Lorien Legacies Series

This series follows nine alien teenagers with superhuman abilities who fled to Earth after their home planet was destroyed. Each possesses unique powers that begin to manifest, forcing them out of hiding and into a fight for survival. They must learn to control their burgeoning legacies and confront the Mogadorians intent on conquering Earth. It's a thrilling saga of friendship, courage, and finding one's place in an unfamiliar world.

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I Am Number Four
Pittacus Lore
440 pages
16 hours of reading
Nine of us came here. We look like you. We talk like you. We live among you. But we are not you. We can do things you dream of doing. We have powers you dream of having. We are stronger and faster than anything you have ever seen. We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic books—but we are real. Our plan was to grow, and train, and become strong, and become one, and fight them. But they found us and started hunting us first. Now all of us are running. Spending our lives in shadows, in places where no one would look, blending in. we have lived among you without you knowing. But they know. They caught Number One in Malaysia. Number Two in England. And Number Three in Kenya. They killed them all. I am Number Four. I am next.
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4.0
The Power of Six
Pittacus Lore
They know about the charm. They know about our legacies. They caught Number One, Number Two, and Number Three. They killed them all. I am Number Seven. One of six still alive. We are growing stronger. We are starting to come together. We are ready to fight. We are the last defense.
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4.2
Das Erbe von Lorien
James Frey
Die Jagd geht weiter. Ich habe ihn in den Nachrichten gesehen. John Smith, irgendwo da draußen, auf der Flucht. Für die Welt ist er ein Mysterium. Für mich ist er einer von uns. Ich kann es fühlen. Und ich weiß, dass ich ihn finden muss. Der neue Band der Erfolgsserie "Das Erbe von Lorien". Sie haben Nummer Eins, Zwei und Drei getötet. Sie versuchten es bei Nummer Vier. Sie haben versagt. Sechs von uns leben noch. Wir sind bereit zum Kampf. Und unser Erbe entwickelt sich. Nummer Sieben lebt mit ihrer Cêpan in Spanien. Von dort verfolgt sie die Ereignisse in Paradise. Sie ist sicher: John Smith ist einer der ihren. Als sie sich auf die Suche nach ihm macht, wird sie von den Mogadori aufgehalten. Währenddessen kämpft auch John gegen die Mogadori – und gegen seine Gefühle für Sechs. Ist er doch dazu bestimmt, mit einer Frau von Lorien zusammen zu sein? Was ist mit Sarah? Und wo stecken die Restlichen der Garde?
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3.8
Rise of Nine
Pittacus Lore
416 pages
15 hours of reading
The third installment of the action-packed Lorien Legacies series follows John, Number Six, and Number Seven as they race against time to find the remaining Lorien Nine before it's too late. This thrilling continuation builds on the success of the previous bestsellers and a major motion picture.
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4.2
The Fall of Five
Pittacus Lore
The Fall of Five is the fourth novel in the New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series by Pittacus Lore. The Garde are finally reunited, but do they have what it takes to win the war against the Mogadorians? John Smith—Number Four—thought that things would change once the Garde found one another. But he was wrong. After facing off with the Mogadorian ruler and almost being annihilated, the Garde know they are drastically unprepared. Now they're hiding out in Nine's Chicago penthouse, trying to figure out their next move. The six of them are powerful, but they're not strong enough yet to take on an entire army—even with the return of an old ally. To defeat their enemy, the Garde must master their Legacies and learn to work together as a team. More important, they'll have to discover the truth about the Elders and their plan for the Loric survivors. And when the Garde receive a sign from Number Five—a crop circle in the shape of a Lorien symbol—they know they are close to being reunited. But could it be a trap? Time is running out, and the only thing they know for certain is that they have to get to Five before it's too late.
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4.2
I Am Number Four - The Revenge of Seven
Pittacus Lore
416 pages
15 hours of reading
The fifth book in the New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series! The Garde have suffered an unbearable loss. Number Five has betrayed them. Eight is gone forever. Ella has been kidnapped. The others are now scattered. In Chicago, John makes the unlikeliest of allies: Adam, a Mogadorian who turned his back on his people. He has invaluable information about Mog technology, battle strategies, and weaknesses. Most important, he knows where to hit them: their command base near Washington, DC. During the assault, however, John learns the unimaginable truth: it is too late. The Mogadorians have commenced their ultimate invasion plans. With a front-row seat to the impending invasion, Ella finds herself in the hands of the enemy. For some reason, she's more valuable to them alive, and they'll stop at nothing to turn her. Meanwhile, Six, Nine, and Marina make their way through the Florida Everglades, hot on the trail of the traitorous Five. With the development of a new Legacy, Marina finally has the power to fight back—if her thirst for revenge doesn't consume her first. The Garde are broken and divided once again, but they will not be defeated. As long as one still stands, the battle for Earth's survival is not lost.
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4.3
I Am Number Four - The Fate of Ten
Pittacus Lore
416 pages
15 hours of reading
The sixth and penultimate book in the New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series! For years the Garde have fought the Mogadorians in secret. Now all of that has changed. The invasion has begun. John is on the front lines of the fight in New York City. And just as the odds seem stacked against him, his best friend, Sam, a human, inexplicably develops a Legacy—and Sam isn't the only one. While the pair try to track down Five and Nine amid the chaos, they encounter another teen who can wield abilities that were once only meant for the Garde. Whether she is a friend or a foe, however, remains to be seen. Meanwhile, Six, Marina, and Adam are trapped in Mexico. They fought their way into the Sanctuary and were able to awaken the power hidden within, but their preceding battle has left them without any way to reach the others. The Mogs are returning in full force, and it will take a miracle to escape. The Garde are stretched thin, fighting this war on many fronts. The only chance they have is to take out the Mogadorian leader once and for all—but his fate is now irrevocably tied with Ella's. They can't destroy one without the other. But if the Garde can't find another way to stop the Mogs, humanity will suffer the same fate as the Loric: annihilation.
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4.3
United as One
Pittacus Lore
480 pages
17 hours of reading
The seventh and final installment in the bestselling I Am Number Four series delivers a breathtaking conclusion to the Garde’s saga. As the Mogadorians invade Earth, the Garde must find a way to end the conflict. Partnering with the US military, they realize they need an army of their own. Reinforcements come from an unexpected source: teenagers worldwide, like John Smith’s best friend, Sam, who have developed unique abilities. John and his allies must reach these gifted teens before the Mogadorians do, or risk their enemies exploiting them for a sinister agenda. With everything taken from him—his home, family, friends, and the one he loves—John grapples with the decision to put more lives at risk. He discovers a powerful new Legacy that could transform him into the ultimate weapon. Faced with the choice to save the world or rely on the strength of unity, John must confront his own limits. This epic young adult series is a must-read for fans of action-packed science fiction, comparable to The Fifth Wave, The Maze Runner, and Ender’s Game. Don’t miss the first book in the new spin-off series, Generation One.
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4.3