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Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot by David Shafer (review by Mr. Anthony Silk)

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Whiskey Tango FoxtrotWhiskey Tango Foxtrot by David Shafer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Do you like books that feed your fear that there is an evil corporation ready to take over the world? If so, you will enjoy Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, a fast-paced thriller that ties NGOs, conspiracy theorists, and self-help gurus together as they try to first unravel and then foil a chillingly subversive plot. The book does take a little while to get started, and after the first 50 pages or so may be asking yourself the title of this book. But if you hold on you’ll find a zippy, and mostly believable ride full of nefarious characters, chases, and lots of clever, well-written dialog. Be warned, though, with 50 pages left you may worry that there is no way it will all get wrapped up, and you’d be right. But like the big blockbuster movies, this one is about the journey, not the destination. Definitely 16+ for lots (and lots) of language and drug/alcohol use (but minimal violence). Mr. Anthony Silk (Harker Teacher)

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Angels and Demons by Dan Brown (review by Kshithija M. "17)

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Angels and Demons (Robert Langdon, #1)Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The first of several books following the adventures of famous Harvard symbology professor Robert Langdon, Angels and Demons features a race against time as Langdon and his companions attempt to find a canister containing the explosive anti-matter before the Vatican City is destroyed. The book begins when an assassin sent by the Illuminati murders a CERN scientist researching anti-matter; the scientist’s daughter Vittoria Vetra accompanies Langdon as their investigation of the murder leads them to Vatican City. The plot thickens when anti-matter appears to have been placed at the Vatican by the Illuminati and several important cardinals are also missing. Angels & Demons leaves readers racing to keep up with the protagonists as they charge through the Vatican and questioning the truth as the plot twists and turns uncovering more details at every turn. This book is a perfect mix of a mystery and thriller, and both history buffs and action lovers will be left curious and excited for more of Robert Langdon’s adventures after reading this novel. – Kshithija M. ’17

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Inferno by Dan Brown (review by Andrew T. ’17)

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Inferno (Robert Langdon, #4)Inferno by Dan Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fans of Dan Brown will be familiar with the protagonist of Inferno, Robert Langdon, a world renowned professor of symbology with a photographic memory and questionable fashion sense. The book starts with Langdon in a hospital having suffered amnesia in the middle of his latest adventure. After narrowly avoiding an attempt on his life, he is joined by the mysterious Sienna Brooks in order to retrace his steps towards whatever he was looking for in the first place. Inferno features twist after twist leaving the reader not entirely sure who to trust and what really is going on. The ending is clever and memorable long after closing the book. Regardless if they are familiar with Robert Langdon’s previous adventures or not, readers who love action, adventure, history, or clever narrative that keeps them guessing will undoubtedly love this book. – Andrew T. ‘17

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Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard (review by Sana A. ’17)

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Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, #1)Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pretty Little Liarsis a fantastic medley of suspense, romance, and cliques in the the world of four high school girls: the idyllic town of Rosewood. However, buried under the seemingly perfect facade of the suburb are secrets that will forever change the lives of Spencer, Hanna, Aria, and Emily. The girls were formerly best friends, and there was one more person in their close-knit group. Alison was worshipped by the rest of the girls to the point that she knew all of their darkest secrets. After she mysteriously disappears on the night of their end-of-the-year sleepover, the group falls apart. Now, three years later the girls come together when they begin to receive anonymous texts from “A,” who threatens to reveal the secrets that they thought only Alison knew. Their excitement about the prospect of Alison being alive is destroyed when her body is found shortly afterwards, thus beginning their twisting and turning journey of finding out who murdered Alison and who A is. Sara Shepard presents a dark thriller as well as a light story of four girls navigating through high school in this phenomenal novel. – Sana A. ’17

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The Chase by Clive Cussler (review by Andrew R. ’17)

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The Chase (Isaac Bell, #1)The Chase by Clive Cussler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A historical thriller set in 1906, The Chase follows the efforts of master detective Isaac Bell to capture and arrest the Butcher Bandit, a notorious bank robber who cold heartedly murders any witnesses to his crimes. Eventually, as the detective draws closer to his quarry, Bell’s own life is endangered as the outlaw turns his attention to his pursuer. A true page-turner, this novel is difficult to put down; each chapter brings new peril to the protagonist and his assistants. In addition, the author includes extraordinary detail, extensively describing each new character in a way that ultimately enriches the novel. While I normally dislike romantic books, the few love scenes did not bother me or distract from the action, and sometimes even added to the suspense. Fans of detective or suspense stories will enjoy The Chase, whether or not they normally read historical fiction. – Andrew R. ’17

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