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H.I.V.E. (2006) (edit title/settings)

The Higher Institute of Villainous Education

by Mark Walden (Author) (edit contributors)

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HIGHER INSTITUTE OF VILLAINOUS EDUCATION Otto Malpense may only be thirteen years old, but so far he has managed to run the orphanage where he lives, and he has come up with a plan clever enough to trick the most powerful man in the country. He is the perfect candidate to become the world's... read more

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H.I.V.E. is a top secret school in which children learn the skills to become criminal masterminds. Only children who have already been noticed having some villainous skill are accepted to this school. Otto Malpense is a thirteen year old criminal genius,who has been handpicked along with... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

H.I.V.E. is a top secret school in which children learn the skills to become criminal masterminds. Only children who have already been noticed having some villainous skill are accepted to this school. Otto Malpense is a thirteen year old criminal genius,who has been handpicked along with others-the smartest, most athletic, technologically advanced kids in the world to be part of H.I.V.E. But once Otto has entered the school, he discovers that is it not all what it seems, and sets out to unfold the mystery behind the school and its organization. Otto and his friends, Wing, Shelby, and Laura try to find a way out.

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  • Otto Malpense: The main protagonist, he has the ability to interface with computers
  • Wing Fanchu: Otto's best friend, he is an expert in martial arts and self defense.
  • Laura Brand: Otto's friend, she is an expert hacker
  • Nigel Darkdoom: Otto's friend, he area of expertise are plants and biology. Son of the great villain Diabolus, Nigel soon finds out that he has a lot to live up to.
  • Franz Argentblum: A friend of Nigel's, from Germany. Renowned for his big appetite and his bad English grammar.
  • Shelby Trinity: Friend of Otto, she can unlock any lock.
  • Dr. Maximilian Nero: The headmaster at H.I.V.E. Teacher of Villainy Studies. Long-serving member of G.L.O.V.E.
  • Number One: The main leader of G.L.O.V.E - The Global League of Villainous Enterprises.
  • Diabolus Darkdoom: Father of Nigel Darkdoom. Dead.
  • Raven: Also known as Natalya, she is Dr Nero's most trusted H.I.V.E. operative, and is one of the most deadly assassins in the world.
  • Monroe: Add a description of this character.
  • The Contessa: One of Dr. Nero's longest-serving and most respected and loyal teachers. Teaches Political manipulation.
  • Colonel Francisco: The head of tactical education at H.I.V.E.
  • Professor Pike: Professor Pike is the head of the Technology department of H.I.V.E and is responsible for the creation of H.I.V.E mind.
  • Ms Leon: Head and teacher of Stealth and Evasion, Ms Leon is embodied within her cat after one of Professor Pike's experiments went horribly wrong.
  • Ms Gonzales: A teacher of botany at H.I.V.E, Ms Gonzales teaches her students to genetically manipulate plants to do their evil bidding.
  • H.I.V.E.mind: Created by Professor Pike, an early form of Artificial Intelligence that keeps H.I.V.E running, manages timetables, power, doors, etc. at H.I.V.E.
  • Mrs. Mc Reedy
  • Tahir
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First Sentence edit see section history

Otto woke with a start as the whole world seemed to tip beneath him.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Chapter 1 - 16

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 7 in H.I.V.E.. (standard series)

Followed by The Overlord Protocol.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Mark Walden (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Country: England
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 0747583706
Page Count: 304

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