Doomsday (2099) [Paperback]

John Peel (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: 2099

At the threshold of the next century, Tristan Connor lives in a completely computerized America, a mix of virtual and actual realities. Tristian's clone, a dark-minded genius named Devon, has programmed a computer virus that is about to blow the entire system apart. With the electronic clock ticking down to doomsday, Tristan must find his evil clone before it's too late- for everyone.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Peel (the Eerie Indiana series) debuts a futuristic, thrill-a-minute serial, 2099, that will attract computer buffs as well as science-fiction enthusiasts. This first installment introduces four key players: Tristan, a 14-year-old boy growing up during the height of the digital age; Devon, his desensitized clone; policewoman Taki Shimoda; and Genia, a crafty 16-year-old crook who resides in the Underworld. The "doomsday" nightmare begins when Devon, born and raised without human interaction, unleashes a computer virus that spurs a series of mechanical failures and mass deaths. Tristan (unaware that he has a clone) accidentally logs on to Devon's account, discovers the virus and temporarily stops it in its tracks. In doing so, he exposes his identity to Devon and places himself in grave danger. Enter Shimoda, who is determined to discover the root of the recent chaos, and Genia, who holds a vital computer chip that could either save or destroy the world. With action whirling at a dizzying rate around all four figures, readers may be left too breathless to analyze their motives, morals and connections to one another, which is just as well since these issues are, for the most part, swept under the rug. Characters are less thoroughly developed than their cyber-game of cat and mouse, which leads to a cliff-hanger ending just as civilization is about to fall. Ages 8-13.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 181 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439060303
• ISBN-13: 978-0439060301
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #716,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Doomsday is coming..., November 12, 2000

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"shayamorph" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Doomsday (2099) (Paperback)

John Peel has created a unique and wonderfully written series for teenagers that,sadly, is not longer then six books. But while the 2099 books did not go longer then 6 books, it is one of the best series you can find for the average 9-14 reader. Tristan, an ordinary teenager, is in danger he doesn't even know about. He accesses a file he shouldn't have, and because of his mistake, the world is in unspeakable danger. His evil and devious clone,Devon,is set to destroy everything he's ever known. Tristan has to stop the catastrophe, for the future lies in the hands of his own knowledge. Until it comes to a shattering end...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of the best books I've ever read!, November 27, 2000

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Peter Allard (Massachusetts USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Doomsday (2099) (Paperback)

This is an excellent book! It's about a kid named Tristan who has to fight for his life from a super hacker. You never want to put this book down. It's the first of 6 in an excellent series. I would recommend this book to anyone.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, September 16, 2000

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This review is from: Doomsday (2099) (Paperback)

This Book was awesome! Keep them coming Peel! Tristian Connor is living in a completely computerized world with his Family and his girlfriend Mora Worth. It starts when Tristian finds out that his parents are not really his.. he was adopted.. They tell him to watch out for Quietus. It all starts then and Tristian is trying to save the world... You need to read this book to find out what happens.. I really loved this book and could not stop until I finished!