Alfred Kropp: The Thirteenth Skull
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Alfred Kropp lost—then found—the legendary sword Excalibur. Then he defeated King Paimon, arguably the nastiest of demons ever to roam the earth. What could possibly be in store for him now? Plenty. Not only is a dangerous new enemy tracking Alfred’s every move, even the people who have sworn to protect him no longer seem trustworthy. Who, or what, is "Sofia," and is there a connection between Sofia and the mysterious Thirteen Skull? The reluctant hero who has always narrowly avoided death may not be getting out of this adventure alive. Just right for fans of Alex Rider and Stephen King, this third installment in Rick Yancey’s acclaimed series is a compulsive page turner readers won’t soon forget.Children's LiteratureSixteen-year-old Alfred Kropp leads an exciting and dangerous life. As an agent of OIPEP, he drives fancy sports cars, carries a gun, and is regularly in danger of being blown up. The novel begins with an explosion and car chase comparable to the opening scene of a James Bond movie, and the action never really stops. Alfred is the last living direct descendant of Sir Lancelot. Alfred's father and the descendants of the eleven other Knights of the Round Table have all been killed, and it appears that Alfred may be the thirteenth to die. Alfred's blood has special healing powers, so operatives of the opposing forces plan to use it to create an immortal army. The final confrontation occurs in Tintagel, Cornwall, in the ruins of Camelot. This action-packed fantasy will appeal to male teens who enjoy action-adventure stories. Alfred's powers are somewhat confusing, as is his connection to the Archangel Michael who intervenes on his behalf. Since this is the third in the "Alfred Kropp" series, reading the others should fill in the gaps. The novel contains quite a bit of violence, making it inappropriate for younger children or classroom use. Reviewer: Shirley Nelson
