Conspiracy 365 June - Gabrielle Lord

Conspiracy 365 June
Gabrielle Lord
Scholastic
ISBN 9781443104739

Scholastic Australia

eISBN 9781921988585

ASIN B00BFV1FUC

The story just keeps getting better, and more intense with each offering. I read the first two volumes in this series back in 2011; I had planned on reading them one a month as they were released. But that did not happen. My son started reading them in 2026 and he is in his late teens so I decided to pick them back up and finish the series. I have read one a month over the last four months and am keeping pace at a month ahead of the calendar.

When I read the first 2 it was a new series from Scholastic, Conspiracy 365, is another unique approach to books that will draw readers in and keep them addicted. Much like the 39 Clues or Skeleton Creek books, it approaches storytelling in a new and different way that with draw an addicted following of readers. The story is about the life of Callum (Cal) Ormond. Almost like a year-long version of the TV series 24. The story will be told over 12 books, one released each month. And we now know the story continued with a shorter follow up series.

The description of this volume states:

“Stripped of his identity and imprisoned in an insane asylum, Cal's search for the truth has never looked more hopeless. Nobody knows where he is and he has no way to get in touch with his mates. He's also lost all the clues he had to the Ormond Singularity: the family secret that's turned his life into a nightmare. Against all odds, somehow Cal must escape to carry on his father's quest. He has 245 days. The countdown continues.

The clock is ticking. Any second could be his last.”

About the author we are informed:

“Gabrielle Lord is one of Australia's bestselling crime writers for adults. Following the Conspiracy 365 series, she already has plans for another three adult novels and two more young adult books. Research is everything, Gabrielle says. 'Out of my contacts with experts (who are always far too modest to describe themselves that way) I get not only the fine-tuning necessary for today's savvy readers, but also wonderful incidents and images that enrich and enlarge my books.”

This sixth instalment keeps up the intense plot, but this one is much more of a slow burn. How are you going to top surviving attack dogs, a fire, and crashing an experimental plane? Cal escapes the crashed plane but now needs to elude the authorities and they now suspect him of arson and murder as well. He relies on two friends, and they both come through in this one. Some new clues are discovered and some new dangers uncovered; including a very thinly veiled threat. Some great pieces of the puzzle are worked on. But there is still a long way to go to New Year’s Eve. Can Cal keep it up? To find out read this and the other instalments in this great series!

These books were originally published in Australia and North America by Scholastic, unfortunately it appears eBook editions were never released in Canada. This is another great instalment in a great series. Of note for this 6th instalment there are two key variations of the covers, some have Cal wearing a toque or beanie and some do not. Most of the other volumes have fairly similar covers I am not sure why such a drastic change for some editions of this volume. At the time of the writing of this review Goodreads had 23 editions. Of those based on this cover it seems a pretty even split. 

These books have a few cool features. In each book, the page numbers start at the highest and count down. The chapter and section headings are Dates and Time. This was an excellent sixth instalment in the series and I know I will have to read all 12 books; the story is so good I cannot put it down. Give them a try you will not be disappointed.

Books by Gabrielle Lord:
Conspiracy 365:
Series Overview
January (2011)
February (2011)

March (2011)
April (2011)
May (2011)
June (2011)
July (2011)
August (2011)
September (2011)
October (2011)
November (2011)
December (2011)

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Conspiracy 365 Black Ops:

Missing (2013)

Hunted (2013)

Endgame (2013)

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48 Hours Series:

The Vanishing (2017)

The Medusa Curse (2017)

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Gemma Lincoln:

Feeding the Demons (1999)

Baby Did a Bad Thing (2002)

Spiking the Girl (2004)

Shattered (2007)

Death by Beauty (2012)

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Jack McCain:

Death Delights (2001)

Lethal Factor (2003)

Dirty Weekend (2005)

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Other Books:

Fortress (1980)

Tooth and Claw (1983)

Jumbo (1986)

Salt (1990)

Whipping Boy (1992)

The Stranger Inside: An Erotic Adventure (1994)

Bones (1995)

The Sharp End (1998)

Monkey Undercover (2006)

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