Zero day is full of complex interesting characters that youll love to go on this ride with. I both hope and dont that this turns into a series. Gangsei s killer political novel is a mustread for those who enjoy a tight plot in their psychological thrillers. I work at a library and we started an informal book club. Buy zero day by jan gangsei from waterstones today. Read my personal reactions from the story zero day by jan gangsei. Jan gangseis zero day follows the story of addie webster, the eldest daughter of the current u. Jan 05, 2016 zero day by jan gangsei is a pulse pounding ya thriller that kept me guessing until the end. Dawn of flame appeared as the title piece of a 1936 memorial story collection, while the black flame was the lead feature in the january 1939 debut issue of.
Koranen of nightfall is burned out on his cursea destructive flame that courses beneath his. Now 17yearold addie is back, but things have changed since she was taken her father is the president, and a group of cyberterrorists has. Zero day is a realistic fictionthriller novel by jan gangsei. Jan 12, 2016 at age 8, adele webster disappeared from her home without a trace. One of my coworkers wanted to read this book and we ended up all reading it together. Its been 8 years since governors daughter addie webster disappeared. Review zero day by jan gangsei is a pulse pounding ya thriller that kept me guessing until the end. The day they burnt the books takes place in the caribbean and revolves around two characters, the narrator and her best friend, eddie. We have an awesome character interview and giveaway to share with you today and we cant wait for you to get to know more about this book, its characters and author, jan gangsei. Zero day is a thriller novel written by david baldacci. The sleeping dragon is the first book of joel rosenbergs guardians of the flame series. Jan gangsei im so sorry i missed this question earlier.
Hopefully gangsei will answer our wishes with a sequel because i would love to dive. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Mark webster is now president of the united states, fighting to keep the oval office. Buy the paperback book zero day by jan gangsei at indigo. Zero day is a engaging tom clancy style spy novel seen through the povs of many characters but mainly the lens of the conflicted kidnap victim. Im april and am absolutely delighted you stopped by. You know that person who always has a book in their purse and a glass of wine on hand. She vanished, and her highprofile parents were forced to move on. Mark webster is now president of the united states and fighting to keep the oval office after a tumultuous first term. Weinbaum, originally published in hardcover by fantasy press in 1948 after his death, weinbaum became science fictions first cult author. Read zero day plot summary from the story zero day by jan gangsei. I still like it and would recommend to young adult readers.
May 26, 2017 i work at a library and we started an informal book club. Thank you so much for asking, and imore im so sorry i missed this question earlier. Jan gangsei, author of zero day, on not being afraid to. If there is another book, i hope elinor gets a book herself. After reading the book zero day, i had a thought of what it would be like for elinor to find out addie is safe and sound. I mean, i did not even really know a whole lot about the book prior to reading it. Returning to the successful formula of her highly lauded debut, between shades of gray. Eight years ago addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. Her childhood best friend, darrow fergusson, is asked by a national security advisor to spy on her to determine whether shes a threat to her fathers presidency or the nation. Zero day by jan gangsei reading guidebook club discussion. I liked that the plot elements include stockholm syndrome, politics, terrorism, and family relationship among others, but i just couldnt follow the reasonprinciple of addies abductors. Eight years after being kidnapped addie webster, now sixteen, resurfaces under mysterious circumstances, significantly changed. Zero day by jan gangsei was definitely a random audiobook pick for me. She has a degree in political science and is a former newspaper reporter covering.
Ive been binge watching supernatural on netflix since november and its been taking up all of my free time. Zero day, jan gangsei 2 the good neighbors 2 shakespeares secret 2 hap and leonard 2. Dark flame is the fourth installment in the immortals series by. In the enchanted kingdom of brooklyn, the fashionable people put on cute shoes, go to parties in warehouses, drink on rooftops at sunset, and tell themselves theyve arrived. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Project muse promotes the creation and dissemination of essential humanities and social science resources through collaboration with libraries, publishers, and scholars worldwide. I came across zero day, read its synopsis and found it really intriguing. I love watching crime and drama television shows and this book encompassed all that. This is our stop on the zero day tour hosted by the irish banana. High school friends andre kriegman and cal gabriel declare war on their classmates and plan a terrifying assault on their high school. Elinors thoughts, a zero day, jan gangsei fanfic fanfiction. Mark webster is now president of the united states, fighting to keep the oval office after a tumultuous first term. Now, eight years later, addie has escaped her captors and returned to her familyat the white house, where her father, a former virginia governor, is two years into a term as president of the united states. Zero day delivered just the right amount of thrill and mystery.
David baldaccis thriller novel zero day is the first of the john puller series. While playing a fantasy game, james, karl and andrea are playing their roles as usual, but professor deighton has other ideas for the students. School library journal e ight years ago, addie webster disappeared from the virginia governors mansion in the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. It ended with enough finality, but it also leaves room for more. Unfortunately it seems as if zero day is a stand alone, but gangsei wrote on goodreads that there is potential for more. This study guide consists of approximately 20 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of dark flame. A whole lot of brooklyn is like that nowbut not vassas workingclass neighborhood. Mar 03, 2016 thanks to hyperion teen i had the pleasure of reading zero day by jan gangsei this past feburary, the only book i read this month. Zero day is a engaging tom clancy style spy novel seen through the povs of.
I could dedicate a whole post to that show and i might just do that in the. I quickly found myself unable to put this debut novel down. Honestly i liked the book very much i maybe would have changed some little things like when the book showed one of the cerberus spys perspective and overall just little things like that i would give it a 65 since it was a great book and right up my alley some key events in the. Mountainsized and uberbrainy, john puller is about as unconquerable as mere mortals get to be. She vanishedand her highprofile parents were forced to move on.
The book was initially published on november 16, 2011 by grand central publishing. I think it may have a more serious tone than the book actually does, but i love that it gives off the political vibe. She has a degree in political science and is a former newspaper reporter covering both politics and the police beat. First, the regular physical copy of the book came to my house randomly, where it sat on a shelf for a long time. If youre looking for a fast, fun, and twisty read, i think youll really enjoy this one. There is the right amount of crime and drama to lure anyone. Gangsei may be one of my favorite new authors after this book. Now sixteen years old, with her father the president of the united states, addie. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Come and rediscover your favorite shows with fellow fans. This is the first installment in the john puller book series. The pacing is just right, and i dont find it dragging. Zero day was written as a stand alone, but with potential for more.
However, the depth of the plot is just a soso for me. Dawn of flame appeared as the title piece of a 1936 memorial story collection, while the black flame was the lead feature in the january 1939. Also, spoilers for anyone who hasnt read the book yet. The black flame is a postapocalyptic science fiction novel by american writer stanley g.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If you like guardians of the flame books, youll love the dresden files. If you are the publisher or author of this book and. Young adult, mystery, thriller, contemporary, cyberterrorism this book had me since the first page. As the war reaches the most distant villages as well the two friends florence and nyasha join the fighters and assume new names. Eight years ago, addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping of the decade.
Overall i enjoyed the novel form its detailed sentences and character development, yet this book really lacked the thrill part with not much action. Out of the six people in the the group, not one liked this book. Clever but overlong tale of superpowered misfit teens. Zero day was an exciting, political mysterythriller that had me guessing from beginning to end. Jan gangsei, author of zero day, on not being afraid to chuck. Dec 06, 2016 buy the paperback book zero day by jan gangsei at indigo. Published in 2011, it introduces this protagonist, an army detective, as he tries to solve the vicious murders of a family in a small town. All rights and characters go jan gangsei, who is the author, and i own nothing. Though there were times you have to suspend disbelief, the overall fastpace and mystery make up for lack of plausibility. As they begin the deadly countdown to their final act of revenge, the two start a video diary to explain their feelings and chronicle their mission. The plot of zero day was tension filled but that was just one of the things that made it a. The native people is going against the white suppressors.
Jul 14, 2016 unfortunately it seems as if zero day is a stand alone, but gangsei wrote on goodreads that there is potential for more. Addie vanishedand her highprofile parents were forced to move on. Josef mengele and the untold story of the twins of auschwitz by lucette matalon lagnado, sheila cohn. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of zero day by david baldacci.
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