Best-selling author Patrick Carman delivers his first novel for teens with a page-turner that explores the dark side of having a superpower. In Thirteen Days to Midnight, Carman presents a close circle of friends who find themselves facing intriguing questions: Can a life really be saved? Or is it a fool's game to deny death's insistence? And even if possible, would saving one life mean bringing doom upon another-or creating a harmful rift in the fabric of the world?
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"Surprised me, it was better then i thought it would be by long. It was all death and evil power, just one power and a friggin cool one. Then somebody goes crazy and all hell breaks loose as they have to kill her a million times but worry they may kill her one too many times on accident. Woops. "
— Niky (4 out of 5 stars)
“You won’t forget reading about Jacob and Oh, and how they try to cheat death. Patrick Carman is really, really good.”
— James Patterson“What a fantastic read! Carman has created a power that is as thrilling as it is disturbing—and, best of all, infinitely believable.”
— Gordon Korman, New York Times bestselling author“A wise, thrilling, dark, and moving story full of unexpected revelations, teeth-chattering action and something deeper and more mystical than mere romance: true love. Brilliant!”
— Michael Grant, New York Times bestselling author“A provocative take on the theme that every superpower comes with a price.”
— Booklist" This was such a good book.In the middle it was a little hard too figure out what was going on but everything turned out okay and the book ended in a nice close. "
— Emma, 2/19/2014" Overall this was a good book. It was easy to read and nothing dragged on. But still... when I read the back of the book I expected so much more. I won't give details since I don't like to ruin the book for other people who haven't read it...so sorry if this review is kind of vague. "
— Book, 2/12/2014" Characters were annoying and plot became boring and slow. Didn't have the desire to finish it. Only made it halfway through before giving up. The premise was promising and the idea was unique, but it just didn't follow through with good characters, dialog or plot. Big red buzzer on all three. "
— Kelly, 2/9/2014" Curious book - boy has the power of invincibility that he thinks he can transfer to save people, like a superpower. But, each transfer takes its toll. Fascinating religious thread/implications. Weird and interesting connection to Houdini. Very thought-provoking, definitely disturbing in parts. "
— Jennifer, 2/2/2014" this book was too long for me, like i don't mean like LONG but the story didn't get to the point. When you read it it's like the suspense is not consistent and you keep on waiting for the exciting part to come, but it doesn't. i didn't like it at all, and the ending was too predictable. "
— ♥Kelsi♫, 1/12/2014" Intriguing. Must read again. "
— Danielle, 1/6/2014" Kinda slow good read if your really in too that supernatural/Horror genre like me. :D "
— Jacob, 12/18/2013" an absolutely amazing book. best i've read in a while. "the diamond," Jacob's power, was one of the most original ideas i've ever read. the book was well put together and quite funny. *vulgar language not suitable for younger readers.* "
— Erin, 11/25/2013" THIRTEEN DAYS TO MIDNIGHT was by far the most thrilling book I have ever read! Patrick Carman has mastered yet another book with his vivid settings and great desription. "
— Zoe, 8/29/2013" really good never tought tat superpowers could be dangerous. really good. "
— Sadiya, 12/5/2012" Meh. Jacob was annoying, Oh was irritating, but Milo was pretty cool. Unfortunately, Jacob was infatuated with Oh and spent pretty much the whole book with her and cheating death of its victims. "
— Sterling, 10/18/2012" I loved this book, I didn't want it to end. It was about this boy who as a power where he can never get hurt. Him and his friends pass the power around and see what it can do. This is a really good book and I recommend you to read it "
— Bailey, 9/24/2012" A thriller that takes hold of you and keeps you going until the end. The characters were nebulous - not well defined, but the story moves along and the ending is interesting. "
— Stacey, 9/6/2012" Young adult fare that was gripping enough to keep me reading. "
— Barbara, 6/15/2012" Interesting preface--the gift or curse of being indestructible. "
— Constance, 6/10/2012" It was Asoka book starting. SUPER confusing, REALLY hard to understand, VERY mysterious and UBER just not a good thing. Creepy, Jacob and Milo had to kill Oh 27 times, mostly electrocution and it's just not right, how she was all monetary and suicidal and stuff. Just not right. "
— Karen, 4/7/2012" YA thriller taking a grim look at the dangers of immortality. "
— Elizabeth, 5/19/2011" Amazing that it's so much less cheesy than it sounds. "
— Allison, 5/13/2011" it is a ok book it could be better "
— Jake, 5/7/2011" It wasn't a spectacular book, but it was interesting. It needed more back ground on how it worked, who found it, etc. "
— Caitlin, 4/20/2011" This book starts with an extremely thought provoking question: What is the ultimate superpower? And from there, you're off on a mysterious, well written adventure. The teen characters are realistic, and a surprise ending makes this definitely worth the read. "
— Kyle, 4/19/2011" This book was good, although I didn't get the title. I still don't know how it is related o the book. This book's story was well introduced, and well ended. It had a bit of suspense... "
— Lindsey, 4/10/2011" I am giving this a 4.5. It was a really good plot. I think middle schoolers would love the action, complexity, and multiple themes. "
— Lauri, 3/18/2011Patrick Carman has authored forty novels with over five million books in print across twenty-three countries, including the 39 Clues series, the Skeleton Creek series, the Land of Elyon series, and the Floors series. He is the creator of Aftershock, a #1 fiction podcast on Apple and iHeart, and cofounder of GoKidGo, where he created hit scripted shows Bobby Wonder, Lucy Wow, Floozeville, Whale of a Tale, Snoop and Sniffy, and Story Train. Mr. Carman is an inexhaustible public speaker who presents at events including the National Book Festival, the LA Book Festival, and the American Library Association national conference. He has spoken live to over a million students at over three thousand schools across the country.
Steven Boyer is a graduate of the Juilliard School and has appeared both on stage and screen.