Barcode: Cavern of Youth

Barcode #2

by Kashif Ross

Kay has a new life and identity, but he can't stop thinking about the past. The longer he's away from his abusive mother and Helios, the more he obsesses over them. In order to kill the woman that pitted him against Spencer, Kay re-enrolls at Colt Academy and watches his brother's every move.

Upon his return, Kay befriends a beautiful warrior that may have the hots for him. Unable to trust her intentions, he keeps his distance like he does with everyone else. Yet, his dark heart leads him back to Angie. Like his plan for Spencer to fight Helios, Kay develops a scheme to strengthen the gladiator princess. And this time, he's willing to put his life on the line.

Dennis convinces Kay to change his appearance, but it comes at a cost; he becomes half the man he once was. Without his power, Kay must use his intuition to sneak out of deadly situations. There's a parade of obstacles in his way, including his own fate, which many people know about, but he knows very little.

235 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 2012

About the author

For the past three years, Kashif Ross has been mainly known as a teacher. Yet, he's managed to pick up very random titles along the way. Previous jobs include Student Molecular Oncology Researcher, Camp Counselor, CGI Animator, Character Designer, and Professional Geek.

Now he's an author living in California's Bay Area. You can find posts about his random thoughts and adventures on his blog.

Reviews

[Jodi Woody · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book two of the Barcode series. I really enjoyed the first book, "Legend of Apollo" and this one has the same flawed teen characters, same action and adventure, the writing is still good. However, for me it's getting a little too dark and edgy. The swearing and the violence is more profound and there is more sexual content though most of that is teenage talk and references. Not sure if I will finish the series yet. I have a love/hate kind of thing for the story and the characters. There aren't many clear lines to distinguish who's good and who's bad. I prefer a more black and white and less grey in the "good verses evil" story line. This is a somewhat evil verses very evil. Three stars for this one. And the jury isn't in yet on moving on to book three...

[Tyler]

Amazing

[Lisa Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this book on a book blog. I had never heard of this series before winning this book.
I really liked this book. The characters were intense. There was lots of action and fighting. I liked reading about the different descriptions and abilities of the characters. I liked the main character Kode/Kay. He was a very likable character for me.
I would highly recommend this book. Reading the first book in the set
would probably help understand some of the references in the book.

[Kyana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great save!

After the ending of the first book, I was ready to give up on this series. I am sooo glad I didn't! Way to turn it around! Great characters and I love the plot. Lots of action. I can't wait to get book 3

[Lord Nouda · Rating 2 out of 5]

The deus ex machina is strong with this one.

[John Tyler Sampson · Rating 5 out of 5]

#MyLifeIsPayne

This along with the rest of the series that i have read so far is probably my favorite series/book I have ever read and i hope the 4th book becomes free as well.