Though each member of the pack has a distinct personality that is as equally entertaining as the crime fighting plots themselves, the Reichs leverage the pack’s intelligence, skills and logic to construct the framework of the story, which is a refreshing approach, and makes for an intellectual and thrilling read. The pack, who consider themselves underprivileged high school outcasts in a privileged town, demonstrate admirable resilience and inspiring loyalty while faced with significant challenges and uncertainty. The series, which currently includes titles Virals, Seizure, Code, and Exposure, is complete with all the elements that make YA Fiction compelling Tory, Hi, Shelton and Ben are humorous, relatable, and passionate characters and the plots and subplots in each of the books are suspenseful and inventive.

Though their secretive altered state breeds uncertainty and fear, the pack finds they can use it to their advantage as they solve mysteries, avenge justice, dodge violent criminals, and navigate high school. Tory, Hi, Shelton and Ben (“the pack”) have been infected with canine parvovirus and as a result, they have seemingly been permanently altered. In Virals, acclaimed mother and son writing duo Kathy and Brendan Reichs have created a captivating and enthralling series by incorporating science fiction and crime with a contemporary perspective, via 4 teens who are navigating an unusually adventurous adolescence. What to expect: Science Fiction, Forensics, Technology, Action, Humor, Animals, Geocaching, High School, Mystery, Suspense, Friendships To solve the mystery and save their own lives, the teens will have to figure out how to activate these powers at crucial moments - or risk losing everything.Gi Hallmark | The Children’s Book Review | AugThe Virals Series This alteration leaves the kids with hypersensitive senses and superhuman strength. As if a murder mystery isn't enough to take on, Tory also releases a contagious virus after breaking into the Loggerhead Island Research Institute, which alters the DNA of her and her comrades. Unfortunately, one innocent adventure quickly becomes an extremely dangerous journey when the crew discovers the bones of a girl missing since 1969. Tory and the boys can't get enough of exploring all the island's backwoods have to offer.

Although the four teens are the poor kids on campus, they form a bond through their shared passion for science and the outdoors. But for outcasts like Tory and her three best nerdy guy friends, the island offers something rare it's the location of a world-renown research institute. Living on Morris Island in Charleston, NC, isn’t so bad if you can afford a Vera Wang designer dress and a brand new BMW. Tory Brennan is a teenage girl who (due to unfortunate circumstance) is forced to move to a new town with her estranged father.

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