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Pittacus Lore
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Pittacus Lore

19 Books
Pittacus Lore is the collective pseudonym originally created by authors James Frey and Jobie Hughes for the bestselling Lorien Legacies young adult science fiction series. Presented as the ruling Elder of the fictional planet Lorien, this persona serves as the in-universe narrator for popular novels such as I Am Number Four and The Fall of Five. The Pittacus Lore name continues to be used to expand the thrilling sci-fi universe through various sequels and spin-offs, including the Lorien Legacies Reborn series.
Your entire life has been built on a complex foundation of Earthly secrets and alien mysteries. Growing up with a human mother, Syd Chambers barely remembers the extraterrestrial father who vanished on a mission years ago. But when Syd finally leaves Earth and ventures into the vast expanse of space, the devastating truth behind that disappearance is brought to light. You discover that your father sacrificed his life on the distant planet of Ashfall to protect a terrifying secret regarding the dark history between humans and the Denzan race. Now, an impossible burden rests squarely on your shoulders. You are faced with a galaxy-altering choice: free an imprisoned humanity and allow them to achieve unimaginable physical power, or destroy Earth entirely to ensure humans can never torment or enslave another species again. An ancient prophecy claims you are destined to become a world-killer, but in this thrilling, high-stakes science fiction adventure, you must fight to forge your own destiny and honor your father's incredible legacy.
13-18 Years 384 Pages
N/A /5
You thought reuniting with the others would mean an end to running. You were wrong. After narrowly escaping the Mogadorian ruler with your lives, the reality is clear: you and the surviving Garde are drastically unprepared. Now hiding out in a Chicago penthouse, you have to figure out your next move before the enemy tracks you down. Even with the return of an old ally, your combined powers are not yet strong enough to defeat an entire army. To survive, you must master your developing Legacies and learn to fight as one unified team. Time is rapidly running out. When a signal arrives from Number Five, the final missing member of the Garde, it feels like the miracle you have been waiting for. You must find him before the Mogadorians do, but in a war where deception is a primary weapon, stepping out of the shadows might be walking straight into a deadly trap. The battle for the survival of two worlds continues in this intense, action-packed continuation of an epic science fiction adventure.
13-18 Years 330 Pages
N/A /5
Have you ever felt different? Syd Chambers knows exactly what that's like. For sixteen years, he's kept a huge secret: his father isn't from Earth at all, but a far-off planet called Denza! And his dad has been missing for years, maybe even gone forever. But one day, Syd finds a mysterious device his father left behind. It shows something amazing: his dad is alive! And not only that, it shows Syd exactly where to find him. Now, Syd knows he has to go on an incredible journey to bring his father home. Get ready for a thrilling adventure as Syd steps into a world far beyond Earth. He'll discover he has powers he never knew about and must train at a special Space Academy with other aliens. But a terrible secret is waiting for him, a hidden plot that could put not just his family, but all of Earth and even the whole universe in danger. Can Syd uncover the truth and save everyone, even if it means facing huge risks?
13-18 Years 432 Pages
N/A /5
I Am Number Four: The Lost Files

Secret Histories

Uncover the darkest secrets of an interplanetary conflict in this gripping collection of three essential novellas. The destruction of Lorien was not an accident, and the Mogadorian regime is far more intricate and terrifying than you ever imagined. Travel back to the very beginning to witness the harrowing final days of a dying planet, experiencing the desperate, last-minute sacrifices that allowed the Garde to escape to Earth. Then, shift your focus to the quiet streets of Paradise, Ohio, where a frantic search for a missing friend unearths a chilling conspiracy hiding in plain sight. Finally, journey deep into the jungles to encounter a forgotten faction of survivors whose existence changes everything you know about the war. These action-packed stories pull back the curtain on the villains' ultimate strategies and the hidden histories of the heroes, providing incredible depth and explosive new context to a massive science fiction saga. Knowledge is power, and these secrets are the key to survival.
13-18 Years 320 Pages
N/A /5
The Garde have suffered a devastating and unbearable loss, leaving your ranks fractured and your spirits entirely broken. Betrayed by one of your own and mourning a fallen hero, the remaining survivors are scattered across the globe with virtually no safe haven left. But out of this profound tragedy, a fierce and unstoppable need for justice is born. In Chicago, Number Four forms a highly unlikely alliance with a rogue Mogadorian who knows exactly where to strike the enemy's heavily guarded command base. Meanwhile, deep in the treacherous Florida Everglades, Marina develops a spectacular and lethal new Legacy. With this incredible power surging through her, she is finally equipped to fight back, provided her overwhelming thirst for vengeance does not completely consume her soul. The battle lines are being radically redrawn in this explosive science fiction adventure. You may be broken and divided, but as long as a single member of the Garde still draws breath, the fight to save Earth is far from over.
13-18 Years 223 Pages
N/A /5
Lorien Legacies Reborn

Return to Zero

Jump into an amazing adventure where kids have super cool powers! Imagine you can do incredible things, like move objects with your mind or run super fast. In this thrilling story, there are special kids with these amazing gifts, called Legacies. But not everyone thinks having powers is a good thing. Some grown-ups are afraid and want to make the kids stop using their powers, or even take them away! Our heroes, a group of brave kids called the Fugitive Six, have just been through a big fight. Now, they are divided, with some going back to their special school and others joining up with former rivals to find a secret bad group. It's a race against time, as a new, super-strong enemy appears, making everything even harder. Can these powerful kids put their differences aside and work together? They must be extra brave and fight to protect their unique gifts and their freedom. This is the final book in their big adventure, so get ready for an epic finish where everyone must stand united!
13-18 Years 416 Pages
N/A /5
Lorien Legacies Reborn

Generation One

The invasion of Earth was thwarted, but for a brand new generation of heroes, the real battle is just beginning. When the alien Garde unleashed their energy to save the globe, it scattered across the planet, awakening incredible powers inside ordinary human teenagers. Now, you are one of the chosen few developing these unpredictable and highly dangerous abilities known as Legacies. To maintain global peace and protect these newly powered teens, the Human Garde Academy has been established. Here, you must learn to harness your powers, navigate a campus full of incredibly dangerous peers, and decide what kind of hero you want to become. However, not everyone believes this academy is the right path, and sinister forces are already moving in the shadows. You might be forced to test your combat skills much sooner than you ever expected. Step into an entirely new chapter of this thrilling science fiction universe, featuring a diverse cast of teenagers fighting to control their destinies and protect the world from hidden threats.
13-18 Years 416 Pages
N/A /5
You have spent your entire life hiding, trying to blend in, and avoiding the others at all costs. But your extraordinary abilities are growing stronger every day, and the time for hiding is rapidly coming to an end. Following a massive and explosive battle in Ohio, Number Four and Number Six have joined forces, proving that the Mogadorians can be fought and beaten. For Marina, also known as Number Seven, their victory is the exact signal she has been waiting for from her secluded sanctuary in Spain. While the surviving Garde remain separated across the globe, the race to unite is more critical than ever. As mysterious new players enter the fray and powerful legacies manifest, you must prepare to step out of the shadows. The enemy is relentless, hunting you down one by one, but they have drastically underestimated what happens when the Garde finally decide to fight back. Prepare for a pulse-pounding, high-stakes science fiction adventure where survival depends on finding your allies before the enemy finds you.
13-18 Years 416 Pages
N/A /5
I Am Number Four: The Lost Files

The Legacies

Dive deeper into the secrets of the Garde with this thrilling collection of three action-packed novellas. For years, the surviving Lorien youth have been hunted across the globe, relying on strict rules and constant movement to stay one step ahead of total annihilation. But every warrior has a beginning, and the path to becoming Earth's final defense is paved with dangerous secrets. You will uncover the hidden histories and untold origins of your favorite characters, witnessing the intense trials and devastating losses they endured long before they ever united. Experience the quiet moments of desperation and the explosive encounters that shaped their incredible Legacies. These essential prequel stories provide vital context to the larger war against the Mogadorians, offering readers an immersive look at the hidden sacrifices made in the name of survival. This compelling science fiction anthology is a must-read expansion of the universe, delivering high-stakes adventure and crucial background information that will change how you view the entire saga.
13-18 Years
N/A /5
The invasion has reached its absolute boiling point, and the fate of the entire planet rests on the edge of a knife. John Smith, the resilient survivor known as Number Four, possesses the specific power necessary to eliminate the ruthless Mogadorian leader once and for all. However, a single hero is not enough to stop an entire interplanetary war machine. To secure a definitive victory and save humanity from total annihilation, you must rally every single individual who has developed a Legacy. The time for running and hiding in the shadows is permanently over. As the surviving Garde and their newfound human allies gather for one final, devastating showdown, the sacrifices will be immense and the danger unparalleled. You will be thrust onto the absolute front lines of a global conflict, where alliances are tested and true power is finally unleashed. This breathtaking conclusion delivers explosive action, heart-stopping suspense, and a satisfying resolution to a deeply beloved science fiction epic.
13-18 Years
N/A /5
Lorien Legacies Reborn

Fugitive Six

The Human Garde Academy was designed to be a completely secure sanctuary, a place where teenagers with sudden, incredible abilities could learn to control their Legacies in peace. But true safety is an illusion. When fellow student Taylor Cook is mysteriously abducted right out from under the academy's nose, you and your closest friends realize that following the rules will not bring her back. Breaking every protocol in the book, your rogue group sets out on a dangerous rescue mission, quickly earning the nickname the Fugitive Six. What begins as a search for a missing friend rapidly uncovers a sprawling, sinister organization operating in the darkest shadows of the world. This mysterious syndicate is kidnapping powered teens for their own terrifying purposes, utilizing untold resources and a deeply rooted connection to the Loric past. With a potential mole hiding within your own school, you must rely entirely on each other, combining your volatile abilities to expose the truth and dismantle the enemy before anyone else vanishes.
13-18 Years 448 Pages
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I Am Number Four: The Lost Files

Rebel Allies

The war for Earth's survival is vastly more complex than anyone realized, and the Garde are not the only ones risking their lives to fight back. In this gripping collection of three essential novellas, you will uncover the hidden efforts of the unsung heroes operating deep within the shadows. Follow human ally Mark James as he navigates a treacherous path, desperately trying to track down a missing friend while evading both the FBI and lethal Mogadorian hunters. Then, look to the stars to discover the shocking truth about the original Loric spaceships and the brave navigators who piloted the survivors to safety. Finally, delve into the high-stakes digital war waged by a brilliant hacker who has been protecting the alien refugees from behind a keyboard, armed with a powerful new secret weapon. These interconnected stories expand the science fiction universe, revealing the crucial, behind-the-scenes rebellions that are absolutely vital to stopping the alien invasion. Prepare for intense espionage, rapid action, and shocking revelations.
13-18 Years
N/A /5
The secret war is officially over, and the terrifying reality of a full-scale alien invasion has finally arrived on Earth's doorstep. With Mogadorian warships looming over the planet's largest cities, the surviving Garde find themselves stretched incredibly thin across a chaotic globe. In the burning streets of New York City, you stand on the absolute front lines alongside John Smith, facing impossible odds. But a sudden spark of hope ignites when ordinary humans mysteriously begin developing powerful Legacies of their own. Meanwhile, halfway across the world, your allies are trapped in a Mexican sanctuary, desperately holding off an overwhelming enemy force while trying to awaken an ancient power. To save humanity from complete annihilation, the ultimate Mogadorian leader must be destroyed. However, his life is now twistedly bound to one of your own, making any strike against him a potentially fatal sacrifice. This high-octane science fiction adventure pushes every character to their absolute limits in a desperate battle for planetary survival.
13-18 Years
N/A /5
The days of fighting alone in the shadows are finally behind you, but the race to unite the remaining Garde has never been more incredibly dangerous. After a lifetime of isolated survival, powerful alliances are finally being forged. While Number Four and the fierce Number Nine navigate a treacherous path across America, narrowly avoiding relentless Mogadorian patrols, the battle expands to a global scale. In Spain, Number Six has successfully located Number Seven, along with a surprising new addition: a tenth member of the Garde who managed to escape their dying planet. Though younger than the rest, her courage adds a vital spark to the resistance. Now, you must cross oceans and enemy lines to bring these two powerful factions together. The enemy forces are highly organized, incredibly ruthless, and closing in on every side. They have already eliminated three of your kind, but as your spectacular Legacies combine and grow stronger, you are finally ready to take the offensive in this gripping science fiction epic.
13-18 Years
N/A /5
I Am Number Four: The Lost Files

Zero Hour

The massive Mogadorian warships have breached the atmosphere, and the battle for Earth is no longer a secret fought in the shadows. In this thrilling compilation of three action-packed novellas, you will experience the terrifying onset of the global invasion from entirely new perspectives. First, stand in the crumbling streets of New York City with a human teenager who shockingly discovers she possesses alien powers just as the attack begins. Then, navigate a heavily fortified war zone alongside Malcolm Goode, who must fight his way to a classified underground bunker to deliver vital information. Finally, delve into the complex minds of the enemy forces themselves, following three different Mogadorians as they grapple with a sudden thirst for redemption, an unquenchable desire for blood, and a total crisis of faith. These explosive stories expand the boundaries of the science fiction saga, proving that in the darkest hour of war, true heroism can emerge from the most unlikely places.
13-18 Years 416 Pages
N/A /5
The Legacy Chronicles

Into the Fire

The Human Garde Academy is in ruins, the secretive Foundation has stepped into the light, and the planet is teetering on the edge of complete chaos. As a member of the Fugitive Six, you have already broken all the rules to uncover the truth, but the real war is only just beginning. The dangerous organization that kidnapped your friends has revealed its true, terrifying purpose: they are weaponizing human teenagers who possess Legacies to establish a devastating new world order. Now, you are forced to go completely off the grid, operating without backup, mentors, or a safe haven. To stop this global conspiracy, you must master your unpredictable abilities and forge incredibly uneasy alliances. The stakes have never been higher as you dive headfirst into enemy territory. Packed with explosive powers, relentless action, and shocking betrayals, this intense science fiction adventure challenges a new generation of heroes to determine the ultimate fate of humanity.
13-18 Years 95 Pages
N/A /5
Discover the hidden truth behind the ultimate betrayal in this gripping companion novella. Before he allied with the Mogadorians and infiltrated the Garde, Number Five was just another fugitive fighting to stay alive. When his guardian dies, Five is thrust into the world entirely on his own, completely unprepared for the dangers lurking in the shadows. Desperate to experience the life he was always denied, he ventures out of hiding, only to cross paths with the exact people he should be running from. You will witness the crucial moments that shifted his allegiance, seeing firsthand how a young survivor looking for a place to belong transformed into one of the most dangerous adversaries the Garde would ever face. This intense origin story adds deep emotional layers to the larger science fiction series, exploring the complex choices that lead a hero to walk down a much darker path.
13-18 Years 117 Pages
N/A /5
I Am Number Four: The Lost Files

The Hidden Enemy

The lines between loyalty and devastating betrayal are irreparably blurred in this intense collection of three crucial novellas. While the Garde have fought desperately to survive the Mogadorian invasion, they are completely unaware of the lethal threats festering from within. You will witness the heartbreaking origin of Number Five, following his agonizing journey from an isolated survivor into the ranks of the enemy. Then, return to the quiet streets of Paradise, Ohio, where Mark James must navigate the radioactive fallout of the initial battle, realizing his hometown is still firmly in the crosshairs of a cosmic war. Finally, experience the chilling mechanics of Five's ultimate betrayal, seeing exactly how a trusted ally can be twisted into a weapon of mass destruction. These hidden chapters provide vital puzzle pieces to the larger science fiction epic, proving that sometimes the most dangerous monsters are not invading armies, but the friends standing right beside you.
13-18 Years 106 Pages
N/A /5
When a devastating fire destroys a popular local venue and leaves tragedy in its wake, the official story simply does not add up. As the smoke clears, you are drawn into a deeply tangled web of secrets, lies, and hidden motives surrounding the disaster. What the authorities are willing to write off as a horrific accident looks entirely different when you start examining the ashes. Desperate for the truth, you must navigate a dangerous underground world of deception and cover-ups to figure out who intentionally struck the match. With every clue you uncover, the suspect list grows, and the people you thought you could trust suddenly look incredibly suspicious. This tense, atmospheric thriller will keep you guessing at every turn, proving that some secrets are so dangerous that people are willing to burn everything to the ground just to keep them permanently hidden.
13-18 Years
N/A /5
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