Invasion (A C.H.A.O.S. Novel) by Jon S. Lewis is a new series for those who enjoy thrilling science fiction. To me it felt a bit like Men in Black on the pages with an all-teen cast.
When Colt’s parents are killed, it quickly becomes apparent that it wasn’t a normal car wreck. The man who hit them was acting strangely, and when Colt starts to look into their death along with friends Danielle and Oz, strange things begin happening to them too.
Colt’s family members have all been a part of Central Headquarters Against the Occult and Supernatural (C.H.A.O.S.). It’s all pretty secret, and although Colt has been tested to become a part of the organization, his mind has been wiped clean (reminding me once again of the Men in Black “flashy thingie” that did the same thing).
The author J.S. Lewis has written for D.C. comics. The kids in the book are comic book fans, and they even find clues to help them in an old Phantom Flyer comic book series, which turns out to be more factual than they ever would have expected.
It has a fun, whimsical yet intense feel, delivering plenty of excitement and gadgetry and good guys and bad guys. There’s no language or mature behavior, even though the characters are teens (except a very very mild romantic storyline). This novel would probably be more appreciated by the 10 – 13 year-old reader than an older young adult.
Invasion is published by Thomas Nelson, an historically Christian publishing house, but if that fact would make you flock to it expecting a Christian storyline, or avoid it for the same reason, think again. There is not any sort of Christian theme in it at all. It’s simply an exciting sci-fi/fantasy book set in a realistic high school setting that will appeal to tweens and young teens.
It does not end in a tidy way, and so we have to hang on to read the next installment (January 2012, I believe), but that never bothers my tween at all.
We have a copy of Invasion to give to one of you (U.S. only). Just leave a comment if you’d like to win. We’ll announce the winner on February 9.
- The winner of How to Read the Air is #19 Natalia.
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Jennifer Donovan enjoys both quiet, character-driven novels and fast-paced, way out there sci-fi. She blogs about books, her family, transitions and trials at her blog Snapshot.
Alison S. says
I’d like to win! 🙂
Jenny says
Sounds like a fun book and I’ve got just the tween to read it with.
Jennifer says
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Jen B. says
Sounds like something my tween would enjoy and the beginning of a series is always a good find!
debbie says
I would love to have this book.
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Carol Wong says
I really enjoyed the Men in Black movies (several times!) so I know I would love this book.
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Rita says
Yes, my teens/tweens may enjoy this.
Thank you.
Sandra Stiles says
Sounds like a good book for my shelves.
Some Lucky Dog says
Maybe this time I can get in on a series at the beginning!
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Beth C says
I’d be thrilled to win this book!
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edj says
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Megan says
I’d love to win this one!
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Karalea says
This would be a great book to win for my oldest son who is turning 13 on February 7th!
Natalia says
Please enter me to win
John D. says
Sounds interesting, thanks!
Wendy D says
Both of my teens would love this book!
Thanks for the entry!
Katrina says
I’d love a chance to win this — thanks! I have a son who I think would enjoy it, either now or later. (And I might enjoy it, too!)
LaVonne says
I love young adult books and juvenile fiction. Thanks!
Vickie Couturier says
This would be a good book for my son who loves this type of book
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katklaw777 says
Blizzard 2011 is here to stay…I will stay hame and catch up on some reading.
I’d luv an exciting sci-fi/fantasy book, thanks.
Wendy Mahaney says
This sounds like a book my oldest son would enjoy.
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debi jackson says
looks good
Christina says
I have a tween that would be very into this book.
LuAnn K says
Sounds like a good book. I would probably read it too.
rod says
count me in
Tabathia B says
This sounds like a great book
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