Thirteen by Tom Hoyle

Thirteen by Tom Hoyle

Thirteen boys were born at midnight in London on the stroke of the new millennium. Today twelve of them are dead. They were executed by a cult called The People, under the leadership of a dark, ruthless man named Coron. The People have tracked down all but one of their victims and will do anything to reach their last, thirteen-year-old Adam. Adam doesn t know he s in danger. Raised by adoptive parents, he has never known his real birthday, and he has no idea that his days are numbered. When a cult deserter named Simon tries to warn him, Adam can hardly believe what he is facing. With help from Simon, Adam and his best friend Megan dodge a double agent policeman, multiple assassination attempts, and Coron himself, while labeled a public enemy for killing in self-defense. This heart-stopping thriller saves the best for last as Adam races against the clock to prevent a spectacular disaster.