The Missing Passenger

January 29, 2021
Grades 7-10 This return to the techno-thriller world of the Liars series picks up from book one, in which Jarli narrowly escaped death after the Truth App that he created--which exposes peoples' lies--spun his world out of control. When a supposedly empty plane crashes nearby, Jarli's investigation of the incident unearths compromising secrets about criminal antagonist Viper, thanks of course to the Truth App. This sequel is a nonstop rollercoaster ride that throws Jarli in league with an unlikely ally--his former bully, Doug, whose checkered past adds to the suspense and seriousness of their plight. Short, energetic chapters deliver the same exciting action as the first installment, and Heath's imaginative use of digital technology and social-media formatting will appeal to young readers desiring an immersive escapade. The interrogations, paranoia, and stakes are ever-mounting in this book about moral and creative uses of technology, as Jarli and his friends and family must figure out how to preserve their safety and take down those who seek to hurt them.

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