Conspiracy 365 September - Gabrielle Lord

Conspiracy 365 September
Gabrielle Lord
Scholastic
ISBN 9781443104760

Scholastic Australia

eISBN 9781921988615

ASIN B00BFV1GQA

Once again I will state that this story just continues to get better and better, each offering is more intense than the previous. 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 about one a month over the last several months.

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 was originally told over 12 books, one released each month for a year. And we now know the story continued with a shorter follow up series.

The description of this volume states:

“Convinced Oriana was behind his little sister's kidnapping, Cal teams up with Boges to pull off a plan to extract vital information out of her. Together they plant a listening bug in Oriana's house by firing it through her window with an air rifle!

But will spying on his would-be killer reveal the location of the precious Jewel and Riddle, or will it put Cal in the line of fire? With his enemies growing in number as fast as the days are counting down, Cal will risk almost anything to stay alive and reclaim his normal life.

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

The Australian description states:

“Convinced Oriana was behind his little sister's kidnapping, Cal teams up with Boges to pull off a plan to extract vital information out of her. Together they plant a listening bug in Oriana's house by firing it through her window with an air rifle! But will spying on his would-be killer reveal the location of the precious Jewel and Riddle, or will it put Cal in the line of fire?”

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 volume picks up right where the previous left off. And things are pretty bleak at the beginning. But soon a few things finally go right for Cal and his team. For that is the big change Cal, Boges and Winter really have come together as a team. The earlier conflicts and suspicions seem to have been set aside. And they are working on solving the Ormond Riddle. But having given up altered copies of some of their clues and the jewel itself. They are back to trying to acquire pieces they already had. And the risk are high. So much goes on in this volume. Cal is trapped in a hideout, caught in a cave in, left in the desert, and taken to a ghost town. How much can one young man take. 

Oh and this one again ends on a major cliff hanger. Leaving you desperate for the next volume. 

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 thrilling series.

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 ninth instalment in the series. Give them a try you will not be disappointed. This is another great instalment in an excellent series. 

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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