Books like Burning midnight by Will McIntosh
When wealthy CEO Alex Holliday launches a high-stakes hunt for a priceless collectible sphere, four adventurous teens—Sully, Hunter, Dom, and Mandy—team up to outwit his unscrupulous corporate ambition. Their quest blends sci‑fi intrigue with a spirited battle against social stratification, as the group navigates both danger and friendship to secure the coveted prize before the billionaire can claim it for himself.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Adventure Fiction/Treasure Hunt
Authors: Will McIntosh
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