Seth finally managed to escape the terrifying comicbook world of Malice, but he left his best friend Kady there. Now he must go back and rescue her. But can he find a way back in? Kady has her own worries. She's trying to reach Havoc, a group of rebel kids plotting to destroy Tall Jake, the evil ruler of Malice. But somebody is watching the comic and can see what everyone is up to. Is there no way to escape?
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Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Gr 6-9–This much-anticipated sequel to the hybrid novel/comic Malice (Scholastic, 2009) jumps immediately into fast-paced action. Best friends Seth and Kady hadn't put much stock in the urban legend claiming kids who perform a certain ritual will be spirited away into the comic-book world of Malice, a dangerous place controlled by the villainous Tall Jake. But now Kady is trapped there, and Seth is the only one who can come to her aid–if he can find a way to get there. Through multiple points of view, Seth and his friends take readers through heart-pounding twists and turns as the adventures alternate between the steampunk setting of Malice and our world, where Tall Jake seeks to extend his reign. Reluctant readers will be drawn in by the simple writing style interspersed with pages of comic-book-style illustrations that propel the story forward. Characterization is a little thin, but that won't deter those who are hooked on the book's relentless action, mild horror, and inventive world-building. A satisfying conclusion to a compelling read.–Allison Tran, Mission Viejo Library, CA. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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From Booklist
The story of kids being sucked into a comic-book otherworld begun in Malice (2009) finds a rousing conclusion here, as Seth and Kady seek to wrest control of the ravaged world called Malice from the mega-evil Tall Jake. A number of clever horror-fantasy creations and lightning-quick pacing help gloss over some tenuously tied-together logic and overly explanatory dialogue. The book’s gimmick of interspersing comics sequences among the prose is given a bit more plot consideration here, but the artwork remains weakly executed. Still, an exciting read with danger to spare, and, surprisingly, the series looks to be done in two. Grades 6-9. --Ian Chipman
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
-1 for the Art,
This review is from: Malice Book 2: Havoc (Hardcover)
I LOVE Chris Wooding. I'm 19 and will read anything with his name on before I even consider reading something actually written for my age group. This is an amazing and satisfying conclusion to Malice, but it has the same flaw as it's predecessor: the actual comic. While certainly legible and successful in progressing the story, the comic portion of the book is a jumbled mess complete with bad art, hard-to-read layout, and random word emphasis in dialogue. But don't by any means let this keep you away from the marvelous and gripping story. The comic portion takes up 50 pages tops and still adds to the atmosphere of the book. Check Havoc (and Malice) out today, no matter how old you are!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great sequel to Malice,
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This review is from: Malice Book 2: Havoc (Hardcover)
First, this is not a stand-alone book. You'll need to read Malice before this one.
In Malice, we met Seth, Kady and Justin, and got introduced to the scary and strange world of Malice. Malice is a comic book world that's rumored among children. It seems like an urban legend, except children disappear every day. It's creepy and dark, a villain named Tall Jake runs Malice, for what ends, nobody is sure. There is a resistance called Havoc. This book goes into more depth about the characters and about the world of Malice. Where the first book had a nail biting cliffhanger ending, this one wraps up all the loose threads, but does leave room for more in a series. So if the story ends now, that's okay because it was wrapped up, if it continues, that's great too. It's a good story. The book is both text and black and white graphic novel. Parts of the scenes in the world of Malice are illustrated, like you're reading the comic books that's featured in the story. Both my teens loved the first book, and they are looking forward to this one as well. It was enjoyable for my husband and I to read as well. We try to read a lot of the fiction our teens read so we can have discussions about it. I'd recommend the series for 10 and up because it is a bit scary and there is death and violence in the story.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exciting Second Installment,
This review is from: Malice Book 2: Havoc (Hardcover)
Havoc, rocks! I thought that Malice was too fun for words, but this sequel really knocked my socks off. So much fun, creativity and adventure, for a band of ragtag kids that travel in and out of a sinister comic book world called Malice.
I actually thought that Havoc was better than Malice in the sense that there was more substance to the story, more of an involved plot, and a wonderful increase to character development for each of the main kids, Seth, Kady and Justin. Half novel and half comic book is a neat package of ingenuity that really works. The reader never ever feels like they are reading a comic book, so lost in the thrilling scenarios involving the battles of good and evil that Chris Wooding puts the characters through. Not a stand alone story, one must have read Malice first in order to understand what is happening in this sequel. I was a little confused at the end however. I wasn't sure if this was it and that the author was leaving the books as a duet, or if there was more to come. The way it reads it could go either way I think. I sure do hope for more, I thoroughly enjoyed both books and find them 100% pure entertainment. Loved it!!!! My only disappointment was that this second cover design didnt have the 3-Dimensional cool plastic molded front like Malice did. That was another piece of creativity that made Malice unique that I think should have carried through for book two as well. Other than that, Havoc is a winner!
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