conspiracy collide in this unmissable action-packed sci-fi thriller, sequel to \"Meteorite Strike\" and \"Alien Storm\". Sarah and Robert Williams are no ordinary brother and sister. With superhuman powers originating from the mysterious Fall Virus that left thousands of others in a coma, the two are now working with government agency HIDRA and other superhuman kids to find a cure. The powerful alien that first sent the virus to Earth, known only as 'The Entity', is ready to attack again, determined to bring humanity under its control for good. It is being aided by Sarah's arch-enemy, Major Bright, and malicious software expert, Marlon Good, who have their own plans for world domination - but the key to their plans is 14-year-old Hack and his technology-manipulating powers. Before Sarah and her friends can get Hack to safety, Major Bright abducts him and uses his power to create an army of alien spider-robots that will be able to spread the virus across the world. Wave after wave spiders are launched in a lethal attack on London. Can the superhuman team stop the disaster or have they finally met their match?This is the final chapter in the mind-blowing trilogy of mesmerizing heroes, superpowers and non-stop action by critically acclaimed author A.G. Taylor.

Reviews

Following a meteorite strike carrying the 'Falling Virus', many people fall into a deep coma. But there are some children who are immune and who, after contracting the virus, develop superhuman skills, telekinesis, the ability to make themselves invisible etc. The virus is the weapon of an alien being known only as 'The Entity' that travels through the universe occupying planets in order to survive. The Entity uses self-interested adults to help with this plan, whilst the young people use their powers to defeat them. Enemy Invasion is part of a series but enough information is given at the start of the book, in the guise of top secret documents, to fill you in on why things are happening. The pace is fast moving and although there is no real depth to characters it doesn't detract from the plot; in fact I suspect character development is not required by its target audience. By the end, 'The Entity' is defeated; everyone lives to fight another day and the way is left open for another book in the series. I did have a little quibble about the cover, to me it looked like an old American import copy of 'War of the Worlds' and I spent the first half of the book wondering when it was going to relate to the plot. I thought that it implied that the sci-fi element was going to be stronger than it eventually was, thank goodness. This is a great little adventure/sci-fi story for younger teenage boys and girls who like a good fight. Age 11+