MATTHEW J. KIRBY

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Perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson and Seven Wonders series, The Rogue World is the third book in an epic, fast-paced middle grade adventure trilogy by acclaimed author Matthew J. Kirby.After the shattering new discoveries they made in Egypt, Eleanor and her mother, Samantha, have been separated: Samantha working with the sinister Dr. Watkins to ensure the survival of only a small number of humans, and Eleanor and her friends uniting in a desperate, high-stakes quest to save the entire planet. They are preparing for a trek to the icy Himalayas, where they believe theyll find the Master Concentrator and a chance to end the threat of the rogue planetone way or the other. But thats when something happens that none of them expected: an alien spacecraft crash lands on earth, throwing the globe into crisis and changing everything for Eleanor. She has just begun to understand the mysterious power that sets her apart from everyone else on the planet; now, everything rests on her ability to control the same ancient alien intelligence that has pushed us to the brink of extinction.With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, can one girl master her mysterious power in time?A High-Stakes Quest: Journey to the icy Himalayas with Eleanor and her friends as they race to find the Master Concentrator, humanitys last hope against a rogue planet. An Alien Invasion: The sudden crash-landing of an alien spacecraft throws the world into crisis and forces Eleanor to confront the very intelligence threatening our existence. Family and Friendship: Separated from her mother who has sided with the enemy, Eleanor must rely on her friends as she grapples with a mysterious power only she can control. Thrilling Conclusion to a Trilogy: Perfect for young readers who love non-stop action and epic stakes, this fast-paced final book brings the sci-fi adventure to a stunning close.

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Perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson and Seven Wonders series, Island of the Sun is the second book in an epic, fast-paced middle grade adventure trilogy by acclaimed author Matthew J. Kirby.Eleanor and her friends have shut down the mysterious Concentrator in the Arctic, but their mission is far from over. The earth is still spinning out of its orbit and growing colder by the day. Their only chance is to find the other Concentrators embedded around the world and deactivate them before its too late.But doing so wont be easy. The Global Energy Trust has branded Eleanor, her mother, and their friends international terrorists and is tracking their every move. The G.E.T. will stop at nothing to harness the power of the Concentrators in order to preserve the select few people its leaders deem worthy, and Eleanor is soon forced to ask herself whether its worth risking the lives of the entire human race for a slim chance to save it.Kids Save the World: Eleanor and her friends are the only ones who can stop a rogue planet from freezing the Earth, but first they have to find the hidden alien devices. Ancient Mysteries: The mission takes them from the frozen Arctic to forgotten ruins around the globe, connecting ancient legends to powerful alien technology. A High-Stakes Chase: Branded as terrorists by the powerful Global Energy Trust, the team must stay one step ahead of the agents tracking their every move. Climate Fiction for Kids: Experience a world growing colder by the day, where a new ice age threatens humanitys survival in this gripping environmental adventure.

Perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson and Seven Wonders series, The Arctic Code is the first book in an epic, fast-paced middle grade adventure trilogy by acclaimed author Matthew J. Kirby.It is the near future, and the earth has entered a new ice age. Eleanor Perry lives in Tucson, one of the most popular destinations for refugees of the Freeze. She is the daughter of a climatologist who is trying to find new ways to preserve human life on the planet. Dr. Perry believes that a series of oil deposits she has found in the Arctic may hold the key to our survival. Thats when she disappearsbut not before sending Eleanor a series of cryptic messages that point to a significant and mysterious discovery and a dangerous corporate conspiracy. Now its up to Eleanor to go find her.This search will launch Eleanor on a breathless race to unlock the mysteries of what has happened to our planet, solving the riddle of the cold that could be humanitys endand uncovering an alien mystery that may not be of this world.A New Ice Age: In a near-future world frozen by a mysterious new ice age, Eleanor Perrys only hope for answers lies in the dangerous, ice-locked Arctic. A High-Stakes Mystery: Armed with nothing but cryptic messages from her missing scientist mother, twelve-year-old Eleanor must solve a planet-sized riddle before its too late. Survival Story: From the freezing streets of a refugee-packed city to the treacherous Arctic ice sheet, Eleanor must use her wits to survive a world determined to freeze her out. Science Fiction Adventure: Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, this epic journey reveals that the threat to Earth might not be of this world at all.

The Horadrim must journey to the Skovos Isles to discover the fate of a long-lost expedition in this official prequel novel to Diablo: Lord of Hatred.In a world culled by Malthaels Reaping, the Horadric orderhumanitys only hopestrugglesto gain a foothold. Within the dimming lands of Sanctuary, evils rise from all corners, and though the Horadrim are used to facing down the darkest spawn of the Burning Hells, they are far less prepared for the depravity arising within their fellow men. But as Lorath, Donan, and Tyrael seek justice and a path forward, the Horadrims numbers have dwindled, leaving humanity vulnerable.Hoping to strengthen the order, Tyrael and the two mages set sail to Skovos, where Sho-Ren and four other Horadrim were sent years ago to establish diplomatic relations with the Askari . . . and were never heard from again. Though the risk is great, the chance of reclaiming kinas well as the Horadric vault hidden deep within the heart of the islesremains too great an opportunity to pass up.At first glance, Skovos appears to have escaped the devastation so many others faced in the wake of the Reaping. But as the Horadrim attempt to ally with the Askari and their rulers, it becomes clear that all is not right on their shores. To gain the trust of the Amazon warriors, Lorath seeks the aid of their captain, Adreona. The Askari leader does not trust the mysterious mainlander, thoughnot while her soldiers are under constant threat of the Drowned and can ill afford distractions.To save both their peoples, Lorath and Adreona must learn to battle together against not only the perils before them . . . but also those lurking just beneath the surface.

A 2024 Edgar Award Nominee!Survival and self-determination collide in this haunting, pulse-pounding science fiction novel from Edgar Awardwinning author Matthew J. Kirby that spans both space and time.An intense, read-in-one-sitting kind of ride.Kirkus, starred review2199. Deep-space exploration is a reality and teleportation is routine. But this time something has gone very, very wrong. Seventeen-year-old Jessica Mathers wakes up in a lander thats crashed onto the surface of Carver 1061c, a desolate, post-extinction planet fourteen light-years from Earth. The planet she was supposed to be viewing from a ship orbiting far above.The corridors of the empty lander are covered in bloody hand prints; the machines are silent and dark. And outside, in the alien dirt, there are fresh graves carefully marked with names she doesnt recognize. Now Jessica must unravel the mystery of the destruction all around herand the questionable intentions of a familiar stranger.

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