Synopsis
Jonah Wish, a brilliant computer hacker, is the newest addition to an elite group of teen outlaws all hired by the same mysterious benefactor, Nathaniel Coldhardt. Each of them offers a unique talent: Patch is a one-eyed locksmith; Motti can dismantle any electrical system; Con's charm is truly mesmerizing; and Tye can detect a lie with more precision than a polygraph. Under Coldhart's watchful eye, this motley crew races from a high-tech underground conference centre to exotic locations where they hunt for priceless ancient artefacts that may bring riches . . . or the secret to eternal life.
Katherine Wise, Teen Reviewer - VOYA
Jonah Wish, the prison escapee and computer hacker ("geek") finds himself under the watchful eye of Coldhardt, a millionaire who loves stealing from other millionaires. With the help of Coldhardt's talented band of teenage misfits, Jonah dabbles in dangerous Egyptian mythology that might hold the formula for creating eternal life. The book is full of twists that make you gasp, a budding romance, and some laugh-out-loud lines you cannot help but read to friends. VOYA CODES: 3Q 4P J S (Readable without serious defects; Broad general YA appeal; Junior High, defined as grades 7 to 9; Senior High, defined as grades 10 to 12). 2006, Bloomsbury, 352p., Ages 12 to 18.