Book Series · 9 Books

H.I.V.E Books

In order from H.I.V.E. to H.I.V.E..

H.I.V.E.

The Overlord Protocol

Escape Velocity

Dreadnought

Rogue

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

H.I.V.E.

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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

H.I.V.E.

Trapped in a villain academy, Otto plots a daring escape.

320 pages· 65,909 words· Est. 9 hour read

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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Otto Malpense is whisked away to H.I.V.E., a secret school for future supervillains hidden in a volcano. With no way out, Otto and his new friends—a martial arts expert, a diamond thief, and a computer genius—must outsmart their captors. Can they defy the odds and escape this sinister academy, or will they be trapped in a life of villainy forever? The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking as Otto devises a plan that could change everything.

In reading order

H.I.V.E Series

9 books · Published 2006–2021

#1

H.I.V.E.

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$858

H.I.V.E.

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

Trapped in a villain academy, Otto plots a daring escape.

The Overlord Protocol

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$858

The Overlord Protocol

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

A trap lures Otto into a deadly game to stop a world-conquering villain.

Escape Velocity

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$858

Escape Velocity

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

A student escapes a villainous school to rescue a captured leader and uncover hidden truths.

Dreadnought

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$858

Dreadnought

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

A rogue villain threatens global chaos. Can Otto stop them before it's too late?

Rogue

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$858

Rogue

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

A rogue student threatens global villains; friends race to save him before it's too late.

Zero Hour

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Zero Hour

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

A villain seeks a host to unleash chaos, sparking a global race against time.

Aftershock

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Aftershock

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Villainous civil war looms as Otto faces betrayal and danger in Siberia.

Deadlock

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Deadlock

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

A daring prison break challenges villains to question their loyalties.

H.I.V.E.

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H.I.V.E.

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

A legacy threat emerges, forcing Otto to confront his past and save his friends.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the H.I.V.E series?

There are 9 books in the H.I.V.E series. It began with H.I.V.E. in 2006, and the newest book, H.I.V.E., was published in 2021.

What order should you read the H.I.V.E books in?

Start with H.I.V.E. and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #9.

What ages are the H.I.V.E books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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The authors and illustrators who bring H.I.V.E to life.

Mark Walden

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