Join the author of "The Prey" trilogy, Tom Isbell, as he moderates a conversation and celebration with Duluth authors Andy Bennett and Katy Helbacka (writing under the pseudonym of Jay Martel) on the national publication of their debut novel, Codebreaker, in partnership with Fitger’s Bookstore.
Advance praise for Codebreaker:
“Clever codes, puzzles, and ciphers form the base of this intricately designed codebreaker mystery that’s enlivened by page-turning action and Mia and Logan’s sharp banter and magnetic chemistry. A beginning author’s note instructs readers on how to participate in the codebreaking and investigating alongside Mia, injecting a playful interactive element to Martel’s propulsive debut novel.”―Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
"The propulsive plot is peppered with [Mia and Logan's] clever banter, which balances the weightier themes of social justice and Mia’s sympathetic struggle with disillusionment as she suddenly makes disorienting discoveries. A smart, gripping thriller with engaging interactive elements." — Kirkus
"If The Da Vinci Code had a YA cousin, it would be Codebreaker. This debut novel explodes from the beginning, and a twisting plot leads the reader racing through Washington, DC, at breakneck speed while solving codes themselves along the way." — Booklist
"An exciting adventure that is a blend of National Treasure and The Inheritance Games ... This uniquely engaging thriller features an interactive format which alerts readers when to pause and attempt to solve the puzzle themselves." — School Library Journal