Recommendations based on A King's Ransomby Jude Watson

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  1. The Medusa Plot

    by Gordon Korman
    The first book in the "39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers" series. The Cahill family must stop the Vespers from unleashing a dangerous toxin on the world.

    The book starts out with the kidnappings of Fiske Cahill, Reagan Holt, Natalie Kabra, Nellie Gomez, Alistair Oh, Ted Starling, and Phoenix Wizard. Then jumping back to Dan and Amy waiting for the ... (Wikipedia)

  2. Into the Gauntlet

    by Margaret Peterson Haddix
    A group of teenagers must save the world from a powerful secret organization.

    Into the Gauntlet begins as Amy and Dan Cahill enter a London hotel tired and with no lead whatsoever. They receive another lead, but this is stolen by Isabel Kabra via a pet monkey, who leaves them ... (Wikipedia)

  3. Shatterproof

    by Roland Smith
    After surviving a plane crash, a teenage boy must navigate the Alaskan wilderness to save himself and his companions from a dangerous drug lord.

    The fourth book in the Cahills Vs. Vespers series, the follow up to the worldwide bestseller The 39 Clues. After pulling some spectacular heists, Amy and Dan have become two of Interpol's most wanted ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Trust No One

    by Linda Sue Park
    A thrilling mystery novel about a girl who discovers her father's secret past and must uncover the truth before it's too late.

    When seven members of their family were kidnapped, thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill and his older sister, Amy, got ready for the fight of their lives. But their enemy, a terrifying group known as the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The Dead of Night

    by Peter Lerangis
    A group of teenagers on the run from a secret organization must uncover the truth behind their past and their connection to a dangerous experiment.

    A LIFE ON THE LINE When seven members of his family were kidnapped by the Vespers, thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill knew he was in for the fight of his life. He knew he was up against an impossibly ... (Goodreads)

  6. Vespers Rising

    by Rick Riordan
    The Cahill family must unite to uncover the secrets of their ancestors and prevent a dangerous enemy from obtaining ultimate power.

    This book has four plot lines. The first describes Gideon's discovery of the master serum and betrayal by his friend and first Vesper, Damien Vesper. The second recounts Madeleine Cahill's life and ... (Wikipedia)

  7. Beyond the Grave

    by Jude Watson
    A group of teens with psychic abilities must solve a mystery involving a haunted house and a missing fortune.

    Amy and Dan head for Cairo , Egypt , with their au pair Nellie Gomez, to find a clue, hidden by Ekaterina founder, Katherine Cahill. They were tailed by Irina Spasky , but escape to a store with an ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Storm Warning

    by Linda Sue Park
    A young girl and her family must evacuate their home due to an approaching hurricane.

    As they were leaving China , Amy and Dan get a call from the Holts telling them that they knew where they were going. Dan and Amy assume Nellie Gomez, their au pair , told the Holts. On the plane, ... (Wikipedia)

  9. The Black Circle

    by Patrick Carman
    Fourteen-year-old Amy and Dan Cahill race against time to find the next Clue and stop the Vespers from destroying the world.

    A game of cat and mouse... A strange telegram lures fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, deep into Russia and away from the only trustworthy adult they know. Signed with the ... (Goodreads)

  10. One False Note

    by Gordon Korman
    Young sleuths solve a centuries-old mystery of a missing musical masterpiece.

    Dan, Amy, and their au pair Nellie, found music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the end of The Maze of Bones, leading them to Vienna, Austria, to learn about him and find a related clue. In Vienna, Amy ... (Wikipedia)

  11. In Too Deep

    by Jude Watson
    A teenage girl discovers her father's secret past as a thief and must navigate dangerous waters to uncover the truth.

    Amy and Dan have to decide how much they're willing to risk, and what they are. Ian and Natalie Kabra's mother, Isabel, joins the hunt, as she could not stand the mistakes her children have made. The ... (Wikipedia)

  12. The Sword Thief

    by Peter Lerangis
    Dan and Amy Cahill race against time to find a stolen sword that could change history. The fate of the world is at stake.

    Ian and Natalie Kabra steal Amy and Dan Cahill's boarding pass in Venice airport, their au pair, Nellie Gomez, is already on the plane. Amy and Dan are then forced to team up with Alistair Oh, their ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Day of Doom

    by David Baldacci
    A thrilling adventure of a former government assassin who must stop a terrorist group from unleashing a deadly virus on the world.

    International bestseller David Baldacci pens the stunning conclusion to Cahills vs. Vespers! Confidential until March, 2013! ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. The Black Book of Buried Secrets

    by Mallory Kass
    A guidebook to the secrets of the Cahill family, including their history, alliances, and hidden treasures.

    For the past five hundred years, the Cahills have silently dominated the world. Their desperate hunt for the 39 Clues lies behind some of history’s biggest enigmas – the curse of the Hope diamond, ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Maze of Bones

    by Rick Riordan
    An adventure to uncover the truth behind the mysterious Cahill family, and save the world from destruction.

    Many of the well-known names in history are said to be part of the real-life Cahill family, making it "the most powerful family in the world." Amy and Dan, the main protagonists, currently live in ... (Wikipedia)

  16. The Mark of Athena

    by Rick Riordan
    Heroes travel across the ancient world to save the gods from an ancient evil.

    Annabeth is terrified. Just when she's about to be reunited with Percy—after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera—it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war. As Annabeth and her friends ... (Goodreads)

  17. If You're Reading This, It's Too Late

    by Pseudonymous Bosch
    Cass and Max-Ernest are on a mission to save a magician who has been kidnapped by the Midnight Sun. But danger lurks around every corner.

    Beware! Dangerous secrets lie between the pages of this book. OK, I warned you. But if you think I'll give anything away, or tell you that this is the sequel to my first literary endeavor, The Name ... (Goodreads)

  18. This Book Is Not Good for You

    by Pseudonymous Bosch
    A warning to readers to put down the book and walk away. A mysterious and dangerous adventure awaits those who continue reading.

    The novel starts out with an African girl named Simone, who tastes a piece of chocolate for the Midnight Sun (as the book centers around the sense of taste , like the first novel, which centers ... (Wikipedia)

  19. The Warlock

    by Michael Scott
    A teenage boy embarks on a magical adventure to save the world from a powerful warlock.

    At the end of The Necromancer , twins Sophie and Josh Newman were separated. Sophie was left with the now very weak protagonist Nicholas Flamel , his wife Perenelle Flamel and immortal Japanese ... (Wikipedia)

  20. The Vile Village

    by Lemony Snicket
    A group of children escape a village of criminals and uncover a dark conspiracy.

    The book begins with the Baudelaires awaiting a new guardian. Their new guardians name was Count Olaf which is an actor, villain and a murderer. Mr Poe gives a brochure to the Baudelaire orphans ... (Wikipedia)

  21. The Last Hope

    by Erin Hunter
    The clans of cats must unite to save their world from destruction. A thrilling adventure full of danger, sacrifice, and hope.

    The end of the stars draws near. Three must become four to battle the darkness that lasts forever... After countless moons of treachery, Tigerstar's Dark Forest apprentices are ready to lay siege ... (Goodreads)

  22. Ashes, Ashes

    by Jo Treggiari
    A post-apocalyptic world where a deadly virus has wiped out most of humanity. A young girl must survive and find her family.

    A thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and one girl's unyielding courage through the darkest of nightmares. Epidemics, floods, droughts – for sixteen-year-old Lucy, the end of the world came and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. The Alloy of Law

    by Brandon Sanderson
    A new era of law and order in a magical, steampunk world.

    The Alloy of Law is set in an analog to the early 20th century, on Scadrial , approximately 300 years after the conclusion of the original trilogy. , It also introduces the concept of Twinborn , ... (Wikipedia)

  24. The Grim Grotto

    by Lemony Snicket
    A trio of orphans navigate a treacherous journey to unlock the secrets of an elusive organization.

    Klaus examined the tidal charts to estimate the location of the sugar bowl relative to the water cycle . He suspects it to be in the Gorgonian Grotto. An octopus -shaped submarine, captained by Count ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Waiting for You

    by Susane Colasanti
    Marisa has been in love with Derek for years, but he's dating her best friend. Will she finally get her chance with him?

    At the beginning of her sophomore year, Marisa is ready for a fresh start and, more importantly, a boyfriend. So when the handsome and popular Derek asks her out, Marisa thinks her long wait for ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Raven Boys

    by Maggie Stiefvater
    Four friends on a supernatural quest to find a magical Welsh king.

    The Raven Cycle follows the story of Blue Sargent, Richard Gansey III, Adam Parrish, Ronan Lynch, and Noah Czerny as they attempt to find the sleeping Welsh King Owain Glendower who is buried on the ... (Wikipedia)

  27. The Lost Years

    by Mary Higgins Clark
    A woman searches for her missing son, uncovering secrets and danger along the way.

    Now in mass market, the latest suspense from #1 New York Times bestselling author and Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark, where a biblical scholar is found murdered shortly after discovering the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Ruthless

    by Sara Shepard
    A wealthy family's secrets are exposed when their daughter goes missing. Everyone is a suspect in this thrilling mystery.

    #1 New York Times bestselling series The tenth book in the #1, New York Times, bestselling series that inspired the hit ABC Family TV show, Pretty Little Liars., Four little liars are at it again. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Elements of Chemistry: Capture

    by Penny Reid
    Kaitlyn Parker and Martin Sandeke's love story continues as they navigate through the ups and downs of their relationship.

    He broke her heart, and now he’s back . . ., From the New York Times Bestselling Author Penny Reid Part 3 of Elements of Chemistry One week. Manhattan apartment. Super-hot ex-boyfriend. …What’s the ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Ruins of Gorlan

    by John Flanagan
    A young orphan's rise to become a heroic knight, defending the kingdom against an evil sorcerer.

    Morgarath, the exiled lord of the bleak, barren Mountains of Rain and Night has been waiting fifteen years in his dark realm, carefully planning his revenge against the Kingdom of Araluen. His former ... (Wikipedia)