The Missing

<p>Bryce would never have just left. Thirteen-year-old Zach knows that deep in his bones. Something terrible must have happened to his older brother. But Zach must question everything when a hidden message in his favorite video game connects Bryce to a top-secret government project and a bridge to the virtual world. Racing against a deadly Ranger dispatched to stop him Zach and his friends begin a frantic quest to find the truth. But is Zach willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to save his brother?</p><p>Kids age 10-15 who are obsessed with Fortnite Minecraft and Ready Player One will quickly relate to this fast-paced modern-day story the first installment of the <em>Final Kingdom </em>trilogy from Steven K. Smith author of the popular middle grade series <em>The Virginia Mysteries</em> and <em>Brother Wars</em>.</p>