Conspiracy 365 October - Gabrielle Lord

Conspiracy 365 October
Gabrielle Lord
Scholastic
ISBN 9781443104777

Scholastic Australia

eISBN 9781921988622

ASIN B00BFV1H2S

This story is fast drawing to a close. As of the reading of this volume there are only 2 left to go. 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:

“A gun shot rings out as Cal hides from his stalkers - two old bounty hunters and their savage dog, Sniffer. The hostile desert seems determined to become Cal's final resting place. Had Kelvin spared his life for nothing? 

Back in the city, an impossible job looms. To break into Oriana's safe at Zurich Bank, Cal needs Boges to make a perfect copy of her fingerprint...and they need her PIN. But will stealing from Oriana force her into a lethal alliance with Sligo? If so, Cal's enemies could instantly double in power, destroying all hope of survival. The clock is ticking. Any second could be his last. 

Callum Ormond has been warned. He has 365 days. The countdown has begun... 12 books. 12 months.”

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. And unfortunately they end on an even worse note. Some things do go right for Cal and his team during this story. But things do take a turn for the crazy and that drives Cal to some desperate actions. 

This one yet again ends on a major cliff hanger. Thus 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 good 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 good read 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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