Evil Genius

Cadel Piggott has agenius IQ and afascination with systems of all kinds. At seven, he was illegally hacking into computers. Now hes fourteen and studying for his World Domination degree, taking classes like embezzlement, forgery, and infiltration at the institute founded by criminal mastermind Dr. Phineas Darkkon. Although Cadel may be advanced beyond his years, at heart hes a lonely kid. When he falls for the mysterious and brilliant Kay-Lee, he begins to question the moral implications of his studies. But is it too late to stop Dr. Darkkon fromcarrying out his evil plot?Includes an interview with the author and a teaser to the next book in the trilogy, Genius Squad.

CATHERINE JINKS is a three-time winner of the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award and was honored with a Centenary Medal for her contribution to Australian children's literature. She lives in Leura, Australia.