I had heard about this series this past Christmas while looking for books to give as a gift to my cousin who is 11. It seemed interesting to me, but I was wary of the Internet portion. I'm not sure why, but it had a negative connotation to it. However, after reading the first book in the series, I would definitely recommend it to my cousin and anyone else who enjoys suspense with a multimedia component. The videos online allow for the readers to put a face to the name, and visualize some of the most suspenseful parts of the book. The videos also helped to fill in some of the questions I had while reading. I also enjoyed the fact that it was based in Seattle, which is where I grew up. I recognized the majority of the street names and towns they talked about. The cover of the book was intriguing as well, the background of the hardcover book is a map with a grid overlaying it. Looking closer, I noticed the map is of central Seattle! I enjoyed pointing out well known streets and finding the corners of businesses and buildings where I have worked in the past. I would definitely recommend this book for my students, I don't think I would teach this book in the classroom, but if I had reluctant readers, I believe this book along with the Internet portion would help spark a passion for reading.
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