Tom Isbell

Scott Daggart, un antropologo estadounidense especializado en la cultura maya y profesor de la universidad de Chicago, se encuentra pasando el verano en el Yucatan, en las inmediaciones de Playa del Carmen, embarcado en la excavacion de un yacimiento arqueologico. Scott intenta superar la muerte de su esposa, asesinada poco antes en Chicago en el transcurso de un robo. Un dia, sorpresivamente, recibe la llamada de Lyman Tingley, un antiguo amigo y colega con el que perdio el contacto tiempo atras. Tingley, un ambicioso antropologo, ha conseguido fama internacional al anunciar el descubrimiento del Quinto Codice, uno de los escasisimos libros mayas que se salvaron de la quema a la que los conquistadores y el clero espanoles sometieron las bibliotecas indigenas a su llegada al Nuevo Mundo. Daggart se ve a partir de ese momento involucrado en una sucesion de aventuras y conspiraciones en su lucha por evitar que el manuscrito sea utilizado para fines terroristas. / Scott Daggart, an American anthropologist specializing in Maya culture and professor at the University of Chicago, is spending his summer in Yucatan, near Playa del Carmen, embarked on an archaeological excavation. Scott tries to overcome the death of his wife, killed in Chicago earlier in the course of a robbery.

Scott Daggart, un antropólogo estadounidense especializado en la cultura maya y profesor de la universidad de Chicago, se encuentra pasando el verano en el Yucatán, en las inmediaciones de Playa del Carmen, embarcado en la excavacion de un yacimiento arqueologico. Scott intenta superar la muerte de su esposa, asesinada poco antes en Chicago en el transcurso de un robo. Un dia, sorpresivamente, recibe la llamada de Lyman Tingley, un antiguo amigo y colega con el que perdio el contacto tiempo atras. Tingley, un ambicioso antropologo, ha conseguido fama internacional al anunciar el descubrimiento del Quinto Codice, uno de los escasisimos libros mayas que se salvaron de la quema a la que los conquistadores y el clero españoles sometieron las bibliotecas indigenas a su llegada al Nuevo Mundo. Daggart se ve a partir de ese momento involucrado en una sucesion de aventuras y conspiraciones en su lucha por evitar que el manuscrito sea utilizado para fines terroristas.

The Prey trilogy comes to a thrilling conclusion in THE RELEASE, as the group must risk everything including their lives in order to defeat their enemies. Perfect for fans of the MAZE RUNNER! Two months have passed since Book, Cat, Hope, and the two others rescued the remaining Less Thans, but no one is safe yet. The group must leave Liberty for good and escape the wolves, the Brown Shirts and the Hunters. Most important, they need to stop Chancellor Maddox before she executes her Final Solution and grows even more powerful. But for Hope, the battle has become personal; she must seek her revenge, no matter what the cost.

In the Republic of the True America, it's always hunting season. Riveting action, intense romance, and gripping emotion make this fast-paced adventure a standout debut. After a radiation blast burned most of the Earth to a crisp, the new government established settlement camps for the survivors. At one such camp, Book and the other 'LTs' are eager to graduate as part of the Rite. Until they learn the dark truth: 'LTs' doesn't stand for lieutenant but for 'Less Thans', feared by society and raised to be hunted for sport. Together with the sisters, Hope and Faith, twin girls who've suffered their own haunting fate, they join forces to seek the safety of the fabled New Territory. As Book and Hope lead their quest for freedom, these teens must find the best in themselves to fight the worst in their enemies. But as they are pursued by sadistic hunters, secrets are revealed, allegiances are made, and lives are threatened.

THE MAZE RUNNER meets THE HUNGER GAMES in this heart-pounding teen trilogy. This daring sequel to THE PREY is a riveting story of survival, courage and doing whats right, no matter how hard. Every night I dreamt of the bunker beneath the tennis court. I couldnt let it go. As bad as the memory was, my dreams only made it worse . . . It was why we had to get back to Camp Liberty. Why we had to free them, too. Book, Hope and Cat cant settle into their new free lives knowing that other LTs and Sisters are still imprisoned at the camp. But with new enemies lurking in the shadows, a rescue mission will not be easy. The group must put their fate in the hands of unexpected allies, but at what cost? They must ask themselves what theyre willing to do to free their friends and what will happen if the place they left behind is no longer the way it was.

The Maze Runner meets The Hunger Games in this heart-pounding teen trilogy. This second book in the Prey series is a suspenseful story of courage, survival, and doing whats right, no matter how hard. Orphaned teens, soon to be hunted for sport, must fight for a better life. Riveting action, intense romance, and gripping emotion make this fast-paced adventure a standout.Fifteen escaped and found their way to freedom, but Book, Hope, and Cat cant settle into their new life knowing the rest of the Less Thans and Sisters are still imprisoned. Now the teens must retrace their steps to save the others and thwart the Republics dark plans to destroy those deemed different, even as relationships are tested and the path back is filled with danger.With new enemies lurking, the group must put their fate into the hands of unexpected allies and must ask themselves how far theyre willing to go to free their friends.Post-Apocalyptic Survival: After escaping a brutal camp, Book, Hope, and Cat must venture back into a hostile world run by a totalitarian Republic to save those they left behind. Teen Rebellion: A group of orphaned teens trade their newfound freedom for a dangerous mission, determined to fight for whats right no matter the cost. Slow Burn Romance: The life-or-death journey tests the fragile bond between Book and Hope, forcing them to confront their feelings amidst constant danger. Enemies and Allies: With new dangers at every turn, the groups fate rests in the hands of unexpected allies as they face down a government that wants them erased.

The Release is the thrilling YA conclusion to Tom Isbells suspenseful post-apocalyptic Prey series, perfect for fans of The Maze Runner. Two months have passed since Book, Cat, Hope, and the others rescued the remaining Less Thans from Liberty, but they arent safe yet, and soon theyll have to risk everything in order to defeat their enemies.The group must leave the camp for good and escape the wolves, the Brown Shirts, and the Hunters. Most important, they need to stop Chancellor Maddox before she executes her Final Solution and grows even more powerful.While the others are seeking freedom, for Hope, the battle has become personal. She wants revenge, no matter what the costand shes willing to sacrifice anything standing in her way. The group may still be weak, but they dont have time to wait. They must overthrow the Chancellor, even if it means joining forces with those who once betrayed them.High-Stakes Conclusion: In the epic finale to the Prey series, the group must risk everything to overthrow a corrupt government before its too late. A Corrupt Government: Chancellor Maddox is ready to execute her Final Solution, and only this small band of rebels stands in her way. Reluctant Allies: To survive, they must forge an uneasy alliance with former traitors, testing the bonds of loyalty and trust. Post-Apocalyptic Adventure: Fleeing through a harsh winter landscape, the group is hunted by ravenous wolves, brutal soldiers, and merciless Hunters at every turn.

In the Republic of the True America, its always hunting season. Riveting action, intense romance, and gripping emotion make this fast-paced adventure a standout debut. After a radiation blast burned most of the Earth to a crisp, the new government established settlement camps for the survivors. At one such camp, Book and the other LTs are eager to graduate as part of the Rite. Until they learn the dark truth: LTs doesnt stand for lieutenant but for Less Thans, feared by society and raised to be hunted for sport. Together with the sisters, Hope and Faith, twin girls whove suffered their own haunting fate, they join forces to seek the safety of the fabled New Territory. As Book and Hope lead their quest for freedom, these teens must find the best in themselves to fight the worst in their enemies. But as they are pursued by sadistic hunters, secrets are revealed, allegiances are made, and lives are threatened.

A compellingly drawn dystopian future. BCCBThe Maze Runner meets The Hunger Games in this heart-pounding trilogynow in paperback.Orphaned teens, soon to be hunted for sport, must flee their resettlement camps in their fight for survival and a better life. For in the Republic of the True America, its always hunting season. Riveting action, intense romance, and gripping emotion make this fast-paced adventure a standout debut.After a radiation blast burned most of the Earth to a crisp, the new government established settlement camps for the survivors. At the camp, sixteen-year-old "LTs" are eager to graduate as part of the Rite. Until they learn the dark truth: LT doesnt stand for lieutenant but for Less Thans, feared by society and raised to be hunted for sport.They escape and join forces with the Sisters, twin girls whove suffered their own haunting fate. Together they seek the fabled New Territory, with sadistic hunters hot on their trail. Secrets are revealed, allegiances are made, and lives are at stake.As unlikely Book and fearless Hope lead their quest for freedom, these teens must find the best in themselves to fight the worst in their enemies.Catch the rest of the series in The Capture and The Release!They were raised to be prey. What happens when the hunted start fighting back?Hunted for Sport: In the Republic of the True America, orphans called Less Thans arent raisedtheyre bred for the chase. Their only hope is a desperate escape. High Stakes Survival: Book is an outcast with a secret. Hope is a fearless survivor. Together, they must lead a group of runaways across a hostile wasteland with sadistic hunters on their trail. A Desperate Rebellion: Faced with a government that wants them dead, their only choice is to fight. But every step toward the fabled New Territory brings them closer to a truth more dangerous than they imagined. A Hint of Romance: Hes cautious, shes fearless. In a world this brutal, trust is a liability they cant affordand a connection they cant ignore.

El quinto códice Maya es un thriller lleno de acción y aventura en torno a un códice relacionado con las predicciones mayas sobre el fin del mundo.Scott Daggart, un antropólogo estadounidense especializado en la cultura maya y profesor de la universidad de Chicago, ademas de militar retirado, se encuentra pasando el verano en el Yucatan, en las inmediaciones de Playa del Carmen, embarcado en la excavacion de un yacimiento arqueologico.Scott intenta superar la muerte de su esposa, asesinada poco antes en Chicago en el transcurso de un robo. Un dia, sorpresivamente, recibe la llamada de Lyman Tingley, un antiguo amigo y colega con el que perdio el contacto tiempo atras.Tingley, un ambicioso antropologo, ha conseguido fama internacional al anunciar el descubrimiento del Quinto Codice, uno de los escasisimos libros mayas que se salvaron de la quema a la que los conquistadores y el clero españoles sometieron las bibliotecas indigenas a su llegada al Nuevo Mundo.Daggart se ve a partir de ese momento involucrado en una sucesion de aventuras y conspiraciones en su lucha por evitar que el manuscrito sea utilizado para fines terroristas.