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The Secret Runners of New York
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A new city, a secret club and the end of the world - the new thriller from no.1 bestselling author Matthew Reilly.
A new city, a secret club and the end of the world - the new thriller from no.1 bestselling author Matthew Reilly.
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From Australia's favourite novelist and the author of both the Scarecrow and Jack West Jr series with new novel The One Impossible Labyrinth out now.
'Think Mean Girls vs Back to the Future with a little bit of apocalyptic sci-fi thrown in' THE AGE
THE COMING END
When Skye Rogers and her twin brother Red move to Manhattan, rumours of a coming global apocalypse are building.
But the young elite of New York keep partying without a care.
CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET?
And then suddenly Skye is invited to join an exclusive gang known as the Secret Runners of New York.
This is no ordinary clique - they have access to an underground portal that can transport them into the future.
And what Skye discovers in the future is horrifying...
PRAISE FOR THE SECRET RUNNERS OF NEW YORK
'Addictive...extremely entertaining and a lot of fun to read' CANBERRA TIMES
'A page-turning pleasure' SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
'Thrills and chills aplenty...a hell of a ride' HERALD SUN
'Bloodily exuberant thriller.. ingenious time-travel plotting' FINANCIAL TIMES
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The Secret Runners of New York by Matthew Reilly is praised for its gripping pace and unique blend of science fiction and adventure. Reviewers appreciate the compelling plot about time travel and societal collapse, making it a thrilling read for young adults. Some highlight the strong character development and the way it seamlessly integrates suspense with intriguing concepts.
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ISBN: 9781760559076
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 March 2019
Country: Australia
Imprint: Macmillan Australia
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 137.0mm
Height: 27.0mm
Weight: 294g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Matthew Reilly wrote his first novel, Contest, at the age of 19 while studying law. Following rejections from all the major publishers, Matthew self-published Contest in 1996, printing 1,000 copies. Those original self-published editions of Contest have now become much sought-after collectors' items. Matthew is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow series, the Jack West series and numerous standalone novels. His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 7 million copies. He has optioned the film rights to many of his novels to various major movie studios including Disney, Paramount, Sony and Fox. Matthew currently resides in Los Angeles.
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