A great review of Brainjack by the CBCA

Set in the U.S. in the near future, sixteen-year-old Sam Wilson graduates from talented computer hacker and petty thief to cyber warrior in an heroic battle against cyber terrorism. As a result of his daring attack on the computer systems of the White House, Sam is recruited into the Homeland Security, Cyber Defence Division (CDD), an unlikely collection of computer whizz kids whose urgent mission is to protect the country's cyber network from imminent attack. Tension is unrelenting in this fast-paced action novel and complex issues of ethics and science are seamlessly embedded within it. The characters are well developed, Sam is an engaging protagonist, with plenty of initiative and capable of great loyalty and friendship in situations of extreme danger; the motley cast of minor characters is full of individual quirks and idiosyncrasies. Extensive use of technical jargon and information does not interfere with the non-technical reader's enjoyment, and the projected innovations in cyber technology are totally convincing. A great read. Recommended for ages 12+.