Masterminds: Criminal Destiny

"Masterminds: Criminal Destiny" is the thrilling second book in Gordon Korman's acclaimed series, perfect for middle-grade readers aged 10-14. It follows four clones, Eli, Tori, Amber, and Malik, who have escaped their controlled hometown of Serenity and are now on the run. They are determined to expose the unethical Project Osiris, which created them from the DNA of notorious criminals. The story is a high-stakes adventure filled with mystery, as the protagonists evade capture, uncover shocking truths about their origins, and grapple with questions of identity and destiny. Parents will appreciate the themes of justice, perseverance, and the ethical implications of cloning, while children will be captivated by the fast-paced action and the compelling quest for freedom and truth.

The second book in the acclaimed, action-packed series from New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman The clones of Project Osiris are free—but they’re being hunted. . . . After their narrow escape from their “perfect” hometown, Eli, Tori, Amber and Malik are finally in the real world and determined to expose the leaders of Serenity. They decide to track down Tamara Dunleavy, the mysterious billionaire and founder of Project Osiris. Evading capture by breaking laws and sneaking into houses, hotels, buses and cars—are they becoming the criminals they were destined to be? What they discover will change everything, leading them straight into the Plastic Works and the heart of the experiment, in order to uncover the deadly criminals they’re cloned from—and any evidence that will convince the outside world to believe the truth. But the outside world isn’t exactly what they expected—strangers aren’t just unfriendly, they’re dangerous. And the wrong move could send them right back into the arms of Dr. Hammerstrom—and trapped in Serenity for good. On a breakneck journey from Jackson Hole to a maximum security prison—Eli, Tori, Amber and Malik will stop at nothing to take Project Osiris down.