Genius: The Con

Three teen geniuses from diverse backgrounds must work together to stop a vicious warlord in this fast-paced sequel to the YA novel Genius: The Game, written by Leopoldo Gout

Genius is a breakthrough novel for young adults and others who love this mind-expanding genre. Genius is exciting, provocative, fresh, innovative, and smart, smart, smart. Please don't wait until Genius is a cult classic to read it. -- James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Maximum Ride novels

If he trusts you, you're in. You'll be playing a dangerous game, and he makes all the rules. The only way to win is to do the unexpected.

Tunde: Fourteen-year-old engineering genius. Racing against time to save his Nigerian village from a ruthless warlord.

Painted Wolf: Mysterious sixteen-year-old activist blogger and strategist from China. Determined to rescue her father from corrupt plans of India's youngest CEO and visionary.

Rex: Sixteen-year-old Mexican-American programmer and hacker. Falsely accused of stealing billions of government secrets.

The con: Trick a vicious warlord. Infiltrate a mastermind's organization. Protect their families. Save the world.

Get ready to run

Praise for Genius: The Game:

Strong characters who show their bravery throughout, friendships that do not falter, and ethics that do not fail, even when characters are faced with the impossible, are a refreshing change to most teenage novels. Readers will be caught up in the brilliance of the three characters and be surprised at the many twists and turns that they must confront. A gripping must-have. --School Library Journal, starred review

Gout's characters are believable and immensely likable and their friendship serves as a delightful and realistic anchor amid the fast-moving chaos. Science and technology may take center stage in Gout's fictional Game, but it's the less flashy craft of writing that sells the story. --The New York Times Book Review

A fast-moving story that presents its protagonists with intriguing moral choices --Publishers Weekly

Read the whole series
Genius: The Game
Genius: The Con
Genius: The Revolution

Author: Leopoldo Gout
Publisher: Square Fish
Published: 08/07/2018
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781250158680
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 11
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 195235 / Genius: The Con

About the Author
Leopoldo Gout, author of Genius, is a writer, artist, and filmmaker who hails from Mexico. After studying in London, Gout produced the award-winning film Days of Grace, which A. O. Scott of the New York Times called "potent and vigorous." He is the executive producer of the number one show of summer 2017, sci-fi drama Zoo on CBS and is partnered with James Patterson Entertainment to produce Maximum Ride. Leopoldo Gout resides in New York City with his wife and two children.