'They caught Number One in Malaysia. Number Two in England. And Number Three in Kenya. They tried to catch Number Four in Ohio . . . and failed. I am Number Seven.

And I'm ready to fight. I've seen him on the news. Followed the stories about what happened to John Smith. To the world he's a mystery, but to me . . .he's one of us. Nine of us came here, but sometimes I wonder if time has changed us, if we all still believe in our mission. There are six of us left.

We're hiding, blending in, avoiding contact with one another, but our Legacies are developing, and soon we'll be ready to fight . . .'

Praise for Pittacus Lore:

'Tense, exciting, full of energy' Observer

'Set to eclipse Harry Potter and moody vampires. Pittacus Lore is about to become one of the hottest names on the planet' Big Issue

'Tense, keeps you wondering' Sunday Times. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games