Book details
The Assault (Recon Team Angel #1) (Recon Team Angel series)
Description
It's 2030, and humanity is losing the war against alien invaders. A Band of Brothers meets Ender's Game in this sci-fi military thriller.A team of six has been chosen . . .. . . to infiltrate the enemy's headquarters in the heart of the Australian Outback. The six teens have been modified to look like aliens. They have spent years mastering alien culture so that they can talk, acteven thinklike their enemies. But from the start, the recon mission goes terribly wrong. It's only when they are close to discovering the shocking truth of the aliens' plans that the team is forced to ask:Who among them is a traitor?Brian Falkner, author of The Project, Brain Jack, and The Tomorrow Code, delivers a page-turning military thriller with his signature heart-pounding action and unique sci-fi twists.Hand this to teens who love playing Call of Duty and Halo!"Falkner supplies a tight story that features a strong plot and believable characters. . . . [He] effectively employs the tropes of both survival and war stories to great effect. While an entirely satisfying read on its own, readers can only hope there is a second installment in the works."Kirkus Reviews
Age
12-17
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
304 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Military Sci-Fi: 'The Assault (Recon Team Angel #1)' offers a thrilling blend of military strategy and science fiction, perfect for readers who enjoy stories that combine futuristic technology with intense combat scenarios.
- Immersive World-Building: Brian Falkner has created a richly detailed world set in a dystopian future where Earth is at war with an alien race. The vivid descriptions and well-thought-out setting will pull readers into the story's universe.
- Dynamic Characters: The book features a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique backgrounds and personalities. Readers will find themselves invested in the fates of the members of Recon Team Angel as they embark on their dangerous mission.
- Action-Packed Plot: With a fast-paced narrative that includes covert operations, alien encounters, and high-stakes battles, 'The Assault' keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eager to find out what happens next in this adrenaline-fueled adventure.