Two of a Kind?

Alias: The APO Series #1

by Greg Cox

Taking orders again from Arvin Sloane is enough for agent Sydney Bristow's life to feel turned upside down. But when an old adversary resurfaces and begs specifically for her help, Sydney is forced to confront ever-changing alliances -- and the disturbing question of just how much she and her former enemy have in common.

United by an urgent goal but for separate reasons, an inconceivable team is forged. From the luxury hotels of downtown Singapore to the frenetic streets of New Orleans's French Quarter, Sydney finds herself with little time to decide if she's been given the chance to amend ancient history or if she's being lethally played. Taking orders again from Arvin Sloane is enough for agent Sydney Bristow's life to feel turned upside down. But when an old adversary resurfaces and begs specifically for her help, Sydney is forced to confront ever-changing alliances -- and the disturbing question of just how much she and her former enemy have in common.

United by an urgent goal but for separate reasons, an inconceivable team is forged. From the luxury hotels of downtown Singapore to the frenetic streets of New Orleans's French Quarter, Sydney finds herself with little time to decide if she's been given the chance to amend ancient history or if she's being lethally played.

Genres: Espionage, Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction, Action

356 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 26, 2005

Reviews

[Margaret Chind · Rating 4 out of 5]

Imagine that Anna Espinosa was a small Indian woman. That is this book in a nut shell. It is Maya not Anna of course, but the same animosity is shared by characters and readers alike. The book shows a bit of personality for Sydney. She so wants to be nice, but hates her all the same and has to fight her instinct to run the course. And of course, she's right always. Or is she? This Maya girl has a lot in common with Syd and it is up to Syd to see the commonalities as well as the differences and what is the essence of what makes her herself. Ah... A great escape.

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

A decent original novel expanding one of my old favourite TV shows. The author clearly knows the show well, effectively showcasing the characters and their development in the larger context of their years-long respective arcs. The action is a little campy at one or two parts, but the author stewards the continuity and canon of the series better than some of the shows writers did in the final days...

[Sarah Pottenger · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was in an Alias mood so I bought this. It sort of felt like someone had said to the author, "I bet you can't write a book that has a voodoo ritual, a mechanical snake, a high-speed camel chase, and mud wrestling in it," and he said, "I can so!" But it was fun.

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun read if you enjoy the TV show Alias, and a good read even if you haven't seen the show. This book was a bit longer then most of the other books in the Alias Prequel series but it was still a fast paced book.

[The Third Place A Teen Library]

F ALI apo

Based on J.J. Abrams' television series, Alias.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

other than a couple of small factual errors this series of books ties in very well with the TV series and fans of the show will enjoy the extra "missions" written about in the book series

[Anne Peachey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two of A Kind by Greg Cox is a good read. Fast paced with action, suspense, romance and danger with a couple twists that you won't see coming.

[Sophie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Compelling throughout just like the show.