More heart-stopping action in the
breathtaking sequel to TEMPEST
Published 3rd January 2013 by Macmillan Children's Books
ISBN 9780230757165
RRP £10.99 (hardback)
Jackson Meyer has thrown himself into his role as an agent for Tempest, the shadowy division of the CIA that handles all time-travel-related threats. Despite his heartbreak at losing the love of his life, Jackson has proved himself to be an excellent agent. However, all that changes when Holly - the girl he altered history to save - re-enters his life. And when Eyewall, an opposing division of the CIA, emerges, Jackson and his fellow agents find themselves under attack and on the run.
Set in a vivid present day and not-so-distant past, VORTEX is a gripping, heart-stopping thriller that, in spite of its page-turning pace, masterfully deals with themes of identity, relationships and grief. Our hero Jackson is an ordinary young man with an extraordinary power – a power which will lead him to make a difficult choice – just how much will he sacrifice for the girl he loves? Julie Cross has created a gripping story with equal measures of action, science fiction and romance.
Jackson must decide between saving the love of his life and the entire world . . .
Julie Cross lives in central Illinois with her husband and three children. She is former YMCA Gymnastics programme director, which meant she spent a lot of time with teenagers who helped to inspire her realistic and relatable characters. Julie said that the story came in phases, starting with the characters, then the love story, “then adding the time-travel element created that ticking clock (literally)…the bomb waiting to happen that gives the story a thriller-type feel. I’m also a bit obsessed with the world of spies and secret agents so, I’ve thrown a little of that in as well.”
Praise for Tempest
(Pre-empted by Summit Entertainment (Twilight) for feature film)
‘I devoured this book - it's a time-travel mystery, with twists and turns. It's a brilliant thriller, totally unputdownable, and should be turned into a film or a TV series. Absolutely brilliant.’ - Books Monthly
'I adored this book, and would recommend it for any teenage reader: from sci-fi to action to romance, this book has something for everyone' - Guardian Children’s Books Website
‘Time travel, Boys POV, action, sexy, shocking, exciting moments and so much more in this amazing entrancing, descriptive, witty... fascinating, memorable, read - 415 pages of awesome perfection!' - Dark Readers Blog
‘This book seriously shook my brain. An original time travel novel that takes your breath away . . . Julie Cross has created strong realistic characters who have the ability to play with your emotions. ‘ - Serendipity Reviews Blog
‘Tempest was action packed from start to finish. The mystery and suspense of the story was written superbly. I was led in multiple different dictions and I loved not knowing who to trust' - The Reader Room
‘From the minute I started Tempest I was hooked, I could not put it down Julie Cross has done an amazing job on her debut book and I for one will be making sure I own a copy of every book she writes.' - Much Loved Books
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Source: Press release from Macmillan Children's Books
