The Ultimate Escape (Tom Clancy's Net Force; Young Adult, No. 4) [Paperback]

Tom Clancy (Author), Steve Pieczenik (Author)

Book Description

Series: Net Force | Publication Date: June 1, 1999

Computer Battles. * Deadly criminals. * And some whiz kids with all the answers. * Enter the future of Tom Clancy . . .

The Net Force fights all criminal activity on-line. But a group of teen experts knows just as much about computers as their adult superiors. They are the Net Force Explorers...

Julio Cortez has left the Net Force Explorers to move with his family to a new home. But when he and his family are held hostage, the team has to convince the world that Julio's in danger. And if no one will listen, they'll do anything to rescue the Cortez family themselves!

* #4 in the series

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 181 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425169391
• ISBN-13: 978-0425169391
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #440,564 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tom Clancy is America's, and the world's, favorite international thriller author. Starting with THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER, all thirteen of his previous books have hit #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. His books, THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER, PATRIOT GAMES, CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER and THE SUM OF ALL FEARS have been made into major motion pictures. He lives in Maryland where he is a co-owner of the Baltimore Orioles.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite Net Force book so far., March 23, 2000

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Rebecca Herman (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ultimate Escape (Tom Clancy's Net Force; Young Adult, No. 4) (Paperback)

This was an action-packed cyber mystery set 25 years into the future. After their friend must leave the United States for a totalitarian state, a group of teenage computer whizzes team together to free him from a political prison. The ending was quite sad and brought tears to my eyes. This book showed the values of friendship and the horrors of a totalitarian state while offering an exciting, action packed futuristic adventure for teens.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Thrill That Can Come From Reading Will Come From This, January 14, 2000

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Dane Hanrahan (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ultimate Escape (Tom Clancy's Net Force; Young Adult, No. 4) (Paperback)

I myself do not enjoy reading but the book Net Force the Ultimate escape is an exiting dive into a world of realistic, believable science fiction. It doesn't take make you gag at the unrealality like others and yet it delivers the exitement you want. Its ending with a supprising different twist will deliver a blast of astonishment to you. A killer book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book that makes me wanna keep reading!!!, January 31, 2005

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J Nilhgual "Laughi" (Red Spot, Jupiter) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ultimate Escape (Tom Clancy's Net Force; Young Adult, No. 4) (Paperback)

This thriller written about a young boy and his family trapped in a virtual prison in the socialist country of Corteguay, takes place in the year 2025 when computers are our main source of daily activities. When Julio Cortez realizes he's being trapped in a prison by the Corteguayan government, he seeks imediate attention to his friends for help. Matt, Andy, Megan, Mark, and David are all shocked about what he has to say and plan to make every move possible to help their friend. The only way they are able to make contact with him are through simulated flight missions of past wars. Julio himself has had success in such simulations, but in Corteguay, technology is scarce as the citizens there have remained to tools from the 21st century. Almost all contact to the outside world is impossible. Julio's father, Ramon Cortez, is running for president here in Corteguay's first public election. The pressure on the family is intense as they face torture and death. This makes Julio's friends time limited.