We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The plot of zero day was tension filled but that was just one of the things that made it a great book. He is called out on a case in a remote, rural area far from any military outpost and finds that he is truly one man against an overwhelming force. Unfortunately it seems as if zero day is a stand alone, but gangsei wrote on goodreads that there is potential for more. She has a degree in political science and is a former newspaper reporter covering. Young adult, mystery, thriller, contemporary, cyberterrorism this book had me since the first page. Its full of mystery and suspense to keep you on edge for the whole 360. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet.
Check out what i thought about zero day, a ya political thriller from debut writer jan gangsei. Aug 18, 2015 check out what i thought about zero day, a ya political thriller from debut writer jan gangsei. She recently returned with her family to vermont, where she writes full time near the shores of lake champlain. Jul 14, 2016 unfortunately it seems as if zero day is a stand alone, but gangsei wrote on goodreads that there is potential for more. G zero became the main theme of ian bremmers book, every nation for itself. Set on a dystopian island, the jewel by amy ewing is about a society divided into rigid classes. Add it to your toread shelf eight years ago, addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping case of the decade. I liked that the plot elements include stockholm syndrome, politics, terrorism, and family relationship among others, but i just couldnt follow the reasonprinciple of addies abductors.
Jan gangsei, author of zero day, on not being afraid to chuck. Zero day by jan gangsei was definitely a random audiobook pick for me. The book was initially published on november 16, 2011 by grand central publishing. Read zero day by jan gangsei available from rakuten kobo. About the book zero day by jan gangsei hardcover disneyhyperion released 1122016 eight years ago, addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping case of the decade. Jan gangseis zero day basically stars this girl named. Bank street cbc best childrens book of the year 2017. Gzero became the main theme of ian bremmers book, every nation for itself. Zero day by jan gangsei is a pulse pounding ya thriller that kept me guessing until the end. Our original plan was that zero day would be on zero degrees, but that only happened once because it was so warm this winter, and that was the day that andre had diarrhea. Zero day by jan gangsei meet your next favorite book. At the top rung are the residents of the jewel, or the inner city.
Read my personal reactions from the story zero day by jan gangsei. School library journal gangseis debut clearly benefits from her washington, dc, experience and although settings and time periods shift frequently, its always easy to follow the swiftpaced plot. Zero day by jan gangsei published by disneyhyperion on january. John puller is a combat vet and new the best military investigator in the u. The pacing is just right, and i dont find it dragging. Gangseis killer political novel is a mustread for those who enjoy a tight plot in their psychological thrillers. Add it to your toread shelf eight years ago, addie webster was the victim of. Her debut novel, zero day, is a political thriller set in her backyard of washington, dc. Zero day is a thriller novel written by david baldacci. Join the leading website for book clubs with over 35,000 clubs and 20,000 reading guides. Zero day mp3 cd 12 january 2016 by jan gangsei author 4. The plot of zero day was tension filled but that was just one of the things that made it a. I quickly found myself unable to put this debut novel down.
Zero day by jan gangsei published by disneyhyperion on december 6, 2016 genres. If you are the publisher or author of this book and. Dec 08, 2016 eight years after being kidnapped addie webster, now sixteen, resurfaces under mysterious circumstances, significantly changed. From the mixedup files is the group blog of middlegrade authors celebrating books for middlegrade readers. Created by liz friend, wester middle school, frisco tx. Jan gangsei, author of zero day, on not being afraid to. Jan gangsei grew up in the hills of vermont, where she began her career as a journalist and photographer. First, the regular physical copy of the book came to my.
Gangsei s killer political novel is a mustread for those who enjoy a tight plot in their psychological thrillers. Jan gangsei grew up in smalltown vermont, reading nancy drew mysteries, putting on backyard shows with her best friend and dreaming about exploring the world. Jan 12, 2016 zero day mp3 cd 12 january 2016 by jan gangsei author 4. Her debut novel, zero day, is a political thriller set in her former backyard of washington, dc. School library journal e ight years ago, addie webster disappeared from the virginia governors mansion in the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. When olivias mother was killed, everyone suspected her father of murder. Review zero day by jan gangsei is a pulse pounding ya thriller that kept me guessing until the end. Mar 29, 2017 but if youre up for a short, mystery, political read, then you might want to give zero day a chance.
Overall i enjoyed the novel form its detailed sentences and character development, yet this book really lacked the thrill part with not much action. She vanishedand her highprofile parents were forced to move on. Honestly i liked the book very much i maybe would have changed some little things like when the book showed one of the cerberus spys perspective and overall just little things like that i would give it a 65 since it was a great book and right up my alley some key events in the. Mark webster is now president of the united states and fighting to keep the oval office after a tumultuous first term.
Hopefully gangsei will answer our wishes with a sequel because i would love to dive. She has a degree in political science and is a former newspaper reporter covering both politics and the police beat. The history of mining in utah by colleen whitley edited by. If a book title is not on this list, there is no test available for that novel. Now sixteen years old, with her father the president of the united states, addie. Zero day audiobook by jan gangsei, read by andi arndt. She vanished, and her highprofile parents were forced to move on. Zero day by jan gangsei book cover, description, publication history. Aside from the main character, most of the character focus appeared to be on the genderswitching assistant, probably to make the book hip and trendy amongst the modern and liberalleaning readers. Social medias allowed more teens to speak out about this genre thats supposedly. Addie webster, governors daughter, was kidnapped at the age of eight from her home. Zero day delivered just the right amount of thrill and mystery. An interesting concept that falls flat on its face immediately after the prologue, i give zerog 2. After college, she landed a job as a newspaper reporter covering politics and the police beat, and was astonished to discover she could actually get paid to write and tell stories.
Jan gangsei audio books jan gangsei has a degree in political science and is a former newspaper reporter covering both politics and the police beat. Now sixteen years old, she mysteriously and miraculously reappears. Finally, the book ends zero day is entertaining, but its also clearly written by someone who has almost no idea how computer hacking, domestic terrorism or the political world works. Zero day ebook by jan gangsei 9781484722633 rakuten kobo. Mark webster is now president of the united states, fighting to keep the oval office. Now, eight years later, addie has escaped her captors and returned to her familyat the white house, where her father, a former virginia governor, is two years into a term as president of the united states. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Twelveyearold nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words.
This is our stop on the zero day tour hosted by the irish banana. It made me feel how much ive missed reading this genre. New evidence now proves olivias father was actually murdered on the same fateful day her mother died. There is the right amount of crime and drama to lure anyone. Jan 12, 2016 eight years ago addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. At the very bottom rung are the residents of the marshes. Eight years after being kidnapped addie webster, now sixteen, resurfaces under mysterious circumstances, significantly changed. She is also the author of the wild bunch and several middlegrade series written under pen names and published in multiple countries and languages. E ight years ago, addie webster disappeared from the virginia governors mansion in the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. School library journal gangsei s debut clearly benefits from her washington, dc, experience and although settings and time periods shift frequently, its always easy to follow the swiftpaced plot. I still like it and would recommend to young adult readers. Its been 8 years since governors daughter addie webster disappeared. Addie vanishedand her highprofile parents were forced to move on.
Dec 05, 2016 zero day is a engaging tom clancy style spy novel seen through the povs of many characters but mainly the lens of the conflicted kidnap victim, addie and her former bestie and possible new love interest, darrow. Apr 27, 2017 book trailer for zero day by jan gangsei. Zero day is a engaging tom clancy style spy novel seen through the povs of many characters but mainly the lens. Eight years ago, addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. Now 17yearold addie is back, but things have changed since she was taken her father is the president, and a group of cyberterrorists has been engaged in increasingly more serious attacks designed to.
For anyone with a passion for childrens literatureteachers, librarians, parents, kids, writers, industry professionals we offer regularly updated book lists organized by unique categories, author interviews, market news, and a behindthescenes look at the making of a. After stints in key west, new york city, and barbados, jan finally settled with her family in northern virginia, where she writes full time. Eight years ago addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. Eight years ago, addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping of. After stints in key west, new york city, and barbados, jan spent nearly twenty years living and writing in northern virginia.
First, the regular physical copy of the book came to my house randomly, where it sat on a shelf for a long time. However, the depth of the plot is just a soso for me. The list is divided into genre categories then alphabetized within each category by the authors last name. Childrens literature association of utah beehive young adult book. Mar 03, 2016 zero day by jan gangsei published by disneyhyperion on december 6, 2016 genres. This is a perfect book for all fans of romance and its many subgenres. We have an awesome character interview and giveaway to share with you today and we cant wait for you to get to know more about this book, its characters and author, jan gangsei.
Yes i have read and accept the terms and conditions. Her childhood best friend, darrow fergusson, is asked by a national security advisor to spy on her to determine whether shes a threat to her fathers presidency or the nation. It was kind of interesting how we thought, like, you know, fate was gonna decide when this happened. To quickly find a title or author, type ctrl and f at the same time. This is the first installment in the john puller book series.
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