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Urban Outlaws #4
Counterstrike
The Urban Outlaws face their biggest challenge yet. They have to break into the Facility and find the ultimate weapon – Medusa – before Hector does. But there are five levels of security to crack and a mystery room that has Jack sweating whenever he thinks about it.
But the clock is ticking. Hector is determined to have the weapon and release doomsday, and it is down to the Urban Outlaws to stop him. Can Jack come up with a plan in time?
The tension is high and the shocks are breathtaking in the fourth book of this high-octane adventure series for fans of Robert Muchamore, Anthony Horowitz and Alex Scarrow. urbanoutlawsbunker.com - See more at: http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/counters...
But the clock is ticking. Hector is determined to have the weapon and release doomsday, and it is down to the Urban Outlaws to stop him. Can Jack come up with a plan in time?
The tension is high and the shocks are breathtaking in the fourth book of this high-octane adventure series for fans of Robert Muchamore, Anthony Horowitz and Alex Scarrow. urbanoutlawsbunker.com - See more at: http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/counters...
- GenresAdventureScience Fiction
336 pages, Paperback
First published April 7, 2016
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Peter Jay Black
27 books63 followersKeep updated with future releases at peterjayblack.com
Peter Jay Black enjoys spending his time between the UK and US, loves everything technology, science and movie related, along with an interest in ancient Egypt and history.
Urban Outlaws: Peter wrote the first book in the series from a Hollywood apartment - middle grade action & adventure novels about a team of super-skilled kids, who use gadgets and hacking to take from bad guys and give to the needy. Packed full of high-octane fun.
Peter Jay Black enjoys spending his time between the UK and US, loves everything technology, science and movie related, along with an interest in ancient Egypt and history.
Urban Outlaws: Peter wrote the first book in the series from a Hollywood apartment - middle grade action & adventure novels about a team of super-skilled kids, who use gadgets and hacking to take from bad guys and give to the needy. Packed full of high-octane fun.
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March 28, 2016
Counterstrike is the fourth book in the Urban Outlaws series, and one I have been eager to get my hands on. Urban Outlaws is a series I have thoroughly enjoyed and I look forward to each new installment, eager to get my hands on it.
Counterstrike was a book that really made me take a step back and think. Throughout this series we get to join the Urban Outlaws on all kinds of adventures, but the beginning of Counterstrike reminds me of how young the Urban Outlaws really are. Wren is only 10, the oldest Jack and Charlie are both aged 15, together as a team they have done so much, and it's easy to forget how young they really are. We also get to see how the pressure is getting to Jack as he struggles with thier ongoing mission to stop Hector. He is tired of chasing him around, of trying to stop his evil plans, Jack just wants to have fun again, help people out and go RAKing. Seeing him struggle really make me sad, he feels like the team expect so much and rely on him, that he feels like he's letting them down.
The Urban Outlaws latest mission is to get to The Facility before Hector does. Not only is this mission on a very limited time frame, its also one of the hardest ones they have ever done. However this mission is nothing but a failure from the get go. The outlaws need to find a way to get into the secure building, gain access through the security check points and secure doors. This mission is intricate and every detail needs to be in place, but without luck on their side, will the outlaws complete this mission, or get caught trying?
When a new character was introduced I was immediately worried for Jack, and wanted him to turn around and walk away. Talya is someone from his past, who he would like to avoid at all costs, but he finds himself seeking her help when he needs to help Charlie. However the end of the book leaves us questioning her comeback, and what she will do to jack as revenge.
Counterstrike is a gripping read, and I think I read this faster than the previous books in the series. I was a bag of mixed emotions reading this one, going from sad, to nervous, and then worried. Nothing seems to be going right for the team, and I seriously doubted thier ability to get even close to completing this mission. I love the new tricks the Urban Outlaws have up thier sleeves, and seeing what they are capable of with the help of thier friends too. I'm really trying not to say too much about the book and how it all ends, but also share how much I loved this one.
Final Verdict
I LOVED Counterstrike, I could not read this book fast enough, I had to know how it all ended. Counterstrike is a MUST READ for fans of this series, and it's one I'm sure you will devour just like I did. I can't wait to get hold of the next book, due in November, to see what happens now for the Urban Outlaws.
Counterstrike was a book that really made me take a step back and think. Throughout this series we get to join the Urban Outlaws on all kinds of adventures, but the beginning of Counterstrike reminds me of how young the Urban Outlaws really are. Wren is only 10, the oldest Jack and Charlie are both aged 15, together as a team they have done so much, and it's easy to forget how young they really are. We also get to see how the pressure is getting to Jack as he struggles with thier ongoing mission to stop Hector. He is tired of chasing him around, of trying to stop his evil plans, Jack just wants to have fun again, help people out and go RAKing. Seeing him struggle really make me sad, he feels like the team expect so much and rely on him, that he feels like he's letting them down.
The Urban Outlaws latest mission is to get to The Facility before Hector does. Not only is this mission on a very limited time frame, its also one of the hardest ones they have ever done. However this mission is nothing but a failure from the get go. The outlaws need to find a way to get into the secure building, gain access through the security check points and secure doors. This mission is intricate and every detail needs to be in place, but without luck on their side, will the outlaws complete this mission, or get caught trying?
When a new character was introduced I was immediately worried for Jack, and wanted him to turn around and walk away. Talya is someone from his past, who he would like to avoid at all costs, but he finds himself seeking her help when he needs to help Charlie. However the end of the book leaves us questioning her comeback, and what she will do to jack as revenge.
Counterstrike is a gripping read, and I think I read this faster than the previous books in the series. I was a bag of mixed emotions reading this one, going from sad, to nervous, and then worried. Nothing seems to be going right for the team, and I seriously doubted thier ability to get even close to completing this mission. I love the new tricks the Urban Outlaws have up thier sleeves, and seeing what they are capable of with the help of thier friends too. I'm really trying not to say too much about the book and how it all ends, but also share how much I loved this one.
@PeterJayBlack we need to have words....how can you end the book like that. How long do I have to wait for the next book?
— Michelle (@MuchLovedBooks) March 25, 2016
Final Verdict
I LOVED Counterstrike, I could not read this book fast enough, I had to know how it all ended. Counterstrike is a MUST READ for fans of this series, and it's one I'm sure you will devour just like I did. I can't wait to get hold of the next book, due in November, to see what happens now for the Urban Outlaws.
November 6, 2017
Awesome book! Lots of twists! It ends on a MAJOR cliff-hanger!!!
February 17, 2018
Counterstrike
This is a great book that really keeps you guessing but if you don't like cliffhangers not the book for you
This is a great book that really keeps you guessing but if you don't like cliffhangers not the book for you
March 21, 2021
Urban outlaws has been one of my favorite series of all the books i read, i like this book,because it is so exciting and there is always a twist to he book
April 3, 2023
The book was good and interesting.
February 18, 2017
I didn't love this one until I got to the very end. Now I have to read #5!!
February 22, 2016
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