Title: Heist Society
Author: Ally Carter
First published February 9, 2010
287 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9781423116394 (ISBN10: 1423116399)
Rating: 3.91
Overview
When Ethan Blackwell was only nine, he discovered his talent for hacking. At thirteen, he was recruited by a notorious group of cybercriminals called The Collective.
Ethan’s skills have made him one of the most important members of The Collective, but he’s ready to leave that life behind. However, his plans are cut short when his father is falsely accused of stealing billions of dollars from a major corporation.
Ethan knows his father is innocent, but the evidence is stacked against him. With no other choice, Ethan turns to The Collective for help.
They agree to help him clear his father’s name, but only if he pulls off the biggest hack of his life. Ethan has two weeks to infiltrate the corporation’s mainframe and find the evidence that will exonerate his father.
With the help of his friends and fellow hackers, Ethan is determined to succeed. But the corporation’s security is top-notch, and they will stop at nothing to protect their secrets.
Ethan must use all his skills to stay one step ahead of the security team and pull off the heist of a lifetime. Can Ethan and The Collective clear his father’s name, or will they both go down for the crime of the century?
About the Author
Ally Carter is an accomplished author who specializes in writing about cunning characters and heartwarming holiday stories. Her impressive body of work includes several popular series for teenagers, such as Gallagher Girls, Heist Society, and Embassy Row.
Additionally, she has written WINTERBORNE HOME FOR VENGEANCE AND VALOR, a captivating book for younger readers that is sure to capture their hearts.
Ally’s writing has been recognized across the globe and has been translated into more than twenty languages. She is truly a talented storyteller who has captured the attention of readers all over the world.
If you’d like to learn more about Ally and her work, be sure to visit her websites at allycarter.com and embassyrowbooks.com.
Editoral Review
Heist Society by Ally Carter is a thrilling young adult novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The author, known for her bestselling Gallagher Girls series, takes a new direction with this book, which was first published on February 9, 2010.
The novel follows the story of Kat Bishop, a teenage girl who comes from a long line of master thieves. After a disastrous encounter with a ruthless criminal, Kat has retired from the family business and enrolled in a prestigious boarding school.
However, when her father is accused of stealing a priceless artwork, Kat is forced to come out of retirement and assemble a team of fellow teenage thieves to pull off the ultimate heist and clear her family’s name. Carter’s writing style is fast-paced and engaging, and she excels at keeping the plot moving while also building tension and suspense.
The characters in the novel are well-developed and multi-dimensional, with each member of the team bringing their own unique skills and personalities to the mission. The setting of the novel, which takes place across various locations in Europe, adds to the excitement and adventure of the story.
Carter’s descriptions of these locations are vivid and detailed, transporting the reader to each locale as if they were there in person. The themes of family, loyalty, and identity are woven throughout the novel, adding depth and complexity to the plot.
The concept of nature versus nurture is also explored, as Kat struggles to come to terms with whether she is destined to be a thief like her family before her or if she can break free from that legacy and forge her own path. One of the book’s strengths is its ability to appeal to a wide audience.
Young adult readers will love the daring heist and suspenseful plot, while adult readers will appreciate the more mature themes and complex characters. However, one weakness of the novel is that some of the plot twists and surprises can feel predictable, and there are times when the story feels a bit derivative of other heist caper films and novels.
Overall, Heist Society is an entertaining and well-crafted novel that will leave readers wanting more. Fans of Ally Carter’s previous work, as well as those who enjoy heist stories and tales of daring adventure, will find much to enjoy in this book.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
