The H.I.V.E Series
By Mark Walden
A clever orphan, a secret villain school and high-stakes adventures against dangerous forces.
thrilling · imaginative · suspenseful · engaging
What is The H.I.V.E series by Mark Walden about?
Written from 2006 onwards, Mark Walden’s nine-book H.I.V.E. series follows Otto Malpense, a gifted orphan abducted to the Higher Institute of Villainous Education, a secret school training future super-villains. Alongside friends with remarkable talents, Otto navigates sinister lessons, daring escapes and increasingly dangerous conflicts that carry the story beyond the school and across the globe. Fast-paced science fiction adventure for readers around 9–14, with friendship, gadgets and dark humour. Includes peril, kidnapping, criminal schemes, threats and occasional violence.
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About the author
Mark Walden is a British author best known for his exciting H.I.V.E. series, which follows the adventures of young villains-in-training at a secret school. He loves creating thrilling stories full of action and clever twists. Mark hopes his books inspire children to use their imagination and enjoy reading even more.
All the books in The H.I.V.E series (in order)
H.I.V.E.: HIGHER INSTITUTE OF VILLAINOUS EDUCATION (HIVE)
by Mark Walden
Abducted to villain school, Otto must outwit deadly challenges before uncovering why escape is impossible.
The Overlord Protocol
by Mark Walden
A funeral trip turns deadly when Otto uncovers a villain’s plan to rule the world.
Escape Velocity
by Mark Walden
Otto’s strange new power may be the key to rescuing Nero—but who can he trust?
H.I.V.E. 4: Dreadnought
by Mark Walden
Otto’s rescue mission turns deadly when the villains’ true target is revealed.
Rogue
by Mark Walden
H.I.V.E.’s defences turn deadly as Wing and Raven hunt the world’s most wanted rogue.
H.I.V.E Zero Hour
by Mark Walden
Overlord returns, but only Otto can contain him—if Nero’s desperate plan succeeds.
Aftershock
by Mark Walden
A traitor stalks Siberia as Nero’s failed purge sparks a villainous civil war.
Deadlock
by Mark Walden
Rescue becomes a deadly game when Otto and Raven discover children trained to kill.
Bloodline
by Mark Walden
Otto’s deadliest enemy shares his blood—but who truly wants H.I.V.E. destroyed?
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