Chaos Rising

Spy High #2

by A.J. Butcher

The members of the Bond team at Deveraux Academy, a special high school that trains students to be secret agents, try to save the world from a deadly computer virus designed by CHAOS to destroy computer programs and human life.

Genres: Young Adult, Adventure, Mystery, Fiction, Espionage, Action, Thriller

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Andrew James Butcher is the English author of the futuristic teen spy series, Spy High. A.J., who taught English at both Poole Grammar School and Parkstone Grammar School, in Poole, Dorset, and currently teaches at Talbot Heath School in Bournemouth, Dorset took a sabbatical from his teaching career to write Spy High Series Two. He says he has been influenced by Charles Dickens and George Orwell, but that Stan Lee, creator of many of Marvel Comics' super-heroes, is his biggest inspirational figure.

The series is published by Atom Books in the UK and Commonwealth and Little, Brown and Co. in the US. The first series has also been translated into many other languages.

Reviews

[Allie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot better than the first one! There were still a few things about the characters (mainly Ben) that I really don't like, but the writing seemed to be better in this one. And even though I don't like Ben or Lori all that much, the rest of the team has me wanting to keep going, especially with the way this one just ended... definitely putting the next book on hold at my library!

[Cassie]

Dnf chapter 2. Got what I needed from it. Will not be returning. (Also, IMO this book is poorly written.)

[Chris · Rating 2 out of 5]

Honestly, I didn't like this book. The reason i didn't like this book- the only reason- is the personalities of 5 of the 6 main characters. And in particular, Ben Stantson Jr. He is the most conceited, self-centered, egotistical person I've ever heard of. Then there is Jennifer Chen. Her past was messed up when a gang called the Serpents, introduce later in this series, killed her father, mother and brother right in front of her eyes. So naturally she's always depressed and angry and unstable.

Lori Angel is by far the most civilized of Bond Team. Her only flaw is the fact that she falls in love with Ben right after she saw him. She's sensible and cares about people. Cally Cross is the computer whiz of the group- but she's also the hoodlum. She protected her own on the street by hacking into people's security systems when they were gone. Then the class clown who isn't really funny at all. His name is Eddie Nelligan. His personality makes me want to throw the book across the room. But sometimes his wise cracks reassure you that everything is back to normal.

But the reason I did like this book- or, rather, what made it bearable- is the dynamic character Jake Dally. His personality is secretive and mysterious. He emanates power, authority, and trustworthiness- and Ben absolutely despises him. Not for the reason you might think, though. Not because he's intimidated, but because he's jealous. Ben grew up as a rich snob who always got his way. Jake grew up in a Dome, which is a climate controlled and weather protected bubble. And if you lived in a dome, you were poorer than a dirt farmer during the Depression. Ben is very paranoid, and so when Lori hangs out with, agrees with, or just glances in Jakes direction, Ben gets over sensitive and jealous.

But to get to the point, if you excuse the extremely poor character choices, then this book is for you. If you only care what the inside of a book looks like because you're required to by school, then pick it up and... well, have fun. But serious readers who like to pay attention to the little details, don't waste precious time. Pick up a good book with characters who have the same tone as the story.

[Miguel · Rating 4 out of 5]

At first this book seemed like if it was going to be a boring book, but then I realized there was more to it then just some school with people learning how to become a spy. It went further into detail telling many little sub stories within the main characters themselves and the struggles that were undertaking.

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Carl brought it home from school. Its a series that I'm hoping he'll take an interest in. Unfortunately, he doesn't understand that its better to start with book 1, then work your way in order through the series. I enjoyed it though and went to the library to get the rest of the books in the series.

[Gabe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

[Victoria McDonald · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. I don’t like Ben’s personality at all! I enjoyed the plot enough to want to continue reading. And I have read the fourth book and know that the series does continue to get better

[Mariam Mohamed · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is the best spy high book ive ever read its got action a bit of romane and other stuff.THE BOND TEAM ESPECIALLY is my favourite but ben just ruins it and i cant believe how mean and selfish he is.It is so sad that jennifer go she is just like me!i dont like the solo
team very much they kind of piss me of though.well i cant wait to read the next book we read it as a class but when i go home i quickly read it at night my teacher keeps on telling me off but i dont care i will never stop reading your book,by the way there is something a.j.butcher needs to know:DEAR A.J.BUTCHER,YOU ARE THE BEST AUTHOR IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD NOW THATS FOR SURE!!!!!!!!and PLEASE BE VERY PROUD OF YOUR BOOKS.(EVEN THOUGH YOU ALREADY ARE)



FROM MARIAM YOUR GREATEST FANN!!!!!!!
HOPE YOU KEEP WRITING BOOKS.

[Jerome Otte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another enjoyable book in the series. The group CHAOS is back. Having moved on to better things since their lackey Frankenstein’s ridiculous plan to turn every human being into an animal mutant, CHAOS has now devised a supervirus to create more, well, chaos. Unfortunately for them, the virus spins out of control and there is nothing even they can do to predict or control its behavior. Bond team has to face the virus in the virtual world. When their attempts fail over and over again, Bond team tracks down a crazy scientist who they think may be of some help.

The book was well-written and well-paced. The characters were well-drawn and the story was entertaining. It even contains some horror.

[Lynette ~ Talia's Tomes ~ · Rating 3 out of 5]

As with the first book, at the beginning, I just couldn't believe the characters. Mostly Ben Stanton.
I could NOT fathom the fact that someone could be THAT self-important and arrogant all the flippin' time!

HowEVER, as the book progressed, and you got more in-depth on the characters, they all (Ben Stanton included) became more believable.

After I got over the whole thing about the characters, I really liked the story/plot. A LITTLE bit cliche, yes, but not enough to make me want to stop reading.

And, of course, the intricacies, the little details, what I love most about any book, were plentiful here.

I'm 15, and I recommend this book.

[Millie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book slightly dissapointing compared to the first book. I didn't like the way Jens character developed, it would have been nice to have her begin her relationship with Jake in this book. I found the action scenes very weak and very quick. This was definitely the weakest part of this book as they were just boring. I thought the scenes when they were saving cally from inside the computer were my favorite parts as it was different from anything they had done before. Overall I enjoyed this book.

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

This second book of the series was much better written than the first. I did cheat a little though and read the reviews for the other books. I will not be finishing this series. I don't like the turn the author takes with the characters. He kills off Jennifer only to bring her back as a clone and kill her again. (book 4) Then he puts Lori as leader and pairs her up with Jake. I just don't like when stories change direction that severely. I can see why the final books are no longer in print.

[JohnP · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chaos is back and meaner than ever. This time, a computer virus threatens to destroy everything. Butcher goes a little overboard with just how powerful this virus is, but he just manages to pull it off.

I was put off with all the brooding by Jennifer, the spy kid with the mysterious past, but it's a setup for book 3.

[Nishant · Rating 4 out of 5]

to read

[Marla · Rating 3 out of 5]

aka Chaos Connection. 3.5 stars

[Harmony · Rating 5 out of 5]

CHAOS is at it again. Read to see what can be done about them.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

The adventure continues! Still had great humor (thanks to Eddie) and a great action plot. As good as the first one.

[Rylee · Rating 5 out of 5]

how could lori do that to ben i wish ben would have figured it out

[Ria · Rating 4 out of 5]

I need to read the third book....

[Petra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Računajući da nisam čitala prvi dio knjige i da je kraj grozno nedovršen, ova knjiga i nije loša.
Eddie je definitivno najdraži među svima, a Ben i Jennifer mi idu na živce

[Xavier Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

all should read it

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm really sad! Things were finally looking up for her, and then the past just has to come back and haunt her.

[ems]

reread.

[Christina Leigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't seem to finish it. It is well written but not holding my attention. The concept is great and the characters are described well too.

[oyin🦋 · Rating 1 out of 5]

that was physically painful

[Angelina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't wait to read the rest!