by Stuart Gibbs
Part of Spy School, book 7
First published 2019
Ben Ripley stands in the Mexican heat, dirty and exhausted after nearly capturing SPYDER's leadership. The thirteen-year-old spy needs more than just a shower. He and his fellow spy school students must devise a completely new strategy to defeat their enemies. Their only lead is a mysterious key that unlocks something unknown. The mission requires them to break from the CIA and partner with British MI6. Their target is Mr. E, SPYDER's elusive leader, and their goal is to eliminate the criminal organization permanently. The path forward bristles with obstacles. Rival evil factions complicate their plans. Double agents betray their trust. Even driving on the wrong side of the road becomes a challenge. Ben knows this represents their final opportunity. Previous attempts have failed, and SPYDER continues to threaten global security. The stakes could not be higher, and failure means the evil organization survives to strike again. Ben and his friends must solve SPYDER's secrets before their enemies solve them.
Genres: adventure, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, high-stakes
Setting: CIA, Mexico, MI6
Period: Contemporary
320 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers