The Power of Five: Evil Star
Binding: Paperback
Imprint: Walker Books
The second story in the bestselling fantasy series The Power of Five by Anthony Horowitz.
After his experiences at Raven's Gate, fourteen-year-old Matt Freeman thinks his days of battling evil are over. But he is pulled into another horrifying adventure when he discovers a second gate exists. Matt and his friend Richard travel to Peru and, assisted by a secret organization known as the Nexus, follow a series of clues to the gate's whereabouts. But there is a traitor in the Nexus... Richard is kidnapped. Matt manages to escape with the help of Pedro, a local boy. The pair travel to the Nazca desert and Matt realizes the horrifying truth: the Nazca lines are the second gate – it is about to open. But, this time, will he have the strength to prevent it?
Creators
Anthony Horowitz is one of the most popular contemporary children's writers, and his Alex Rider series is enjoyed by millions of readers worldwide. He is also the author of the highly acclaimed Diamond Brothers detective stories, as well as the bestselling The Power of Five books. Anthony has won many major awards, including the Bookseller Association/Nielsen Author of the Year Award, the Children's Book of the Year Award at the British Book Awards and the Red House Children's Book Award. He also writes extensively for TV, with programmes including Foyle's War, Midsomer Murders and most recently Collision. Anthony lives in London.
Reviews
From the very first page this story snatches the reader into its clutches, squeezing ever tighter and refusing to let go until the last word on the last page…Horowitz has ramped up the action even further and infused it with magic, myth, mystery and unimaginable menace, all set against the fascinating backdrop of an almost lost civilisation. A fabulous read for kids who like their action turbo-charged.
The Sunday Tasmanian
Plenty of action, twists in the plot, suspense and an open ending will leave readers impatient for volume 3.
Magpies Magzine
Evil Star contains thrills, spill and action aplenty. It would be a brave librarian, and an even braver bookseller, who would ignore this author’s popularity amongst his young readers.
Viewpoint
“It’s set in some Lovecraftian version of the real world, but that doesn’t stop this action adventure being totally unreal.” Pick of the Week
The Age
This time, Matt travels to Peru, and Horowitz manages to incorporate themes of globalism and poverty into his horror narrative. Very dark, very good.
Herald on Sunday
