Baldaccis books are fastpaced battles between good and evil. Buy the paperback book zero day by jan gangsei at indigo. Day zero is a 2007 american film directed by bryan gunnar cole and written by robert malkani. Thanks to hyperion teen i had the pleasure of reading zero day by jan gangsei this past feburary, the only book i read this month. Review zero day by jan gangsei is a pulse pounding ya thriller that kept me guessing until the end. She vanished, and her highprofile parents were forced to move on. While miranda and katie are childhood friends and bonded with julien, mark, samira, giles, nick, and bo while they were at oxford or soon after, emma didnt become part of the group until she married mark just a few years ago. But there are several loose plot threads and a cliffhanger ending, so it would be very disappointing if a sequel isnt planned. 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. Jan 05, 2016 zero day by jan gangsei is a pulse pounding ya thriller that kept me guessing until the end. 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.
Ive been binge watching supernatural on netflix since november and its been taking up all of my free time. Best of all, he survives to reappear in the next book of this new series. Jan gangsei grew up in the hills of vermont, where she began her career as a journalist and photographer. Find and read your favourite book here online for free. Download and enjoy your favorite jan gangsei audiobooks instantly today to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop at. There is the right amount of crime and drama to lure anyone. Zero day is a thriller novel written by david baldacci. Jan gangsei im so sorry i missed this question earlier. Set in the near future when global terrorism has forced the military to reinstate the draft, three young men, who have just received their induction notices and have 30 days to report for duty, must battle their political views before making a decision that will change their lives forever. I enjoyed the plot development and characters and we both hope for a sequel. She vanishedand her highprofile parents were forced to move on.
If you are the publisher or author of this book and. She has a degree in political science and is a former newspaper reporter covering. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Young adult, mystery, thriller, contemporary, cyberterrorism this book had me since the first page. To answer questions about zero day, please sign up. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Now 17yearold addie is back, but things have changed since she was taken her father is the president, and a group of cyberterrorists has. Zero day by jan gangsei reading guidebook club discussion. Mar 29, 2017 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.
I think it may have a more serious tone than the book actually does, but i love that it gives off the political vibe. Gangseis killer political novel is a mustread for those who enjoy a tight plot in their psychological thrillers. This is the first installment in the john puller book series. First, the regular physical copy of the book came to my house randomly, where it sat on a shelf for a long time. Read zero day plot summary from the story zero day by jan gangsei. Jan 12, 2016 at age 8, adele webster disappeared from her home without a trace. Addie vanishedand her highprofile parents were forced to move on. High school friends andre kriegman and cal gabriel declare war on their classmates and plan a terrifying assault on their high school.
Download book zero day from jan gangsei eight years ago, addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. 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. Thank you so much for asking, and i will keep you posted with any new developments. Although this book is on my maybe shelf i would like to read it. Her debut novel, zero day, is a political thriller set in her backyard of washington, dc. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Gangsei may be one of my favorite new authors after this book. Dec 06, 2016 buy the paperback book zero day by jan gangsei at indigo. This year, only eight of them will go home from their new years party. As of this writing in october 2015, there is no sequel to zero day listed on goodreads.
Im definitely keeping this one on my shelf, after my. After stints in key west, new york city, and barbados, jan finally settled with her family in northern virginia, where she writes full time. Zero day delivered just the right amount of thrill and mystery. The book was initially published on november 16, 2011 by grand central publishing. Zero day is a realistic fictionthriller novel by jan gangsei. Mark webster is now president of the united states and fighting to keep the oval office after a tumultuous first term. Im honored to be one of the judges for this years phillip k. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. She has a degree in political science and is a former newspaper reporter covering both politics and the police beat. Zero day was written as a stand alone, but with potential for more. Gangsei s killer political novel is a mustread for those who enjoy a tight plot in their psychological thrillers. Zero day audiobook by jan gangsei, read by andi arndt.
Zero day was an exciting, political mysterythriller that had me guessing from beginning to end. Ever since college, these nine friends have remained close. Zero day by jan gangsei published by disneyhyperion on january. It ended with enough finality, but it also leaves room for more. 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. Mar 03, 2016 thanks to hyperion teen i had the pleasure of reading zero day by jan gangsei this past feburary, the only book i read this month. This is our stop on the zero day tour hosted by the irish banana.
If youre looking for a fast, fun, and twisty read, i think youll really enjoy this one. Mark webster is now president of the united states, fighting to keep the oval office after a tumultuous first term. Eight years after being kidnapped addie webster, now sixteen, resurfaces under mysterious circumstances, significantly changed. Zero day by gangsei, jan suddenly returned to her highprofile family eight years after being kidnapped, sixteenyearold addie, whose parents are now the president and first lady, is spied on by her onetime best friend to determine if she is a threat to national security. Jan gangsei, author of zero day and the wild bunch. 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. If there is another book, i hope elinor gets a book herself. The plot of zero day was tension filled but that was just one of the things that made it a. Zero day by jan gangsei was definitely a random audiobook pick for me. The pacing is just right, and i dont find it dragging. Jan 12, 2016 listen to zero day audiobook by jan gangsei.
Jan gangsei, author of zero day, on not being afraid to. After reading the book zero day, i had a thought of what it would be like for elinor to find out addie is safe and sound. The freelance star zero day is a nifty, paranoid thriller disguised as a murder mystery, and baldacci advances it at a speedy clip with a nice mix of intrigue, tantalizing clues and the occasional explosion. Elinors thoughts, a zero day, jan gangsei fanfic fanfiction. As they begin the deadly countdown to their final act of revenge, the two start a video diary to explain their feelings and chronicle their mission.
However, the depth of the plot is just a soso for me. Also, spoilers for anyone who hasnt read the book yet. 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. Its been 8 years since governors daughter addie webster disappeared.
Read my personal reactions from the story zero day by jan gangsei. I quickly found myself unable to put this debut novel down. All rights and characters go jan gangsei, who is the author, and i own nothing. 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.
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. The plot of zero day was tension filled but that was just one of the things that made it a great book. Overall i enjoyed the novel form its detailed sentences and character development, yet this book really lacked the thrill part with not much action. Actionpacked, suspenseful, and incredibly difficult to put down. Zero day ebook by jan gangsei 9781484722633 rakuten kobo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Eight years ago addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. Dec 08, 2016 eight years after being kidnapped addie webster, now sixteen, resurfaces under mysterious circumstances, significantly changed. The heady weight of a late june night hung low over gotham city. I mean, i did not even really know a whole lot about the book prior to reading it. Thank you so much for asking, and imore im so sorry i missed this question earlier. Fog filled the sky, city lights piercing through the gloom and the crooked tangle of. I both hope and dont that this turns into a series. Hopefully gangsei will answer our wishes with a sequel because i would love to dive.
Being the first kid isnt easybut it sure does make for exciting book fodder. I still like it and would recommend to young adult readers. Project muse promotes the creation and dissemination of essential humanities and social science resources through collaboration with libraries, publishers, and scholars worldwide. Ive been hard at work on two new books, both of which will be announced shortly. Jan gangsei, author of zero day, on not being afraid to chuck. Zero day is a engaging tom clancy style spy novel seen through the povs of. Join the leading website for book clubs with over 35,000 clubs and 20,000 reading guides. I could dedicate a whole post to that show and i might just do that in the. 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. Suddenly returned to her highprofile family eight years after being kidnapped, sixteenyearold addie, whose parents are now the president and first lady, is spied on by her onetime best friend to determine if she is a threat to. Eight years ago, addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. Mark webster is now president of the united states, fighting to keep the oval office.
Zero day by jan gangsei book cover, description, publication history. Its full of mystery and suspense to keep you on edge for the whole 360. Read zero day by jan gangsei available from rakuten kobo. Unfortunately it seems as if zero day is a stand alone, but gangsei wrote on goodreads that there is potential for more.
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