Recruited

By Lynn Mason

Terror-filled eyes. Lungs choked with water. A pounding heartbeat.
For Sydney Bristow, it’s a typical day in her not-so-typical after-school job–she’s an agent for SD-6, a top-secret division of the CIA. Or so she thinks.

This prequel is the first in a new series based on the smash ABC show Alias–it’s Sydney’s life before she discovers she’s working for the bad guys, juxtaposing normal college life against her fabulous exploits as a working spy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Release date: May 30, 2003
• ISBN: 9780375890345

Lynn Mason

Lynn Mason likes strong female protagonists with a penchant for getting themselves into trouble all over the world. The only thing more fun than watching a character get into trouble is watching her get out of it. When she's not globetrotting in search of her next story, she and her menagerie of furry friends live near Washington, D.C. Sign up for all the news and free books at www.lynnmason.com.

Reviews for Recruited

[bluesalamanders · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I always enjoyed the tv show Alias, so when I picked up some tie-in novels for my sister, I decided to read them before sending them to her. Recruited tells the story of how Sydney Bristow, exemplary student but shy and withdrawn, first joins SD-6, covert branch of the CIA. Some well-known characters from the show appear, including Francie, Jack, Sloan, and a cameo by Dixon.Recruited certainly isn't the best tie-in novel I've ever read; Sydney is depicted as a little too immature and socially awkward at the start and grows up unrealistically fast once she joins the agency. However, it's a quick read and for fans of the tv show, a fun way to visit old friends.

[lindseyrivers · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I went into this book with expectations of a quick light read. I was right. It took me less than a day. The writing is mediocre and the story right out of the series. Only fans of the series will have any interest in this book and even then, will probably be a little disappointed.

[ginnypotter34 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Sydney's story continues in this novel, taking us back to a time when SD-6 was a place to be proud of working for. The younger more insecure version of miss Bristow was quite intriguing. However, I found it very difficult to believe how immature Sydney acted. She spent a lot of time looking at 'hot guys' and hoping to get a date. Even at nineteen-I think she had better things to do.I did however like to see the combat training sessions and such. It was interesting to see how SD-6 prepares they're agents before they hit the feild.It was a pretty good book. Nice, easy read. I finished it in a day. It was worth it. A must read for Alias fanatics like me.