by James Ponti
First published 2023
Kat excels at finding patterns where others see chaos. She has a favorite eight-digit number and can decode the logic behind seemingly random events. When cyberattacks strike key London locations during a security test at the British Museum, Kat becomes the obvious choice to lead the investigation. The team deciphers encrypted messages that point them toward Egypt and the ancient City of the Dead. As they hunt for the attackers, Kat discovers the conspiracy runs deeper than anyone suspected. Multiple players operate behind the scenes, and British Intelligence agencies at the highest levels become involved. This mission proves more intricate than any the young spies have tackled before. The investigation will transform the City Spies team forever.
Genres: adventure, mystery, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, intricate-plot
Setting: British Museum, Egypt, London
Period: 21st-century
389 pages · Hardcover · Aladdin