Book Series · 3 Books

Masterminds Books

In order from Payback to Criminal Destiny.

The Masterminds series is a set of 3 chapter books by Gordon Korman, published between 2015 and 2017. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 340 pages.

Payback
Masterminds
Criminal Destiny
Payback
Masterminds
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Payback
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$958
Book #3 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Payback

By Gordon Korman

Clones on the run face betrayal, secrets, and danger to end Project Osiris.

336 pages· 62,133 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
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In reading order

Masterminds Series

3 books · Published 2015–2017

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Payback
#3 in Series
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$958

Payback

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Clones on the run face betrayal, secrets, and danger to end Project Osiris.

Masterminds
Series
Sale price
$958

Masterminds

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

A boy discovers his perfect town hides dark secrets linked to criminal masterminds.

Criminal Destiny
Series
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$958

Criminal Destiny

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016

Clones escape their perfect town, hunted as they uncover dark truths.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Masterminds series?

There are 3 books in the Masterminds series. It began with Payback in 2017, and the newest book, Criminal Destiny, was published in 2016.

What order should you read the Masterminds books in?

Start with Payback and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Masterminds books best for?

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

Which Masterminds book is the longest?

Masterminds is the longest book in the series at 62,444 words (336 pages).

Which Masterminds book is the shortest?

Criminal Destiny is the shortest at 60,537 words (336 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Masterminds to life.

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Gordon Korman

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