H.I.V.E. Bk. 2:
The Overlord Protocol
by Mark Walden

    THE OVERLORD PROTOCOL by Mark Walden
    Category:  Action-Adventure
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  1/29/08
    Publisher:  Simon & Schuster
    Reviewed by:  Jennifer Rummel
    Rating:  5 Stars


    After an unsuccessful escape plan, Otto and Wing acknowledge H.I.V.E. as their residence for now.

    Unfortunately, Dr. Nero will have a difficult time explaining the circumstances of the attempted escape to the
    G.L.O.V.E. and Number One. Clearly, Number One is unhappy that the event took place, and Cypher believes
    that now is the perfect time to openly challenge the need for the school.

    When someone attacks Dr. Nero, he knows that he must be very cautious, but when Wing’s father dies, he must
    send him to the funeral.  School policy dictates that in such an unfortunate situation, another student may
    accompany said student in distress.  Otto and Wing travel to the funeral without knowing that they will walk right
    into a trap.  

    When Otto witnesses Wing’s death he vows to take revenge on Cypher, thus creating an alliance with his old
    enemy, Dr. Nero.  Together, can they stop Cypher’s plan of world domination?

    Mark Walden picks up the story shortly after the conclusion of the first book with a fresh batch of problems, along
    with intense situations and fast-paced action that will leave readers’ hearts pumping with adrenaline.