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Books in Recon Team Angel series

  • The Assault

    Brian Falkner

    Paperback (Ember, Sept. 10, 2013)
    It's 2030, and humanity is losing the war against alien invaders. A Band of Brothers meets Ender's Game in this sci-fi military thriller.A team of six has been chosen . . .. . . to infiltrate the enemy's headquarters in the heart of the Australian Outback. The six teens have been modified to look like aliens. They have spent years mastering alien culture so that they can talk, act—even think—like their enemies. But from the start, the recon mission goes terribly wrong. It's only when they are close to discovering the shocking truth of the aliens' plans that the team is forced to ask:Who among them is a traitor?Brian Falkner, author of The Project, Brain Jack, and The Tomorrow Code, delivers a page-turning military thriller with his signature heart-pounding action and unique sci-fi twists.Hand this to teens who love playing Call of Duty and Halo!"Falkner supplies a tight story that features a strong plot and believable characters. . . . [He] effectively employs the tropes of both survival and war stories to great effect. While an entirely satisfying read on its own, readers can only hope there is a second installment in the works."—Kirkus Reviews
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  • Ice War

    Brian Falkner

    Paperback (Brian Falkner, June 20, 2018)
    It is winter of 2033 and Recon Team Angel is on its most dangerous mission yet.On Little Diomede Island - the control centre for the Bering Strait - something is not right. Two SEAL teams have vanished, and Recon Team Angel has been secreted into the frozen landscape to investigate.In these subarctic wastelands they will need every ounce of their courage and determination. If Bzadian forces manage to cross the strait and enter the Americas, then the planet will be lost.Who will win the ice war?
  • The Assault

    Brian Falkner

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 25, 2012)
    It's 2030, and humanity is losing the war against alien invaders. A Band of Brothers meets Ender's Game in this sci-fi military thriller.A team of six has been chosen . . .. . . to infiltrate the enemy's headquarters in the heart of the Australian Outback. The six teens have been modified to look like aliens. They have spent years mastering alien culture so that they can talk, act—even think—like their enemies. But from the start, the recon mission goes terribly wrong. It's only when they are close to discovering the shocking truth of the aliens' plans that the team is forced to ask:Who among them is a traitor?Brian Falkner, author of The Project, Brain Jack, and The Tomorrow Code, delivers a page-turning military thriller with his signature heart-pounding action and unique sci-fi twists.Hand this to teens who love playing Call of Duty and Halo!"Falkner supplies a tight story that features a strong plot and believable characters. . . . [He] effectively employs the tropes of both survival and war stories to great effect. While an entirely satisfying read on its own, readers can only hope there is a second installment in the works."—Kirkus Reviews
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  • Task Force

    Brian Falkner

    Paperback (Ember, Sept. 23, 2014)
    A sci-fi military thriller perfect for kids who love Halo and Call of Duty! They depend on each other. Humanity depends on them. The final invasion is coming. The aliens have massed on the northeastern edge of Russia, waiting to attack as soon as the turbulent waters of the Bering Strait turn to ice. Recon Team Angel must act now. It’s up to them to shepherd a task force upriver and infiltrate the aliens’ stronghold. They must cripple their enemies quickly and quietly. Luckily, Recon Team Angel was made for such missions. The six teens have been modified to look like aliens. They have spent years mastering alien culture so that they can talk, act—even think—like their enemies. But with their target in sight and time running out, can they save humanity and themselves?
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  • Ice War

    Brian Falkner

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Nov. 25, 2014)
    A sci-fi military thriller perfect for kids who love Halo and Call of Duty! February 2033. Things are not good. Recon Team Angel has been shut down, and if the alien forces manage to cross the frozen Bering Strait from Russia into Alaska, then humanity has lost the war. So far the aliens seem to be marshaling their resources, preparing for their invasion. But something isn’t right—at the control center, two Navy Seal teams have vanished without a trace. Did they lose their way on the ice? Or is something terrible happening? Recon Team Angel is secretly reinstated and authorized to investigate. What will they find in the frozen tundra? This could be their most chilling mission yet.
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  • Task Force

    Brian Falkner

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 24, 2013)
    A sci-fi military thriller perfect for kids who love Halo and Call of Duty! They depend on each other. Humanity depends on them. The final invasion is coming. The aliens have massed on the northeastern edge of Russia, waiting to attack as soon as the turbulent waters of the Bering Strait turn to ice. Recon Team Angel must act now. It’s up to them to shepherd a task force upriver and infiltrate the aliens’ stronghold. They must cripple their enemies quickly and quietly. Luckily, Recon Team Angel was made for such missions. The six teens have been modified to look like aliens. They have spent years mastering alien culture so that they can talk, act—even think—like their enemies. But with their target in sight and time running out, can they save humanity and themselves?
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  • Task Force

    Brian Falkner

    Paperback (Brian Falkner, June 1, 2018)
    Recon Team Angel are back behind enemy lines as part of an audacious military mission, with the fate of the human race hanging in the balance. But as the Angels run into trouble, Lt Ryan Chisnall is forced to make a terrible decision. A decision that could have dire consequences and result in the ultimate sacrifice.
  • The Assault

    Brian Falkner

    Library Binding (Turtleback, Sept. 10, 2013)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. It's 2030, and humanity is losing the war against alien invaders. A Band of Brothers meets Ender's Game in this sci-fi military thriller. A team of six has been chosen . . . to infiltrate the enemy's headquarters in the heart of the Australian Outback. The six teens have been modified to look like aliens. They have spent years mastering alien culture so that they can talk, act--even think--like their enemies. But from the start, the recon mission goes terribly wrong. It's only when they are close to discovering the shocking truth of the aliens' plans that the team is forced to ask: Who among them is a traitor?
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  • The Assault

    Brian Falkner

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 25, 2012)
    It's 2030, and humanity is losing the war against alien invaders. A Band of Brothers meets Ender's Game in this sci-fi military thriller.A team of six has been chosen . . .. . . to infiltrate the enemy's headquarters in the heart of the Australian Outback. The six teens have been modified to look like aliens. They have spent years mastering alien culture so that they can talk, act—even think—like their enemies. But from the start, the recon mission goes terribly wrong. It's only when they are close to discovering the shocking truth of the aliens' plans that the team is forced to ask:Who among them is a traitor?Brian Falkner, author of The Project, Brain Jack, and The Tomorrow Code, delivers a page-turning military thriller with his signature heart-pounding action and unique sci-fi twists.Hand this to teens who love playing Call of Duty and Halo!"Falkner supplies a tight story that features a strong plot and believable characters. . . . [He] effectively employs the tropes of both survival and war stories to great effect. While an entirely satisfying read on its own, readers can only hope there is a second installment in the works."—Kirkus Reviews
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  • The Assault

    Brian Falkner

    Paperback (Brian Falkner, June 1, 2018)
    HUMANITY IS LOSING THE WAR AGAINST ITS ALIEN INVADERS. Earth has been almost entirely conquered, with the Americas as the only free territories still under human rule. This could be humanity's last chance to strike back. A TEAM OF SIX HAS BEEN CHOSEN to inflitrate the enemy's headquarters in the heart of the Australian Outback. The six teens have been modifined to look like aliens. They have spent years mastering alien cluture so that they can talk, act, even think like their enemies. But from the start, the recon mission goes terribly wrong. It's only when they are close to discovering the shocking truth of the aliens' plans that the team is forced to ask: WHO AMONG THEM IS A TRAITOR?Suggested Age Range: 12yrs +
  • Task Force

    Brian Falkner

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 24, 2013)
    A sci-fi military thriller perfect for kids who love Halo and Call of Duty! They depend on each other. Humanity depends on them. The final invasion is coming. The aliens have massed on the northeastern edge of Russia, waiting to attack as soon as the turbulent waters of the Bering Strait turn to ice. Recon Team Angel must act now. It’s up to them to shepherd a task force upriver and infiltrate the aliens’ stronghold. They must cripple their enemies quickly and quietly. Luckily, Recon Team Angel was made for such missions. The six teens have been modified to look like aliens. They have spent years mastering alien culture so that they can talk, act—even think—like their enemies. But with their target in sight and time running out, can they save humanity and themselves?From the Hardcover edition.
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  • Ice War

    Brian Falkner

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 1, 2035)
    A sci-fi military thriller perfect for kids who love Halo and Call of Duty! February 2033. Things are not good. Recon Team Angel has been shut down, and if the alien forces manage to cross the frozen Bering Strait from Russia into Alaska, then humanity has lost the war. So far the aliens seem to be marshaling their resources, preparing for their invasion. But something isn’t right—at the control center, two Navy Seal teams have vanished without a trace. Did they lose their way on the ice? Or is something terrible happening? Recon Team Angel is secretly reinstated and authorized to investigate. What will they find in the frozen tundra? This could be their most chilling mission yet.