The Gatekeepers Bk. 2:
Evil Star
by Anthony Horowitz

    EVIL STAR by Anthony Horowitz
    Category:  Paranormal
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  5/1/07
    Publisher:  Scholastic
    Reviewed by:  Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
    Rating:  5 Stars


    EVIL STAR is the second book in the Anthony Horowitz series called THE GATEKEEPERS.

    In book one, titled RAVEN’S GATE, main character Matt discovers he is one of five specially chosen teens.  Their
    purpose is to save the world.  Matt doesn't know the other five and must "close" Raven's Gate on his own.  As the
    second book, EVIL STAR, begins, Matt finds himself in Peru meeting up with Pedro, who turns out to be one of the
    chosen five.  

    Matt and Pedro join forces, although it isn’t easy since Matt speaks only English and Pedro speaks Spanish. Their
    unusual connection does allow them to communicate while in a dream state. They learn each others’ stories and
    realize that their paths will someday cross the paths of their remaining team.

    Together Matt and Pedro must find and prevent the opening of the second gate. Its history is intertwined with the
    ancient Incas and the Peruvian culture.  As they search the seamier side of Peru, they encounter kidnapping, gun
    battles, the evil "big headed" Salamanda, high altitude jungle treks, and terrifying helicopter rides.  Exactly what is the
    Evil Star and can they find the next gate in time to close it and save the world from the Old Ones?

    Horowitz provides his usual fast-paced, non-stop action in this new series.  It is sure to impress his already
    established fans and create plenty of new ones.