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Fingerprints #5
Betrayed
She touches your fingerprints. She knows your thoughts.
I finally know how to find the person who’s trying to kill me. But I can’t tell Anthony or Yana.
They’re hiding something from me.
And until I know what it is, I have to do this on my own.
I finally know how to find the person who’s trying to kill me. But I can’t tell Anthony or Yana.
They’re hiding something from me.
And until I know what it is, I have to do this on my own.
240 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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About the author
Melinda Metz
118 books633 followersMelinda Metz grew up in San Jose, California. People sometimes ask if she knows the way there. She kinda does, but she has an off-kilter sense of direction, so to be confident of arriving, it's better to consult some kind of navigational device.
Her mother tried to teach her to read in kindergarten, but Melinda had no interest. She also had no interest in learning to write her name. (FYI, when Melinda was in kindergarten it was all about finger-painting, play time, and naps.) Eventually, she mastered both and even majored in English at San Jose State University.
After college, Melinda moved to Manhattan to seek her fortune, which involved learning to identify fruits and vegetables while working at a grocery store,
making $2.73 working backstage for an off-off Broadway play (her part of the box-office profits), and editing books.
Melinda and the lovely and talented Laura J. Burns pretty much became unofficial writing partners when they were editors at the same company. They teamed up to brainstorm story ideas, and at some point their brains fused in some key places. Later they worked on the Roswell High book series, Laura developing and editing the series, Melinda writing.
That series led to Melinda and Laura, now an official writing team, writing two TV pilots, moving to L.A. to work on the Roswell TV show, and briefly living in Toronto while on the writing staff of 1-800-Missing. They both continue to write books, together and separately.
Laura and Melinda's new book, Sanctuary Bay, a YA thriller, is coming out in January 2016. It's set at an ultra-exclusive private school on an island. Once a student is accepted to the school, they must stay until graduation. No visits home, no contact with the outside world at all. Find out why in January!
The first four books in Melinda's new middle-grade mystery series,S.M.A.R.T.S., are out now. The books involve a group of kids in a makerspace club and they all have lots of science info. For all the cool geeks out there!
Melinda lives in Concord, NC with her dog, Scully (yes, she loves the woo-woo so much she named her dog after a kickass X-Files character). She has never regretted learning to read and write her name.
Her mother tried to teach her to read in kindergarten, but Melinda had no interest. She also had no interest in learning to write her name. (FYI, when Melinda was in kindergarten it was all about finger-painting, play time, and naps.) Eventually, she mastered both and even majored in English at San Jose State University.
After college, Melinda moved to Manhattan to seek her fortune, which involved learning to identify fruits and vegetables while working at a grocery store,
making $2.73 working backstage for an off-off Broadway play (her part of the box-office profits), and editing books.
Melinda and the lovely and talented Laura J. Burns pretty much became unofficial writing partners when they were editors at the same company. They teamed up to brainstorm story ideas, and at some point their brains fused in some key places. Later they worked on the Roswell High book series, Laura developing and editing the series, Melinda writing.
That series led to Melinda and Laura, now an official writing team, writing two TV pilots, moving to L.A. to work on the Roswell TV show, and briefly living in Toronto while on the writing staff of 1-800-Missing. They both continue to write books, together and separately.
Laura and Melinda's new book, Sanctuary Bay, a YA thriller, is coming out in January 2016. It's set at an ultra-exclusive private school on an island. Once a student is accepted to the school, they must stay until graduation. No visits home, no contact with the outside world at all. Find out why in January!
The first four books in Melinda's new middle-grade mystery series,S.M.A.R.T.S., are out now. The books involve a group of kids in a makerspace club and they all have lots of science info. For all the cool geeks out there!
Melinda lives in Concord, NC with her dog, Scully (yes, she loves the woo-woo so much she named her dog after a kickass X-Files character). She has never regretted learning to read and write her name.
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August 5, 2016
(Source: I own a copy of this book.)
Someone is still after Rae, and she’s determined to find out who.
This was another okay story, Rae continued to make some stupid decisions, although she did use some common sense at one point. She did keep doing things that put her in harms way though which was pretty stupid.
The storyline continued to be about whoever was after Rae, and we got a bit more information about her mom and how she died.
There was some romance in this one with Yana, Rae, Anthony, and Marcus all in on the action.
The ending was okay, but I’m getting pretty bored of this series.
Overall; okay~ish.
6 out of 10.
Someone is still after Rae, and she’s determined to find out who.
This was another okay story, Rae continued to make some stupid decisions, although she did use some common sense at one point. She did keep doing things that put her in harms way though which was pretty stupid.
The storyline continued to be about whoever was after Rae, and we got a bit more information about her mom and how she died.
There was some romance in this one with Yana, Rae, Anthony, and Marcus all in on the action.
The ending was okay, but I’m getting pretty bored of this series.
Overall; okay~ish.
6 out of 10.
February 11, 2014
Actual rating - 2.5
I'm getting really bored with this series.
Believe it or not, someone said Rae was a smart girl.
People that have read this series, will more likely to agree with the person that said she was an idiot.
I liked Yana in the other books, but in this one, my opinion totally changed.
She made such a bitchy move. The phrase "Who needs enemies when you have friends like those" defiantly sums Yana up in this installment.
The ending was okay, but it still never got me that interested.
Overall, boring, and had annoying characters.
I'm getting really bored with this series.
Believe it or not, someone said Rae was a smart girl.
People that have read this series, will more likely to agree with the person that said she was an idiot.
I liked Yana in the other books, but in this one, my opinion totally changed.
She made such a bitchy move. The phrase "Who needs enemies when you have friends like those" defiantly sums Yana up in this installment.
The ending was okay, but it still never got me that interested.
Overall, boring, and had annoying characters.
April 24, 2025
The situation between Rae and Anthony really annoyed me because it was just misunderstandings based on assumptions and lack of communication that just kept going and going and getting worse, and as a whole this one didn’t keep my interest as much. But still invested! Onwards and upwards!
July 13, 2011
Who needs enemies when you have 'friends like Yana & Anthony?
January 14, 2013
Ahhhhh! I always do this each time i read one of the books from this series. I get so into it and then, it ends and I'm hanging off a cliff... Great story, must get sixth book asap. Four stars
October 18, 2021
Fair warning, there may be slight spoilers in this review.
I never liked Yana. Honestly, after the first book she was my number one suspect. This book only cemented my negative feelings towards her. Even if she ends up being a benign character on Rae’s quest I can’t stand her.
This book also made me really dislike Anthony. He was too quick on conclusions and the miscommunication from the last book carried over into this one. 😑🙄
There are some redeeming qualities to this book and that is Rae’s growth. I believe she is much more independent and stronger in this book. I also enjoyed learning more about her mom and the group. I feel like one mystery was finally concluded.
I never liked Yana. Honestly, after the first book she was my number one suspect. This book only cemented my negative feelings towards her. Even if she ends up being a benign character on Rae’s quest I can’t stand her.
This book also made me really dislike Anthony. He was too quick on conclusions and the miscommunication from the last book carried over into this one. 😑🙄
There are some redeeming qualities to this book and that is Rae’s growth. I believe she is much more independent and stronger in this book. I also enjoyed learning more about her mom and the group. I feel like one mystery was finally concluded.
September 25, 2024
Still vibing the series, but I could literally smack the MMC. Just….teenage boys are so stupid. Still really liking the series and excited for book 6. I have to make myself go to bed instead of starting the next book cause I have adult responsibilities in the morning, but oh was I tempted.
August 15, 2019
2.5/5
October 5, 2021
I really don't understand why this writer doesn't finish any of her books. Its infuriating.
March 24, 2025
3.5-4 stars
March 27, 2011
So I must preface this by saying that I've now complete the entire series, having read books five through seven in one sitting, and am now coming back to plug in my reviews. Admittedly, of the seven books, this is my least favorite. I'll also say that it's still worth the read and books six and seven are out of this world great! You'd also need to read this book to keep up with the plot, so if you've made it this far, don't stop! It's totally worth it.
*Spoilers*
So here's why this is my least favorite. Anthony. Really, truly, it all boils down to Anthony. I adore this guy, really I do, but sometimes he's an idiot. He's totally falling for Rae up to this point but when Marcus, Rae's ex-boyfriend, begins to actively pursue her again, Anthony turns into a wuss. Feeling like he's not good enough for her he simply gives up. But wait, there's more. Yana, who believes that Rae has interfered in her personal life, by way of sending her dad a letter letting him know he's a crappy parent, abruptly ends her friendship with Rae. In an act of revenge she hooks up with Anthony and begins to pull him away from Rae. Which, under the circumstances, isn't that hard to do all things considered.
On Rae's birthday, her father invites Anthony and Yana to her birthday dinner and Rae learns the truth about their romantic relationship, leaving her feeling absolutely gutted. But just when Anthony figures out that maybe he's hurt Rae by being with Yana, Rae finally gives in to Marcus' persistence and agrees to be his girlfriend again. It's not a tit for tat, but feeling so vulnerable and so alone makes Marcus seem far more appealing and Rae is resigned to forget about Anthony.
Okay, so here's why this doesn't work so well. Anthony and Rae are friends, Yana and Rae are friends, there's a shift in that dynamic and suddenly Rae and Yana aren't friends. But Rae and Anthony are still supposed to be friends, yet he ditches her and lies to her at every provocation, going so far as to shoo her from his house when Yana's there. I'm sorry, if I were Rae, I'd run and never look back. Anthonys' treatment of her is appalling. Now, I get that guys are oftentimes ruled by their *ahem* DNA, but still, you're friend is being stalked and hunted and you opt for making out in a car? It just didn't seem like something Anthony would have done, regardless of the temptation. But, it is what it is. The balance of the story is still great and, though I wanted to choke Anthony half the time, it was still a good read.
Anyway, now feeling totally abandoned by both her best friends, and really her only support system, Rae enlists the help of Jesse to continue the hunt for her "mystery stalker". Jesse is eager to help since this is presumably the same person who kidnapped him back in book two. These two uncover a connection between Rae's mom and the Wilton Center and begin checking it out. They also discover the whereabouts of another daughter of the Wilton Center moms, Mandy, and seek her help in unraveling the mystery. The suspense heightens when "mystery stalker" begins getting closer to Rae, leaving little clues that s/he's watching her every move. When Rae finally discovers the man behind everything, Mercer, it all comes to a head in a spectacular showdown. Leaving everyone wondering where the heck the story will go next.
In any event, though Anthony is a big butt-head and Yana is brutally cruel, it's still a great book. The mystery and suspense is as electric as it's ever been and the plot is superb.
*Spoilers*
So here's why this is my least favorite. Anthony. Really, truly, it all boils down to Anthony. I adore this guy, really I do, but sometimes he's an idiot. He's totally falling for Rae up to this point but when Marcus, Rae's ex-boyfriend, begins to actively pursue her again, Anthony turns into a wuss. Feeling like he's not good enough for her he simply gives up. But wait, there's more. Yana, who believes that Rae has interfered in her personal life, by way of sending her dad a letter letting him know he's a crappy parent, abruptly ends her friendship with Rae. In an act of revenge she hooks up with Anthony and begins to pull him away from Rae. Which, under the circumstances, isn't that hard to do all things considered.
On Rae's birthday, her father invites Anthony and Yana to her birthday dinner and Rae learns the truth about their romantic relationship, leaving her feeling absolutely gutted. But just when Anthony figures out that maybe he's hurt Rae by being with Yana, Rae finally gives in to Marcus' persistence and agrees to be his girlfriend again. It's not a tit for tat, but feeling so vulnerable and so alone makes Marcus seem far more appealing and Rae is resigned to forget about Anthony.
Okay, so here's why this doesn't work so well. Anthony and Rae are friends, Yana and Rae are friends, there's a shift in that dynamic and suddenly Rae and Yana aren't friends. But Rae and Anthony are still supposed to be friends, yet he ditches her and lies to her at every provocation, going so far as to shoo her from his house when Yana's there. I'm sorry, if I were Rae, I'd run and never look back. Anthonys' treatment of her is appalling. Now, I get that guys are oftentimes ruled by their *ahem* DNA, but still, you're friend is being stalked and hunted and you opt for making out in a car? It just didn't seem like something Anthony would have done, regardless of the temptation. But, it is what it is. The balance of the story is still great and, though I wanted to choke Anthony half the time, it was still a good read.
Anyway, now feeling totally abandoned by both her best friends, and really her only support system, Rae enlists the help of Jesse to continue the hunt for her "mystery stalker". Jesse is eager to help since this is presumably the same person who kidnapped him back in book two. These two uncover a connection between Rae's mom and the Wilton Center and begin checking it out. They also discover the whereabouts of another daughter of the Wilton Center moms, Mandy, and seek her help in unraveling the mystery. The suspense heightens when "mystery stalker" begins getting closer to Rae, leaving little clues that s/he's watching her every move. When Rae finally discovers the man behind everything, Mercer, it all comes to a head in a spectacular showdown. Leaving everyone wondering where the heck the story will go next.
In any event, though Anthony is a big butt-head and Yana is brutally cruel, it's still a great book. The mystery and suspense is as electric as it's ever been and the plot is superb.
March 25, 2011
The book nearly drove me crazy for the first half. I was sooooo sick of hearing Anthony whining about Rae. He wasn't good enough for her, she deserved someone better, she could never really like him, no one really liked him, he was only good for his abilities in football, blah blah blah. He was as bad as a girl. He never asked Rae what she felt for him or if she liked him, he just assumed and we all know what happens when you assume (make an ass out of u & me). He got on my nerves so bad I was hoping Rae would get back with the douche Marcus just to annoy Anthony more.
I kept waiting for the action or to learn something new about the group at the community center or what happened to the others in the group or Rae's mom or something, anything but Anthony whining over Rae and Rae wondering what was going on with them. THEN, FINALLY, just when I was convinced I couldn't take it anymore and that I was giving up on the series after this book, BOOM - story time! Around page 140something the book picked up, the story took off, I learned everything I wanted to know and more. But now I'm wondering, where do we go from here and do I care enought to continue the series. Nothing with Rae and Anthony was solved. They still are crazy over each other, but neither has the balls or gumption to admit it to the other and both just keep assuming things about each other with no real reasoning. It's just too annoying for me. I loved the concept with the fingerprint reading and really wish there was more on that and a whole lot less on the love/angst of Rae and Anthony. I just don't think I care to know who else it was that was wanting Rae dead cause I can't take anymore of the drama and whining that comes with Rae and Anthony. At least at the end Rae got to give Anthony her 2 cents about how he has been behaving.
Anywho, don't know where my future lies with the series. The semi-romance asside, the concept was great and the writing during the action and interesting parts was pretty good also, just need less whiny Anthony.
I kept waiting for the action or to learn something new about the group at the community center or what happened to the others in the group or Rae's mom or something, anything but Anthony whining over Rae and Rae wondering what was going on with them. THEN, FINALLY, just when I was convinced I couldn't take it anymore and that I was giving up on the series after this book, BOOM - story time! Around page 140something the book picked up, the story took off, I learned everything I wanted to know and more. But now I'm wondering, where do we go from here and do I care enought to continue the series. Nothing with Rae and Anthony was solved. They still are crazy over each other, but neither has the balls or gumption to admit it to the other and both just keep assuming things about each other with no real reasoning. It's just too annoying for me. I loved the concept with the fingerprint reading and really wish there was more on that and a whole lot less on the love/angst of Rae and Anthony. I just don't think I care to know who else it was that was wanting Rae dead cause I can't take anymore of the drama and whining that comes with Rae and Anthony. At least at the end Rae got to give Anthony her 2 cents about how he has been behaving.
Anywho, don't know where my future lies with the series. The semi-romance asside, the concept was great and the writing during the action and interesting parts was pretty good also, just need less whiny Anthony.
February 18, 2016
This is the fifth novel in the Fingerprints series. Most of the book is taken up with Rae's concerns about her relationship with Anthony and her relationship with Marcus, and Yana getting mad at Rae for a letter that she thinks Rae sent here.
The other part of the book deals with Rae's trying to find out more about her mother and the group, and her confrontation with the man who killed her mother and maybe others.
I think the book suffers from the same problems some of the others do, and that is too much time is taken up with the Rae/Anthony, Rae/Marcus relationships. They have become like padding to the main theme of the book with is Rae's power, how she got it, and the death of her mother and others from 'the group.' Dropping most of the relationship material would still allow room for some of it and help the book, but dropping most of it would also end up cutting the series down severely. Unless the last two books are totally different than the first five, the entire series could have been condensed down to maybe three volumes at most.
The other part of the book deals with Rae's trying to find out more about her mother and the group, and her confrontation with the man who killed her mother and maybe others.
I think the book suffers from the same problems some of the others do, and that is too much time is taken up with the Rae/Anthony, Rae/Marcus relationships. They have become like padding to the main theme of the book with is Rae's power, how she got it, and the death of her mother and others from 'the group.' Dropping most of the relationship material would still allow room for some of it and help the book, but dropping most of it would also end up cutting the series down severely. Unless the last two books are totally different than the first five, the entire series could have been condensed down to maybe three volumes at most.
July 6, 2009
I picked up this series secondhand and had a burst of reading through this series.
A great little paranormal mystery for YA's. Rae's ability to hear things through touch has screwed up her life making her an outcast in school. She finally agrees to attend a support group and things start to look up a little... and then someone tries to kill her.
Really glad I had the others in the series to read after this as this was a quick fix for me. Great suspense and action though and not too whiny a character.
A great little paranormal mystery for YA's. Rae's ability to hear things through touch has screwed up her life making her an outcast in school. She finally agrees to attend a support group and things start to look up a little... and then someone tries to kill her.
Really glad I had the others in the series to read after this as this was a quick fix for me. Great suspense and action though and not too whiny a character.
December 27, 2011
As I assumed and thought was pretty obvious from the beginning, Yana was the culprit! Surprise Surprise. All through the books, I pinpointed her to a negative view and so it became that much more obvious that she was the crazy girl.
However, there were certain parts where Metz had me second-guessing who it was, but only rarely.
The relationship between Rae and Anthony was a drag. I can't believe high school kids are so....un perceptive these days.
However, there were certain parts where Metz had me second-guessing who it was, but only rarely.
The relationship between Rae and Anthony was a drag. I can't believe high school kids are so....un perceptive these days.
April 24, 2020
This was a great book. It captured my attention as Rae gets closer to figuring out who her killers are. Although i did think it was evil for Yana to turn on her the way she did by going after Anthony when she knew that Rae liked him. I didn't know that Yana had that in her. But then again, I like that the author wrote the characters to be well-rounded. The ending was good too and i'm curious to know what's going to happen in the next book.
October 2, 2013
After piecing together the puzzle about her mom, this book ended with the demise of the person who's been after Rae from the start.
But we all know that there's one other person who's not stopping from getting their revenge on Rae. God knows why.
But we all know that there's one other person who's not stopping from getting their revenge on Rae. God knows why.
February 19, 2010
Boo. Anthony sucks in this one.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 9, 2020
So much drama in this series now and I love/hate it! 😂
September 15, 2023
it was sooo good. a bunch of teenage drama mixed up in there. it was sooo good. i can't wait to read the next ook in the series.
December 30, 2012
wow what a twist the series is great
January 5, 2014
great book
November 7, 2013
penasaran
April 23, 2015
Al principio lo sentí muy flojo pero después se puso mucho más interesante.
Debo decir una cosa, maldita Yana!
Debo decir una cosa, maldita Yana!
October 17, 2015
Exciting read and very quick, couldn't put it down!
February 5, 2021
This and the previous book felt very much like filler books. They could’ve been combined into one and been much less boring.
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