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The Last Thirteen #12

by James Phelan

At the end there is only darkness. With the final countdown now only days away, Sam and Eva must brave the dangers of Antarctica to find Alex, the twelfth Dreamer and Gear. An impossible, amazing discovery underneath the ice will bring them all closer to the end of the race, but with betrayal on every side, how can they make it out of there alive? Sam must unite the last 13. Time is running out.

Genres: Young Adult, Childrens

192 pages, Paperback

First published November 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

[Chloe · Rating 4 out of 5]

woah. all the different landmarks sound incredible. cannot wait for 1, but im sad for this series to end

[Ben · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a very good book. Hans dies if you read the other books

[William · Rating 4 out of 5]

So many landmarks and I'm sad that this series is coming to an end.

[Laura Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic book in the series! This one was a little bit different in the way Solaris appears (Or doesn’t) and pretty much the entire book takes place in Antarctica which was interesting. I’m so looking forward to the last book in the series, but I’ll miss Sam and the last thirteen when I finish!

[Tanner Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

The last 13 book 12 had plenty of action, suspense, and mystery. however, I felt that it followed the same pattern of events as the previous 11 books did.

[Cami · Rating 3 out of 5]

Antarctica baby! A little slow but hey, the ending was good.

[Melva Clark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much of this book takes place in areas that I don't like. Some is in snow and cold. Other parts are underground. Both places bother me into the pit of my stomach.

[Mandi Corder-banks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't even want the series to end!

[Christine Ku · Rating 2 out of 5]

Again, this book carries you smoothly on with Sam’s journey. It also neatly sets up for the grand finale by making it more unpredictable.

[Alex Fairhill · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book starts with a rescue mission, and ends on another cliffhanger – the last of the series – as the Thirteen Dreamer edge into place for the finale, and some of the characters start to crack under the pressure.

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

What can I say, zooming through Antarctica is pretty awesome, though the Stella storyline does get just a bit ridiculous at one point, but I won't say what to ruin it for you if you haven't read it.

[Caitlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Cherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

The countdown continues -- Just 1 more book to go! #fantasy

[April Barber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Almost done with the series. One more book to go. This one ended with a cliff hanger again. I can't wait to see how it all ends.