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Area 7 (Shane Schofield, #2)

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Mystery & Thriller Fiction Suspense Science Fiction Mystery & Thriller

by Matthew Reilly

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4.08 (12K ratings)
calendar_today 2001
description 507 pages

Area 7 by Matthew Reilly holds a highly rated rating of 4.08 out of 5, based on 12K reader ratings. First published in 2001. The book spans 507 pages.

About Area 7

Matthew Reilly dazzled the world with his electrifying thrillers Ice Station and Temple. And now, Shane "Scarecrow" Schofield returns with his most harrowing and explosive adventure yet. . .AREA 7It is America's most secret base, hidden deep in the Utah desert, an Air Force installation known only as Area 7. And today, it has a visitor - the President of the United States. He has come to inspect Area 7, to examine its secrets for himself. But he's going to get more than he bargained for on this trip. Because hostile forces are waiting inside.Among the President's helicopter crew, however, is a young Marine. He is quiet, enigmatic, and he hides his eyes behind a pair of silver sunglasses. His name is Schofield. Call-sign: Scarecrow. Rumor has it, he's a good man in a storm. Judging by what the President has just walked into, he'd better be...

Detail Value
Author Matthew Reilly
Published 2001
Pages 507
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Suspense, Science Fiction, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 4.08 / 5.00
Total Ratings 12,024

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.1
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12K ratings
With a rating of 4.08, Area 7 is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.08
This Book
3.95
Science Fiction Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Area 7?

Area 7 is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Suspense, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.

Is Area 7 worth reading?

Based on 12K reader ratings, Area 7 has an average score of 4.08 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Area 7?

Area 7 has 507 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Area 7?

Area 7 was written by Matthew Reilly. It was first published in 2001.

What is the ISBN for Area 7?

The ISBN-13 for Area 7 is 9780312983220.0.

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