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A seemingly normal October turns into an exciting and terrifying adventure for Alexander and his brother, Ben, when they discover that their uncle Charlie may be in danger because of a secret government project he is working on. The boys notice strange happenings around their family's home;... read more

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It is early October, and a series of seemingly unrelated events draw Alex, and his younger brother Ben, into an exhilarating, and sometimes terrifying adventure.
Alex lives with his family in a large Victorian house located in a wooded area on the outskirts of town. After learning that... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

It is early October, and a series of seemingly unrelated events draw Alex, and his younger brother Ben, into an exhilarating, and sometimes terrifying adventure.
Alex lives with his family in a large Victorian house located in a wooded area on the outskirts of town. After learning that their house very likely has a secret passageway connecting it to an underground tunnel, Alex, along with his younger brother, Ben, and some of their friends, set about to discover it.
During this same time, Alex finds there is a clandestine Wi-Fi protected access network transmitting on his family's land.
Adding to the growing feeling of suspense, Alex surreptitiously observes his Uncle Charlie, a computer research scientist, in a late night meeting with the director of the CIA.
When he glimpses the face of a stranger peering into the window of their home, Alex follows the man into the woods, and stows away in the back of his pickup truck.
Alex confides in Ben, telling him about his escapade.
When the brothers become certain that their uncle is being spied upon, they agree to warn him about what they’ve discovered. But on the same night that they tell him about their findings, he disappears without a trace.
Before they know it, Alex and Ben are embroiled in a frightening turn of events. Armed with a plan that they keep secret from the FBI agents encamped at their home, the boys take off on their bicycles to look for their uncle, only to find themselves in danger as well. Although they are determined to rescue Charlie, they don’t realize the perils that lie ahead for them on their journey.

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  • CIA: The CIA is a civilian intelligence organization. ‘“Intelligence’” means information that has military or political value. CIA headquarters are located near Washington, DC, in Mclean, Virginia. It is not a law enforcement agency. The main purpose of the CIA is to collect information about foreign governments, businesses, and individuals, and to advise public policymakers. And it also carries out emergency tactical operations, secret missions, and exerts foreign political influence.
  • FBI: ‘“Bureau’” is another word for department or division of government. The FBI is an intelligence agency. Unlike the CIA, it is also a law enforcement organization. The FBI is the main investigative arm of the US Department of Justice, and its headquarters are in Washington, DC.
  • Department of Defense: The DOD has its headquarters in the Pentagon, located near Washington, DC, in Arlington County, Virginia. It employs both civilian and military personnel. The DOD is in charge of all agencies and functions of government that directly relate to United States security and United States armed forces.

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Things started off quietly that morning.

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Reading Level: Ages 9-12

This book will also be interesting for those older than 12 years of age. It is fast moving, and would be good for reluctant readers as well as avid readers.

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