Genius Squad

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Sometimes, when it comes to fighting evil, one genius just isn't enough.

Cadel Piggott's been having a hard time since he chose to be good rather than evil. He doesn't know where he was born. He doesn't know who his father is. And he's under constant threat from Prosper English - the criminal mastermind he helped to put in gaol.

Will Genius Squad be the answer to all Cadel's prayers Or is he right to question their motives Deciding what's good and bad is more difficult than Cadel could ever have imagined .

Praise for Evil Genius, winner 2006 Davitt Award (Young Adult):

'Highly original. Imagine Harry Potter brought up by Lord Voldemort, and you have some idea.' - Jane Sullivan, the Age

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as gripping, devilish and wonderfully dark as its predecessor (Evil Genius) a new gang of superhuman brainiacs help populate this story with fresh twists and eyebrow-raising, technologically over-the-top antics Jinks stays busy, gradually setting up her audience for a stunning climax.'- Children's Bookshelf' in USA Publishers' Weekly3/4/08

Author Bio

Catherine Jinks was born in Brisbane in 1963 and grew up in Sydney and Papua New Guinea. She became a writer because she loves reading, and also loves history, films, TV and gossip. She has a BA (Hons) in medieval history and gets her ideas from everywhere, particularly good science fiction films. Catherine writes whenever she gets a moment and could write for eight hours straight if she had the chance. She lives in the Blue Mountains in NSW and is married with one daughter. The author of many award-winning, popular books for children and adults, her most recent books for children include Evil Genius and the much-awaited Pagan's Daughter.