Codename Zero

Written by Chris Rylander

Book #1 in the Codename Conspiracy series

A prankster's life flips when a mysterious package reveals a secret agency in his quiet town.

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368 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Carson Fender, a seventh-grade prankster, is stuck in the monotony of North Dakota life until a mysterious package thrusts him into a world of espionage. When a desperate stranger entrusts him with a mission, Carson uncovers a secret government agency operating in his sleepy hometown. As he navigates this unexpected adventure, Carson must decide if he's ready to step up and help save the day. Can a notorious prankster become a hero, or will his antics lead to chaos? Dive into a thrilling tale where the ordinary meets the extraordinary.

From the publisher

From Chris Rylander, author of the breakout hit Fourth Stall saga, comes an incredibly funny and clever mash-up of middle grade school story and spy adventure.There are places in the world where heroes are born. There are places where brave men and women fight a never-ending battle against evil in order to keep our country and all other countries safe. There are places where the fate of our planet is being decided, even at this very moment, the consequences of which will echo through history.None of these places is in North Dakota.Carson Fender, seventh grader and notorious prankster, knows this. He’s lived in North Dakota for his entire life, going to the same boring school every day, the same boring movie theater every week, the same boring state fair every year. Nothing ever changes, and nothing ever happens. That is, until today. Because today a desperate man hands him a package with a dire set of instructions. And that package is going to lead Carson to discover that there’s a secret government agency operating in his small, quiet North Dakota hometown. And that this agency needs his help.

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