Sakkara (novel)
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Sakkara is a superhero novel by Michael Carroll
, the second of the original New Heroes trilogy. The Gathering is the title in the US, where the series is known as Quantum Prophecy.
return; this time their covers are blown and they are forced to flee to the US in order to protect themselves from attack and publicity. The facility that they hide in is thought to be secret, until its name is known around the world following a terrorist attack in which the supervillain-turned-assassin leaves the word "Sakkara" spraypainted on the wall of an airport after killing dozens of people. Someone among the "New Heroes" or "old heroes" has broken protocol, but everyone is a suspect. As more and more attacks begin to occur, the pattern emerges that they are going after Trutopians. Trutopians are an international organisation designed to give each of its members security and equality, but with reduced comfort and freedoms. It is revealed that they are run by the antagonist of the last novel, Victor Cross, who is really just trying to "take over the world". The "New Heros" learn more abut their power and discover other heros too. Colon learns that he actually inherited his powers from his mom, Energy, instead of his father, Titan. The heros then learn that Yvonne was the one leaking information and in the end Solomon Cord, or Paragon, dies from a decision made by Colon.
in October 2006 (ISBN 978-0007210930) as the second of the New Heroes series. Under the title Quantum Prophecy 2: The Gathering it was published in the US by Philomel Books
in July 2008 (ISBN 978-0399247262).
Awards in 2006.
Michael Carroll (author)
Michael Carroll is an Irish writer of novels and short stories for adults and children. He is best known for his series of superhero novels The New Heroes and his romantic fiction under the name Jaye Carroll.-Biography:...
, the second of the original New Heroes trilogy. The Gathering is the title in the US, where the series is known as Quantum Prophecy.
Plot summary
Sakkara is a superpowers research facility in the heart of the United States. The adolescent superhumans of The Quantum ProphecyThe Quantum Prophecy
The Quantum Prophecy by Michael Carroll is the title of the first novel in The New Heroes series of books for young adults, published by HarperCollins in the United Kingdom....
return; this time their covers are blown and they are forced to flee to the US in order to protect themselves from attack and publicity. The facility that they hide in is thought to be secret, until its name is known around the world following a terrorist attack in which the supervillain-turned-assassin leaves the word "Sakkara" spraypainted on the wall of an airport after killing dozens of people. Someone among the "New Heroes" or "old heroes" has broken protocol, but everyone is a suspect. As more and more attacks begin to occur, the pattern emerges that they are going after Trutopians. Trutopians are an international organisation designed to give each of its members security and equality, but with reduced comfort and freedoms. It is revealed that they are run by the antagonist of the last novel, Victor Cross, who is really just trying to "take over the world". The "New Heros" learn more abut their power and discover other heros too. Colon learns that he actually inherited his powers from his mom, Energy, instead of his father, Titan. The heros then learn that Yvonne was the one leaking information and in the end Solomon Cord, or Paragon, dies from a decision made by Colon.
Publishing history
Sakkara was published in the UK by HarperCollinsHarperCollins
HarperCollins is a publishing company owned by News Corporation. It is the combination of the publishers William Collins, Sons and Co Ltd, a British company, and Harper & Row, an American company, itself the result of an earlier merger of Harper & Brothers and Row, Peterson & Company. The worldwide...
in October 2006 (ISBN 978-0007210930) as the second of the New Heroes series. Under the title Quantum Prophecy 2: The Gathering it was published in the US by Philomel Books
Philomel Books
Philomel Books is a children's literature imprint of Penguin Books USA. The imprint was founded by Ann Beneduce, who was succeeded as publisher by Patricia Lee Gauch. Philomel's current president and publisher is Michael Green....
in July 2008 (ISBN 978-0399247262).
Reception
Nominated for Best Novel in the British Science Fiction AssociationBritish Science Fiction Association
The British Science Fiction Association was founded in 1958 by a group of British science fiction fans, authors, publishers and booksellers, in order to encourage science fiction in every form. It is an open membership organisation costing £26 per year for UK residents and £18 for the unwaged. The...
Awards in 2006.