In the first book of Michael Buckley's Undertow trilogy, the Alpha arrived and the world was never the same. At the start of the second book, most of south Brooklyn is in ruins and the nation is terrified. Nearly everyone that Lyric Walker loves is either missing or presumed dead, including the mesmerising prince Fathom. It's up to Lyric to unite the Alpha before the second wave of a cataclysmic invasion wipes out mankind for good. The Undertow trilogy is an unforgettable reading experience that author E. Lockhart calls, "Allegorical and romantic, the book nevertheless reads like an action movie with especially awesome CGI." AGES: 12 and up AUTHOR: Michael Buckley's two middle grade series, the Sisters Grimm and NERDS, have sold more than 2.5 million copies. He has also worked as a stand-up comic, television writer, pasta maker, and a singer in a punk rock band. Visit his website at www.michaelbuckleywrites.com. SELLING POINTS: . Incredible author sales track: upwards of 2.5 million books sold, regular feature on the bestseller list, legions of boy/girl fans (growing up and now reading YA). . Tons of commercial appeal in its cross-genre blend of action-adventure, star-crossed romance, complex world-building, otherworldly premise, and unforgettable characters. . Smart, original, and action-filled take on these hugely popular trends in YA fiction, and written with high-stakes flair and a touch of humour. It's like nothing else out there. . Thought-provoking storyline raises intriguing questions about identity and race and belonging, with a xenophobic subplot that's reminiscent of the movie District 9. . New York Times bestselling, award-winning author for a combined 24 times for the series 'The Sisters Grimm' and 'NERDS'.