{"product_id":"the-countdown-isbn-9780062293664","title":"The Countdown","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the concluding book in the otherworldly Taking trilogy, Kyra struggles to understand who she is as she races to save the world from complete destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEver since Kyra was abducted by aliens and then returned to earth, she has known there was something different about her. Now she knows the truth: she is an alien too. Her alien captors replaced all her human DNA with their own—gifting her with supernatural powers like incredible healing, enhanced eyesight, and telekinesis. But when she’s captured by an unexpected enemy, Kyra begins to wonder if her abilities are also a curse. And is she, as her enemies believe, meant to play some key role in helping an impending alien invasion? Is it programmed into her, something inescapable? Or can she fight that destiny?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo matter what the truth is, Kyra is sure of one thing: She just rescued the love of her life, Tyler, and she is not going to stand by and let anyone hurt him or her friends. Whatever it takes, Kyra will do everything in her power to save the world…even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for THE TAKING: “This series opener provides a promising start that intrigues as well as it entertains.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for THE TAKING: “Kimberly Derting is an amazing writer and a master storyteller. THE TAKING will have you hooked from the very first pages.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichelle Mead, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of VAMPIRE ACADEMY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for THE TAKING: “Equal parts romance and suspense, THE TAKING is a sexy blend of conspiracy theory and sci–fi.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKami Garcia, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of UNBREAKABLE and co–author of BEAUTIFUL CREATURES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for THE TAKING: “THE TAKING is an action–packed, heart–filled ride. I loved it.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMelissa Marr, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of WICKED LOVELY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for THE TAKING: “Kimberly Derting does it again! THE TAKING is an exciting, fast–paced thriller with an eerie and intriguing paranormal mystery at the heart of it. You’ll want to read it as fast as you can and then DEMAND the next book NOW!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMelissa de la Cruz, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of BLUEBLOODS and WITCHES OF EAST END\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for THE TAKING: “With pitch–perfect prose, swoon–worthy romance, and edge–of–your–seat suspense, THE TAKING kept me reading late into the night. This is Derting at her best.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlyson Nol, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE IMMORTALS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for THE TAKING: “An original and intriguing premise” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for THE TAKING: “Readers will be legitimately unable to put the book down. The mystery, romance and action add up to create a roller coaster of a read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRomantic Times Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888733679845,"sku":"NP9780062293664","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062293664.jpg?v=1730229723","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-countdown-isbn-9780062293664","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}