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Ages 12 to 17 years In the thrilling sequel to The Six, Sigma is after more than world domination Adam and the other members of the Pioneer Project are still recovering from their last encounter with Sigma, an artificial intelligence program that's gone rogue, and the loss of one of their own. But they don't stay a team of five for long. Amber, a new Pioneer, joins the Six, and her presence recasts alliances among the superhuman teens. As the Six become increasingly skilled and intelligent, Sigma is determined to understand the human attributes that make them excel. Because the AI doesn't just want world domination. It wants to destroy Adam – and after that, all of humanity. And he's going after the ultimate conquest: corrupting the Six from the inside.

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Alpert's series is a fascinating tale of humans vs. technology, a conflict that is often missing from YA sci-fi offerings. Give to readers looking for a technology-driven sci-fi story. This series can also be used as a bridge to Isaac Asimov's adult Robot series. - School Library Journal

An action-packed novel, perfect for both middle and high school readers, especially boys.... Both The Six and The <i>Siege</i> are quality read-a-likes for reluctant readers and audiences who enjoyed Illuminae (Penguin Random House, 2015/VOYA August 2015), enjoy robotics, science, and a dash of romance and action. - <strong><em> VOYA Magazine</em> </strong>

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Mark Alpert is a contributing editor at Scientific American and the author of several science-oriented thrillers for adults: Final Theory, The Omega Theory, Extinction, and The Furies. The Six is his first science thriller for young adults. He lives with his wife and two teenage kids in New York City. Visit Mark online at markalpert.com.

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