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The heart-pounding sequel to The Lighthouse Land
Jamie O'Neill is back on Earth, where no one but his best friend Ramsay knows he's the hero of a great war that saved an alien nation. Now he's back to being a kid with one arm, no girlfriend, and a band that plays bad songs about intergalactic romance. Then news breaks on the Internet: a space probe has picked up a coded message from far across the galaxy. NASA's best scientists can't figure out what it says. Only Jamie and Ramsay realize it's a message from Altair. They're needed again.
This thrilling sequel to The Lighthouse Land is packed with even more adventure, battles, and humor than its predecessor, and it secures Adrian McKinty's place as one of science fiction's most exciting voices.
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"If you guys have ever read the first book in this series, the Lighthouse Land, they are fascinating Sci-Fi stories about outer life. This one is about conflict in the alien world, and the aliens possibly coming to invade Earth-- that is, if Jamie and Ramsay don't stop them through the Lighthouse. "
— Elizabeth (5 out of 5 stars)
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“This thought-provoking sci-fi adventure offers universal appeal, excitement, and a one-of-a-kind hero whose courage and compassion will inspire any reader.”
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“Few readers will be able to resist…teens will enjoy this first book in a planned trilogy.”
— VOYA -
“McKinty, previously known for adult crime novels, brings an attuned ear for dialogue and a taut pacing to his first YA outing, the launch title in the Lighthouse Trilogy.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“The middle book in McKinty’s trilogy offers both a new villain and heart-pounding action... Jamie’s decisions may be complicated by love, but his leadership has matured since his previous adventures, and Gerard Doyle gives his voice a new confidence. Doyle’s tone of cold fury as the Witch Queen of Balanmanik chills the calmest listener. As the story leads to a climax of epic proportions, Doyle’s pacing keeps the listener on pins and needles.”
— AudioFile
The Lighthouse War Listener Reviews
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" The sidekick character Ramsay makes this book possible due to his intuitive understanding of science and maths. Books 2 are supposed to be the meat of the triolgy, and McKinty, as usual, delivers. Cliffhanger ending of course. "
— Janet, 1/14/2014 -
" An OK book. I think I liked the first one better. Hopefully the last of the trilogy is more exciting. "
— Diane, 12/31/2013 -
" This one I had a little harder of a time getting into it until the last 1/3. However, I liked how it ended and it leaves you wanting to read the next one. "
— Celeste, 12/4/2013 -
" Best of the 3 books. Takes place mostly on earth and Jaime has to decide whether to save earth or altar (the other world he goes to.) "
— Dace, 11/26/2013 -
" I enjoyed this greatly in fifth grade. It still remains a favorite. "
— Dominique, 11/21/2013 -
" I always appreciate a nuanced and comprehensible villain. "
— Adam, 9/9/2013 -
" Best of the trilogy 6 stars!!!!! "
— Markyb, 6/18/2013 -
" Better than the first one I think. More action and more romance and more... good. ;) "
— Enna, 4/16/2013 -
" this book i own it & my dad got it for me also....it was ok "
— Bk, 11/28/2012 -
" Interesting book. Not as good as the first, but almost. "
— Toni, 11/12/2012 -
" I did enjoy this second book better than the first and I am quite interested in reading the 3rd and last of the trilogy. McKinty is keeping my curiosity alive... "
— Jeanne, 9/28/2012 -
" The ending really wasn't that great, but considering there's another book left in the trilogy, I won't say anything extremely critical. "
— Wendy, 8/31/2012 -
" The next book in the Lighthouse trilogy. I liked the fact that you could sympathize with the motivations of the villains, if not their actions. "
— Arwen, 6/7/2012 -
" I liked the first book better, but I am excited about the last book. "
— Katie, 11/21/2011 -
" I didn't like it as well as the first, but it was interesting. Bit confusing as to what actually happened at the end, but hopefully the third book will explain better. "
— Laree, 9/4/2011 -
" If you guys have ever read the first book in this series, the Lighthouse Land, they are fascinating Sci-Fi stories about outer life. This one is about conflict in the alien world, and the aliens possibly coming to invade Earth-- that is, if Jamie and Ramsay don't stop them through the Lighthouse. "
— Elizabeth, 7/30/2011 -
" I always appreciate a nuanced and comprehensible villain. "
— Adam, 4/28/2011 -
" this book i own it & my dad got it for me also....it was ok "
— Bk, 7/28/2010 -
" The ending really wasn't that great, but considering there's another book left in the trilogy, I won't say anything extremely critical. "
— Wendy, 6/26/2010 -
" This one I had a little harder of a time getting into it until the last 1/3. However, I liked how it ended and it leaves you wanting to read the next one. "
— Celeste, 11/19/2009 -
" An OK book. I think I liked the first one better. Hopefully the last of the trilogy is more exciting. "
— Diane, 9/19/2009 -
" Best of the trilogy 6 stars!!!!! "
— Markyb, 5/31/2009 -
" Interesting book. Not as good as the first, but almost. "
— Toni, 1/15/2009 -
" I did enjoy this second book better than the first and I am quite interested in reading the 3rd and last of the trilogy. McKinty is keeping my curiosity alive... "
— Jeanne, 11/17/2008 -
" I liked the first book better, but I am excited about the last book. "
— Katie, 2/6/2008
About Adrian McKinty
Adrian McKinty was born and grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, during the Troubles. His father was a welder in Harland and Wolff—the shipyard where they built the Titanic; his mother was a school lunch lady and secretary. Adrian went to Oxford University on a full scholarship where he studied philosophy.
Emigrating first to America and then Australia he found work as a door-to-door salesman, a driver, a bookstore clerk, a barman, a high school English teacher, and a semipro rugby player.
His debut crime novel, Dead I Well May Be, was shortlisted for the 2004 Dagger Award and was optioned by Universal Pictures. He is the author of more than a dozen crime novels that have been translated into over forty languages. He has won the Edgar Award, the Anthony Award, the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award, the Barry Award, the Macavity Award, the International Thriller Writers Award, and is a three-time winner of the Ned Kelly Award.
His 2020 novel The Chain was a New York Times bestseller and appeared on twenty-five best-of-the-year lists. His 2022 novel The Island was an instant New York Times bestseller and made five best-of-the-year lists including those of the London Times and the New York Times.
Adrian is a member of the Linnean Society and the National Audubon Society. He lives in New York City with his wife and two children.
About Gerard Doyle
Gerard Doyle, a seasoned audio narrator, he has been awarded dozens of AudioFile Earphones Awards, was named a Best Voice in Young Adult Fiction in 2008, and won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He was born of Irish parents and raised and educated in England. In Great Britain he has enjoyed an extensive career in both television and repertory theater and toured nationally and internationally with the English Shakespeare Company. He has appeared in London’s West End in the gritty musical The Hired Man. In America he has appeared on Broadway in The Weir and on television in New York Undercover and Law & Order. He has taught drama at Ross School for the several years.