Four

The Last Thirteen #10

by James Phelan

13 books. 13 nightmares. 1 destiny. Are you one of them?

You're always going to be too late, boy.

After a dramatic sea rescue in Japan, Sam meets powerful friends ready to help him in his quest for the Dream Gate. He sets off for Cambodia, racing to find the last 13's tenth Dreamer. Eva faces her worst fear in the Dream Doors competition as her team desperately tries to find Solaris' hidden Gears. Meanwhile, Alex is headed out on unknown waters with the enigmatic Hans. At the legendary temple of Ankgor Wat, Sam must deal with ancient traps to escape with the next Gear. But the cost will be unimaginable. Will Sam be able to go on? He must carry on the fight. The world cannot survive without him.

Genres: Young Adult, Childrens

192 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2014

About the author

James Phelan is the award-winning author of twenty-four novels and one work of non-fiction. He first studied and worked in architecture before turning to English/Lit, working five years at The Age newspaper, obtaining an MA (Writing) and PhD (Young Adult Literature).

Hachette has published his five geo-political thrillers: FOX HUNT, PATRIOT ACT, BLOOD OIL, LIQUID GOLD and RED ICE.

From 2010-2011, Hachette published the widely acclaimed ALONE trilogy of Young Adult post-apocalyptic/dystopian novels.

In 2013/2014, Scholastic published James' thirteen-book adventure series about the dream work THE LAST THIRTEEN. The multi-award winning series (2014 YABBA, COOL, KOALA awards) has been highly successful around the world, selling over a million copies in 18 months.

THE SPY (Hachette, 2013), was the first instalment in a new series of suspense thrillers with the protagonist Jed Walker, and is followed by THE HUNTED (2015), and KILL SWITCH (2015).

James is currently working on a follow-up trilogy to THE LAST THIRTEEN, more thrillers, and an illustrated middle-grade series titled GRANDPA SPIES.

James has taught writing at post-graduate level and regularly talks at schools, libraries and universities around the world. Since 2006 he has sold over 4 million copies of his books.

Reviews

[Aira (Taylor's Version) · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was so good. I'm excited to read the next book. I want Xavier to be alive.

[Suzanne Paschke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Comparative to the other novels in the series this was a disappointing addition to the series. Still not a bad read by any means, but this didn't grip me like the other novels did and for the first time I found myself really wanting the series to end. I'll keep reading to the end, no doubt about that, but sincerely hoping the next book is stronger.

[Christine Ku · Rating 3 out of 5]

By now the books have seamlessly merged together for me and I am thinking this is probably the effect that the author is angling for all along. This is also the book where I feel like the author has managed to shake it entirely loose from the template that I felt was what held together the earlier books in the series. Good work.

[Laura Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am loving this series! Each book keeps getting better and better! This one was a lot more about Alex but i liked it, and the story with Hans. I’m really looking forward to finding out what’s going on with the Dreamer Doors competition!

[Ben · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the book.Tobias dies.

[William · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the last book, I though it would be the end even though there was still 3 more in the series.

[Cami · Rating 4 out of 5]

We're getting close to the end! With deaths and tragedy, this is sure to get interesting.

[Melva Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one puts a deadline on the race to save the world. It also puts a more human face on one of the " bad guys".

[Alex Fairhill · Rating 3 out of 5]

The quest takes Sam to Angkor Wat in Cambodia for the search for the tenth Dreamer. Sam, Alex and Eva all have clear and distinct paths, and the stakes are climbing for each of them. The Last Thirteen race is becoming more widely known to the general public, and it'll be interesting to see the impact this knowledge has in the final three books.

It’s also getting to the point where I can’t say much without giving away the plot – but it’s heartwrenching.

[Cas ♛ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant. Again James Phelan manipulates the exhilarating world he has created, forever adding plot twists to keep it all entertaining and full of suspense. Sam continues his search for the last 13, and this time he escapes, but with the loss of a dear friend. James Phelan manipulates his story, and everything is planned well, nothing goes wrong like the inner of his tale. Fantastic.

[April Barber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow!

This one had a lot of feels in it, and at one point it had my daughter crying. This may be the best one of the series so far. It is getting close to the end of the series and I hope it has a good ending.

[Azriel · Rating 4 out of 5]

actual; 4.5 stars
Good

[Chloe · Rating 4 out of 5]

another thrilling read. poor sam, i liked tobias. and i REALLY hope xavier wakes up!! the ending was fantastic

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Getting so close to the end...!

[Caitlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Alayna Mccarthy · Rating 2 out of 5]

i liked it alot