Countdown Zero (Codename Conspiracy, 2) - Hardcover

Rylander, Chris

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062120115 ISBN 13: 9780062120113

Publisher: Walden Pond Press, 2015

Synopsis

From Chris Rylander, author of the breakout hit the Fourth Stall saga, comes the second book in the Codename Conspiracy series, a funny and clever mash-up of middle grade school story and spy adventure.

Ever since Carson Fender was let go by the secret agency that had enlisted his services to help foil a nefarious plot perpetrated by one of their former agents, he's been back to hanging with his friends, pulling pranks, and not having to lie to everyone about how he's spending his days. And that's for the best, isn't it?

Of course, this was all before a note showed up in his school lunch, informing him that Agent Nineteen had three days left to live, and that there might still be someone inside the Agency working against them. Carson has always been able to rely on his friends—but what happens when there's no one left to trust?

About this title

About the Author

Chris Rylander is the author of the Fourth Stall saga and the Epic Series of Failures trilogy, as well as Codename Zero and its sequels. A fan of baseball, statistics, and baseball statistics, he lives with his family in Chicago. You can visit him online at www.chrisrylander.com.

From the Back Cover

There are people in this world who live secret lives. There are people who fight the evil that lurks in the shadows so that the rest of us can live free from tyranny and fear. There are people—perhaps the person sitting across from you on the bus, or waiting tables at your favorite restaurant—who put it all on the line for us, every day, whose names we'll never know.

None of these people is Carson Fender.

At least, not since he was let go by the secret agency who enlisted his services to help foil a nefarious plot perpetrated by one of their former agents. Carson is back to hanging with his friends, pulling pranks, and not having to lie to everyone about how he's spending his days. And that's for the best. Isn't it?

Of course, this was all before a note showed up in his school lunch, informing him that Agent Nineteen has three days left to live, and that there might still be someone inside the Agency working against them. Carson has always been able to rely on his friends—but what happens when there's no one left to trust?

Reviews

Gr 6–8—This sequel to Codename Zero finds former kid agent Carson Fender back in the civilian world. After foiling the dastardly villain and his terrorist plot, Carson is happily spending his days as a normal, carefree middle schooler. But when he learns about another potential mole and that one agent's life is in danger, he finds himself back in the wild world he'd left behind. A fun series for readers who enjoy James Bond-esque thrill rides.

Edition details

• Publisher: Walden Pond Press
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0062120115
• ISBN 13: 9780062120113
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 368