Part of Lorien Legacies, book 7
First published 2016
Mogadorian warships hover over Earth's major cities as John Smith and the remaining Garde face their final battle. No government dares challenge the alien invaders directly. The Garde have allied with the US military, but their forces remain vastly outnumbered. Hope arrives from an unexpected source: teenagers worldwide, including John's best friend Sam, have begun manifesting abilities. John and his allies race to recruit these new fighters before the Mogadorians can capture and corrupt them for their own purposes. The war has cost John everything he held dear. His home, family, friends, and the person he loved most are gone. Now he faces an impossible choice. He has discovered a devastating new Legacy that could transform him into the ultimate weapon. He could end this war single-handedly, but using such power might destroy him. The alternative means putting more innocent lives at risk. As Earth's fate hangs in the balance, John must decide whether to sacrifice himself or trust in the strength that comes from unity.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, action, aliens
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family, sacrifice
Setting: Earth, Mogador
Period: 21st-century
449 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins
Content warnings: violence