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Conspiracy 365 Reviews


“Several factors make this book a top choice for reluctant readers, including the nonstop action, the small trim, the short length and the amount of white space on the pages.” - Kirkus Reviews (December 1, 2009)


“Lord creates a tense environment…the villains are suitably vile and entertaining, and Cal makes for an affable hero.” - Publishers Weekly (December 7, 2009)

“Wow.. that's all I pretty much have to say about this book! …it sure keeps you on the edge of your seat. I definitely think this book is a best seller series in the making, and anyone who likes books with tons of action and a mysterious twist to it will really enjoy Conspiracy 365.” – 14-year-old reviewer, Flamingnet.com , Rating 10 (scale of 0-10)

“…it will be a hit with tweens and they'll be racing to get to the end to see what's next for Cal and his family. I love the idea behind this series… I also loved how the page numbers of the book counted down-it added to the suspense of the story and I hope other readers pick up on it. …It's short and fast paced and I would hand this over to reluctant readers in a heartbeat.” - GreenBeanTeenQueen

“…Gabrielle Lord has created a fantastic concept that is going to suck you in and not let you go until next December. And they are short, quick reads...again, great for a reluctant reader. Recommended for school and library shelves. I think you'll have a hard time keeping these in…” – A Patchwork of Books

“…An edge of your seat thriller you won't be able to put down and will anxiously await the next book in the series!” – Kidsbookshelf.com

"The book is incredibly fast-paced, so even reluctant readers and boys who’d generally rather play video games will probably get sucked up into the story. Plus, with one coming out every month, they won’t have long to wait before another novel shows up." BC books