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title: "Masterminds: A Suspenseful Mystery Adventure About Secrets in a Perfect Town"
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# 4.7/5 from 2,329 reviews Audiobook with immersive character voices Top #11 in Children's Dystopian Sci-Fi Masterminds: A Suspenseful Mystery Adventure About Secrets in a Perfect Town

**Price:** R357
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## Summary

> 🔍 Unlock the secrets of Serenity—where perfection hides the darkest mysteries!

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- **What is this?** Masterminds: A Suspenseful Mystery Adventure About Secrets in a Perfect Town
- **How much does it cost?** R357 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Sequel-Ready Adventure:** Get hooked now and stay ahead with the recently released sequel, 'Masterminds: Criminal Destiny.'
- • **Thought-Provoking Plot:** Explore a chilling experiment in a 'perfect' town where clones of criminal masterminds uncover dark secrets.
- • **Multi-Format Experience:** Enjoy the story your way—whether flipping pages or immersing in the audiobook’s dynamic character voices.
- • **Dystopian Thriller Mastery:** Dive into a gripping story ranked #11 in Children's Dystopian Science Fiction, perfect for curious minds craving suspense.
- • **Critically Acclaimed & Loved:** Join over 2,300 readers who rated it 4.7 stars, making it a must-have for your collection and conversation starters.

## Overview

Masterminds by Gordon Korman is a top-ranked children’s dystopian mystery novel featuring five middle schoolers uncovering their identities as clones in a seemingly perfect town. With a 4.7-star rating from over 2,300 readers and available in both print and audiobook formats, it offers a suspenseful, thought-provoking adventure that’s perfect for young adults and families alike.

## Description

desertcart.com: Masterminds: A Suspenseful Mystery Adventure About Secrets in a Perfect Town: 9780062299994: Korman, Gordon: Books

Review: Thought provoking and exciting (even for parents) - Thought I'd share my daughter's review of Masterminds, with the addition that I am in awe of Gordon Korman's original plots, situations, and characters. Since reading Schooled and Ungifted a few years back as a family, I've been a fan. And, on family road trips, we've thoroughly enjoyed The Kidnapped series and now Masterminds. We're listening to Part II, Criminal Destiny right now (well, not right now). Here's my daughter's review: Masterminds is not the average middle grade/young adult novel you’ll read. It’s not about talking dogs or first grade trouble-makers. No, Masterminds is about far more serious matters. Here’s a quick summary: Five middle schoolers live in a so-called perfect town, Serenity, New Mexico; there is no violence, no poverty, and absolutely no awareness of the outside world. Tori, Malek, Hector, Amber, and Eli (the five main characters) go on a long, blood-curdling journey, to find out that eleven kids in Serenity, including them, are clones. Their whole life has been a science experiment to see how clones of criminal masterminds would act in a “loving” society like Serenity. Whoa! The book’s premise is so fascinating, but the author’s gripping writing and strong characters make it that much better. I recommend listening to the audiobook, because it’s cool hearing the different voices of the characters, but a paper copy is fine too. Masterminds will send a shiver down your spine. By the end of the book, you will be trapped inside the story, put in the main characters situation… and begging for more. And you’re in luck, because a sequel just came out in February; it’s called Masterminds: Criminal Destiny.
Review: Great children’s book - Granddaughter loves this author

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #27,891 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Children's Dystopian Science Fiction Books #221 in Children's Mystery, Detective, & Spy #1,198 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,329 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thought provoking and exciting (even for parents)
*by L***Y on March 15, 2016*

Thought I'd share my daughter's review of Masterminds, with the addition that I am in awe of Gordon Korman's original plots, situations, and characters. Since reading Schooled and Ungifted a few years back as a family, I've been a fan. And, on family road trips, we've thoroughly enjoyed The Kidnapped series and now Masterminds. We're listening to Part II, Criminal Destiny right now (well, not right now). Here's my daughter's review: Masterminds is not the average middle grade/young adult novel you’ll read. It’s not about talking dogs or first grade trouble-makers. No, Masterminds is about far more serious matters. Here’s a quick summary: Five middle schoolers live in a so-called perfect town, Serenity, New Mexico; there is no violence, no poverty, and absolutely no awareness of the outside world. Tori, Malek, Hector, Amber, and Eli (the five main characters) go on a long, blood-curdling journey, to find out that eleven kids in Serenity, including them, are clones. Their whole life has been a science experiment to see how clones of criminal masterminds would act in a “loving” society like Serenity. Whoa! The book’s premise is so fascinating, but the author’s gripping writing and strong characters make it that much better. I recommend listening to the audiobook, because it’s cool hearing the different voices of the characters, but a paper copy is fine too. Masterminds will send a shiver down your spine. By the end of the book, you will be trapped inside the story, put in the main characters situation… and begging for more. And you’re in luck, because a sequel just came out in February; it’s called Masterminds: Criminal Destiny.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great children’s book
*by H***N on March 12, 2026*

Granddaughter loves this author

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book!
*by C***E on January 31, 2026*

The best thing about this book is that it always keeps you guessing. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-18*