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Emika Chen is a teenage hacker whose mission to expose a sinister plot leads her into the shadows of the clandestine group called the Blackcoats. Together, they navigate the complex world of computer crimes, espionage, and internet gaming, uncovering a web of intrigue that challenges both their skills and loyalties.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Marie Lu
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