Author | James Dashner |
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Cover artist | John Picacio |
Country | America |
Language | English |
Series | The 13th Reality |
Genre | Young adult science fiction |
Publisher | Shadow Mountain |
Author | James Dashner |
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Illustrator | Bryan Beus |
Cover artist | Brayn Beus |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Series | The 13th Reality |
Publisher | Shadow Mountain Publishing |
Publication date
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2008 |
Pages | 417 |
ISBN | |
OCLC | 179801453 |
Followed by | The Hunt for Dark Infinity |
Author | James Dashner |
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Illustrator | Bryan Beus |
Cover artist | Brayn Beus |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Series | The 13th Reality |
Publisher | Shadow Mountain Publishing |
Publication date
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2009 |
Pages | 433 |
ISBN | |
Preceded by | The Journal of Curious Letters |
Followed by | The Blade of Shattered Hope |
The 13th Reality is a science fiction book series by James Dashner. The first book in the series (The Journal of Curious Letters) was published in early 2008 by Shadow Mountain Publishing. The second book was released on May 1, 2009 and was titled The Hunt for Dark Infinity, and book three was released April 6, 2010. It was titled The Blade of Shattered Hope. The fourth book (The Void of Mist and Thunder) was released as an eBook on July 10, 2012, and was released as a hardcover in September 2012. A 2096-page boxed set was issued by Aladdin Paperbacks in 2013.
A boy named Atticus "'Tick'" Higginbottom is a normal 13-year-old until he gets a letter from Alaska, signed 'M.G.' Tick learns that something deadly is about to happen and could result in the destruction of reality itself. Tick then follows clues and solves riddles in more letters, soon meeting new friends and journeying into other realities- alternate worlds that are created every time a choice is made. Not knowing what dangers lie ahead Tick and his friends take journey that could be life-threatening.
. He has an uncanny ability to manipulate the Chi'karda, and this is used to the Realitants' advantage.
Shurric: A cross between the Sound Slicer and the a hurricane. One Handed gun that has the barrel of the gun strapped to your chest and facing your enemy and the trigger in one hand.The purpose of the one handed weapon is so one hand is open for your connivence.
Kirkus Reviews labeled The Journal of Curious Letters science fiction for ages 10–12 and called it "the start of a series that will capture the imagination of young and old alike. ... though there are chunks of text that are overwritten, the telling is generally laced with a strong sense of humor and a sure hand at plot; the author is plainly in tune with today's fan base." One year later, Kirkus labeled The Hunt for Dark Infinity fantasy for ages 10 and up. The story features the "next assignment" for "the trio" Tick, Paul, and Sofia. "Readers will be as puzzled as the characters, who tumble from one complex and outrageous situation to the next, rescued from each at the last minute—sometimes with no explanation. But it all holds together remarkably well, encouraging suspension of disbelief to make way for glorious flights of imagination."Kirkus credited illustrator Bryan Beus but did not comment on his contribution. Evidently it did not cover the third or fourth volume at all.