SkyWake Invasion

Casey Henderson is a fifteen-year-old girl gamer obsessed with SkyWake, an alien training tool created by an evil extra-terrestrial race. When the aliens swoop down on a national gaming tournament, Casey and her teammates discover they're abducting the best gamers to fight in a distant alien war across the galaxy. Casey's gaming skills are her best hope of stopping the aliens, but first she and her online teammates must learn to work together in real life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2021
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Casey Henderson, a fifteen-year-old girl gamer, is obsessed with the smash-hit game SkyWake, unaware that it is actually an alien training tool created by an evil extra-terrestrial race. When the aliens swoop down on a national gaming tournament, Casey and her teammates discover they are abducting the best gamers to fight in a distant alien war across the galaxy. Casey's gaming skills are her best hope of stopping the aliens, but first she and her online teammates must learn to work together in real life.

The story follows Casey and her teammates as they travel across the galaxy, fighting in various alien battles and trying to find a way to stop the aliens' plans. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including betrayal, loss, and the realization that the aliens are not as evil as they seem.

One of the key themes of the story is the importance of teamwork and communication. Casey and her teammates must work together to survive, and they must learn to trust each other. This is particularly challenging for Casey, who has always been a loner and has difficulty connecting with others.

The story also explores the impact of gaming on society. Casey and her teammates are part of a growing community of gamers who are passionate about their hobby and who are willing to do anything to improve their skills. However, the gaming industry is also a highly competitive and toxic environment, and Casey and her teammates must navigate these challenges to succeed.

The story is written in a fast-paced and engaging style, with plenty of action and adventure. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the story is filled with unexpected twists and turns. The author's knowledge of gaming and film is evident throughout the story, and the story is filled with references to popular games and movies.

The story also has a strong message about the importance of standing up for what is right and fighting for what you believe in. Casey and her teammates must face many difficult decisions throughout the story, and they must make difficult choices to save the galaxy.

Overall, "SkyWake" is an exciting and original debut sci-fi adventure trilogy for fans of all things gaming. The story is well-written, engaging, and filled with unexpected twists and turns. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the story is filled with a strong message about the importance of teamwork and communication. I highly recommend this story to anyone who loves gaming and adventure.

Weight: 218g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781406397512