The Last Thirteen #1: 13

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Author
James Phelan
Publisher
Scholastic
Genre
Young Adult Fiction
Released
01 September, 2013
ISBN
9781742831848

The Last Thirteen #1: 13

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    Synopsis

    13 books. 13 nightmares. 1 destiny. Are you one of them?
    I click my fingers and everybody dies. 
    Sam wakes from his nightmare to discover the terrifying reality. It will come true.Kidnapped from school and finding out his parents aren't who he thinks they are, Sam is suddenly running from danger at every turn. Nothing will ever be the same again.With his life and identity shattered, Sam's salvation is tied to an ancient prophecy. He is in the final battle to save the world, up against an enemy plotting to destroy us all.He alone can find the last 13.
    James Phelan
    About the author

    James Phelan

    James Phelan started writing his first novel while still in high school. He now divides his time between writing thriller stories for adults – the Lachlan Fox series – and teens – the Alone series. September 2013 will see the release of the first book in his epic new series, The Last Thirteen.

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