408 pages
English language
Published Nov. 21, 2013 by William Heinemann.
Life appears peaceful on Loggerhead Island. Rescued from financial disaster, the research institute is flourishing once more. But the tranquility is quickly shattered when Tory Brennan and her technophile gang discover a mysterious box buried in the ground. A seemingly innocent treasure hunt soon turns into a nightmarish game of puzzles, as it becomes clear that one false move will lead to terrible, explosive consequences. The clock is ticking. Can Tory and the Virals crack the code in time to save the city, and their own lives? Suggested level: secondary.
The plot and the lessons learned are four to five star.
The teasing but illusory idea this was connected more to geocaching knocked back a star.
The writing style. So. punchy. Hormonal. Overwrought. FML. Everything. is. drama. to. an. awkward. 14. year. old. So. trite. FML. Character: Did. Not. Like. Another star down. FML.
