Fang by James Patterson

The book Fang by James Patterson is an amazing book at the least. It is a memorable, creative ride full of action packed fight scenes, evil scientists, and confused love triangles that only a thriller/science fiction book can pull off.

Maximum Ride is the courageous yet practical leader of her mutant bird-kid flock, and has seen more than anyone could imagine. She's been chased by unruly, wolverine like things, slept in the subway tunnels of New York, lived in a dog crate for years along with her family, otherwise known as her flock, and has been told her destiny is to save the world. But when 7 year old Angel informs everyone that her right hand man, and love of her life Fang will soon die, Max realizes her worst fear, being alone.

Now, on top of Fang's suggested fate, a new kid appears on the block. Actually, a new kid infused with avian DNA, bird kid DNA, is introduced to the flock. But what the flock doesn't know, is that this new experiment, Dylan, has been designed to be Maximum's perfect match. But how can Dylan compete with Fang and vice versa? This war between lovers pulls the flock apart and creates a tension that anyone can feel. Read the book to find out which direction or directions the flock will take.

The book Fang doesn't only show you the literal fight-or-flight life of a bird kid, but addresses much larger issues. This book has created a theory that global warming will be the Earth's demise, and only advanced species can survive the apocalypse. It makes me think of what can really happen to our planet, but doesn't try to force the issue into my mind. Although this idea of an unclean, dangerous Earth isn't completely original, it has a major twist involving crazy, power hungry scientists and experiments beyond comprehension. This idea was very interesting to me and kept me reading, page after page.

This book is a thrilling read that has you yearning to know the outcome, as the possibilities are endless. It will make you think about who and what can really change the world, and our Earth as we know it, and will also make you think twice before you complain about that hard pillow beneath your head, but will excited you and intrigue you every step of the way. Fang by James Patterson is the 6th book in a 7 book series, and growing, so I suggest that you read the first 5 books to really get your blood flowing, but has the potential to be an intense, electrifying book all on it's own. I give this book an A+, and encourage you to visit your local library and pick up Fang. You won't be disappointed.