Nevermore: The Final Maximum Ride Adventure
| Company type | Novel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Literature |
| Founded | August 6, 2012 |
| Founder | James Patterson |
| Products | Book |
Nevermore: The Ultimate Maximum Ride Journey represents the eighth installment in the Maximum Ride collection authored by James Patterson, officially published on August 6, 2012.
Originally planned for a February 2012 launch, the book's release was postponed until August of the same year. Prior to this, a preview consisting of five chapters was included in the paperback "Deluxe Edition" of Angel: A Maximum Ride Novel earlier that year.
Plot
Residing in Oregon, Max and her Flock are preparing to start school. Dylan has become a member of the group, while Fang has departed to establish his own team, and Angel remains missing, presumed deceased. A formidable new faction known as the '99 Percenters' arises. At school, Dylan is commanded to capture Fang for experimental purposes and faces threats against Max should he refuse.
Fang’s newly formed group suffers an assault by Erasers led by an Ari clone; betrayal from two members results in Maya’s death. Angel is held prisoner and subjected to surgery by Jeb and Dr. Martinez—agents affiliated with the 99 Percenters—where she discovers her wings have been clipped and her eyesight impaired similarly to Iggy.
Wounded and guided by the Voice, Fang makes his way toward Max. Meanwhile, a date between Max and Dylan is interrupted when Nudge, Iggy, and Gazzy secretly record them; subsequently, their treehouse is set ablaze.
Following a tip received via a blog, Fang alerts the Flock to Angel’s whereabouts. They locate her in a laboratory where the scientists have committed suicide. After regaining her sight, Angel reunites with the group as they journey back to Oregon. Dylan, furious over Max and Fang’s reconciliation, causes significant chaos. Jeb, accompanied by the Ari clone and Erasers, attacks Fang’s residence aiming to obtain his DNA for immortality experiments. Dylan kills Ari but then attempts to kill Fang; Max steps in to stop him.
Dr. Martinez reveals she had been brainwashed by Jeb and subsequently moves the Flock to a secure tropical island inhabited by other enhanced children, including Max’s half-sister Ella. Martinez explains that humanity faces a lethal disease called 'H8E'; however, the bird-kids possess immunity, and the island is heavily fortified.
While Max and Fang share a kiss in her treehouse, Dylan warns them to seek refuge at the cliffs rather than caves. After a dispute during which Angel discloses that she is the Voice Max has been hearing telepathically, a massive explosion occurs. As a tsunami approaches, Max awakens underwater but survives using her abilities; Dylan rescues her along with Fang and Angel.
Angel confirms telepathically that others are safe within caves monitoring global satellites. The island suffers partial destruction; entire nations may be flooded or devastated. Max contemplates that they were created to endure this transformed world and professes her love for Fang.
Critical reception
The book received largely unfavorable critiques from reviewers and readers alike, who pointed out numerous inconsistencies in the plot, overused narrative elements, and limited artistic quality.