Description

In this heart-racing 144-page companion novella to the New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series, discover what happened to Malcolm Goode—the one human on Earth who can help the Garde learn the truth about their past and help them save our planet.

No one has seen Sam Goode's father, Malcolm, since he mysteriously disappeared years ago. Sam had always fantasized that he was abducted by aliens. But that was before he knew the truth: aliens do exist, and some of them seek to destroy our world. That was before he himself became another one of their captives. Now father and son are both missing. . . .

But when a rogue Mogadorian named Adam, who now has Number One's memories, decides the only way to make up for his past atrocities is to return home and infiltrate the Mogadorian stronghold, he'll find the key to saving both Sam and Malcolm's life.


To save them, he’ll have to betray his own kind. What will he risk for a world he was sent to destroy?


  • A Mogadorian Defector: Torn between two worlds, Adam must use his insider knowledge to dismantle the very empire that raised him.
  • The Ghost of a Garde: Haunted by the memories and consciousness of the fallen Number One, Adam is guided by the voice of his enemy—and his only friend.
  • An Impossible Mission: Infiltrate a secret base, survive a deadly betrayal, and locate Sam Goode’s missing father, Malcolm, before it’s too late.
  • Found Family: On the run from his own people, Adam forges an unlikely alliance with Malcolm Goode, the one man who holds the key to the Garde’s past.

About the author(s)

Pittacus Lore is Lorien's ruling Elder. He has been on Earth preparing for the war that will decide Earth's fate. He finished recounting the story of the invasion of Earth in the I Am Number Four series and is now ready to tell another story. His whereabouts are unknown.

Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE LORIEN LEGACIES SERIES: “Number Four is a hero for this generation.” - Michael Bay, director of Transformers

“I Am Number Four is a breathless page-turner of a sci-fi novel that will have readers rooting for the teen alien who must unleash his fire power to save himself, his human friends, and the planet. So, gear-up sci-fi fans, the battle for Earth is on and there’s a new kid in town!” - Amazon.com, Best Book of the Month Review

“There’s genuine suspense…it’s easy to get lost in the world of the sweet teen from another planet.” - Chicago Tribune

“Terrifically propulsive.” - Booklist

“Action-packed.” - Publishers Weekly

“Riveting.” - The Horn Book

“This is a can’t-put-it-down book.” - Justine Magazine

“The action is taut, the characters are fascinating, and the fact that the teens are slowly finding one another and learning about Lorien secrets is sure to yield an impressive all-out battle down the road. This series continues to head in interesting directions.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Lore picks up and expands on a strong premise that originated in the first novel. An intriguing potential romantic triangle brewing between John, Six, and Sam adds layers as they search for answers.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

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