
"Vespers Rising" is the eleventh book in The 39 Clues series, uniquely structured as four interconnected novellas, each penned by a different acclaimed author: Rick Riordan, Peter Lerangis, Gordon Korman, and Jude Watson. This volume serves as both a conclusion to the original "Clue Hunt" arc and a crucial prequel to the "Cahills vs. Vespers" series. It delves into the deep history of the Cahill family, revealing the ancient betrayal that led to the creation of their shadowy adversaries, the Vespers. Readers will journey through time, from Gideon Cahill's original discovery of the serum and his friend Damien Vesper's treachery, to his daughter Madeleine's efforts to protect his legacy, and a young Grace Cahill's daring mission in Casablanca. The final section brings Amy and Dan back into the present, facing a Vesper agent to secure a vital family heirloom. This book is ideal for middle-grade readers aged 8-12 who enjoy historical adventure, mystery, and complex family sagas. It provides essential backstory, enriching the entire series.
The Cahills aren't the only family searching for the Clues. . . .The Cahills thought they were the most powerful family the world had ever known. They thought they were the only ones who knew about Gideon Cahill and his Clues. The Cahills were wrong. Powerful enemies -the Vespers- have been waiting in the shadows. Now it's their time to rise and the world will never be the same. In Vespers Rising, a brand new 39 Clues novel, bestselling authors Rick Riordan, Peter Lerangis, Gordon Korman and Jude Watson take on the hidden history of the Cahills and the Vespers, and the last, terrible legacy Grace Cahill leaves for Amy and Dan.