{"product_id":"genius-the-con-paperback","title":"Genius: The Con - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeopoldo Gout\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree teen geniuses from diverse backgrounds must work together to stop a vicious warlord in this fast-paced sequel to the YA novel \u003ci\u003eGenius: The Game\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Leopoldo Gout\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eGenius\u003c\/i\u003e is a breakthrough novel for young adults and others who love this mind-expanding genre. \u003ci\u003eGenius \u003c\/i\u003eis \u003cb\u003eexciting, provocative, fresh, innovative, and smart, smart, smart\u003c\/b\u003e. Please don't wait until \u003ci\u003eGenius \u003c\/i\u003eis a cult classic to read it.\" -- James Patterson, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the \u003ci\u003eMaximum Ride\u003c\/i\u003e novels \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf he trusts you, you're in. You'll be playing a dangerous game, and he makes all the rules. The only way to win is to do the unexpected.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTunde: \u003c\/b\u003e Fourteen-year-old engineering genius. Racing against time to save his Nigerian village from a ruthless warlord. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePainted Wolf: \u003c\/b\u003e Mysterious sixteen-year-old activist blogger and strategist from China. Determined to rescue her father from corrupt plans of India's youngest CEO and visionary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRex: \u003c\/b\u003e Sixteen-year-old Mexican-American programmer and hacker. Falsely accused of stealing billions of government secrets. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe con: \u003c\/b\u003eTrick a vicious warlord. Infiltrate a mastermind's organization. Protect their families. Save the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet ready to run!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eGenius: The Game: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Strong characters who show their bravery throughout, friendships that do not falter, and ethics that do not fail, even when characters are faced with the impossible, are a refreshing change to most teenage novels. Readers will be caught up in the brilliance of the three characters and be surprised at the many twists and turns that they must confront. \u003cb\u003eA gripping must-have\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Gout's characters are believable and \u003cb\u003eimmensely likable\u003c\/b\u003e and their friendship serves as a delightful and realistic anchor amid the fast-moving chaos. Science and technology may take center stage in Gout's fictional Game, but it's the less flashy craft of writing that sells the story.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A\u003cb\u003e fast-moving story\u003c\/b\u003e that presents its protagonists with intriguing moral choices\" --Publishers Weekly \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead the whole series!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGenius: The Game\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGenius: The Con\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGenius: The Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeopoldo Gout\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eGenius\u003c\/i\u003e, is a writer, artist, and filmmaker who hails from Mexico. After studying in London, Gout produced the award-winning film \u003ci\u003eDays of Grace, \u003c\/i\u003e which A. O. Scott of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e called \"potent and vigorous.\" He is the executive producer of the number one show of summer 2017, sci-fi drama \u003ci\u003eZoo\u003c\/i\u003e on CBS\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand is partnered with James Patterson Entertainment to produce \u003ci\u003eMaximum Ride\u003c\/i\u003e. Leopoldo Gout resides in New York City with his wife and two children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 07, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genius: The Con\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761005232416,"sku":"9781250158680","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/75d685a74ebea6afa4d07c692413262f.webp?v=1780196885","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/genius-the-con-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}