Not a bad story, but certainly does not exceed expectations. A lot of fans of the Tunnels series will probably share a similar view of the story with me, but just as I will continue reading this series, so will they. I don't think I will be quite as eager for the next installment as I typically would have been. Usually I buy the UK release because it comes out much sooner than in the US, but because of the direction Spiral took I will probably just hold out for the US release. I will still be awaiting the next book but I will be keeping my fingers crossed that the focus will switch back to underground (although I have a feeling that won't be the case). That and the fact that the story almost exclusively takes place above ground is probably the reason why the tone of the book is so different from the others. It is all very unexpected and extremely different from any thought I have had about them. The most interesting thing about the story is learning more about the Styx.their history, physiology, etc. Will and his cohorts must find a way to foil the Styx's plans. Freefall (sometimes known simply as Tunnels 3) is the second sequel to the book Tunnels, and is the third book in the series by Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams. Spiral is an in depth look at HOW they plan on executing their plan to obtain their goal. If you have been reading this series you will know about the Styx and their evil plans. It wasn't bad, the story was pretty interesting actually, but it just wasn't what I had anticipated. This story definitely has a different feel to it than the others. Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's identified. Every book has been amazing, but when I received Spiral and dove into the story I felt like something was missing. Scholastic Incorporated, 2012 - Juvenile Fiction - 440 pages.

Years ago when I first discovered this series it instantly became one of my faves and I eagerly anticipated each books release. The only ones to stand in their way is Will and his friends, and a rag-bag team of retired commandos.

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