Roland Smith here, checking in on this fabulous board for the first time! I'm the author of the Storm Runners series, TENTACLES, and many other novels. I've been lurking on this board for months and I can't tell you how pleased I am to step out from the shadows and introduce myself.
As you know Peter Lerangis's new book THE DEAD OF NIGHT will be out March 6th. I can hardly wait to get his book into my hands! I won't be writing on that day, I'll be reading Peter's book! And speaking of THE DEAD OF NIGHT, I'm thrilled to reveal the title and cover of my contribution to 39 Clues. It's called SHATTERPROOF and will be out on September 4th.
In this book, the Cahills are hunting for and being hunted by the Vespers in five different countries and it's not going well for them - the hostages are in serious peril, and Erasmus is . . . We'll, I've said enough.
But I'm curious. What do you think happens to the beleaguered Cahills in THE DEAD OF NIGHT and SHATTERPROOF? I'll be monitoring your responses from my secret Madrigal hideout somewhere in Oregon. I'm looking forward to hearing what you have to say.
Best,
Roland Smith
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Posted at: 11:53 am on February 23, 2012
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I don't want to spoil it for anyone but I've heard a rumour that maybe Alisair will die....(maybe)
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Posted at: 5:19 am on April 17, 2012
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I cant wait!!!!!!!!!
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We are the Cahills....
And Were under ATTACK.
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Posted at: 5:59 pm on April 17, 2012
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Dear Mr. Smith,I just had a couple of questions to ask, but before I start can I just say that I am a huge fan of your books! I am so happy that you are writing the next Cahills vs. Vespers book. 
Q1: What can everyone expect from Shatterproof?Q2: When will an excerpt of the book be revealed?Q3: Can everybody (around August or so) pre-order Shatterproof from Amazon like most people did with The Dead of Night?Thanks for all your time!
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Posted at: 8:50 pm on April 17, 2012
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hi i am simmie i'm in 6th grade and i love the 39 clues!!!!!!!
according to the 39 clues website test i'm a ekat.
i just got done reading dead of night and can not wait till shatterproof comes out!!!!!!!
Posted at: 4:38 pm on April 18, 2012
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The cover is really nice. I am just wondering if there is a 3rd series of the cahill saga.
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Posted at: 1:42 am on April 19, 2012
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I spend most of my time writing books, but Cahill business sometimes interferes. I was at the Oregon coast a couple of days ago, working on a book, and decided to take a break and walk on the beach. Seagulls, seals, and what the...? I look over and see a bald eagle posing as a shore bird. Seems like something the Vespers would arrange. As a Madrigal you have to constantly keep your eyes open. And sometimes it's unusual things like this that end up in books. I've filed the "eagle on the beach" under "cool things to put in a book" in the back of my brain. One day that eagle might be famous.
And here's an answer to a question from the board...
Do you do a lot of research for your books? Absolutely! Sometimes it takes me twice as long to do the research as it does to write the book. In the case of Shatterproof, I had to do research about...oops, I can't tell you what I had to research because that would give away to much. Let's just say the research involved several countries, gadgets, and eras.
Posted at: 10:59 am on April 19, 2012
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cool i love books
Just cause the race is lost never give up running
Posted at: 1:14 pm on April 19, 2012
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What the?!!!!!
That is awesome!
whats the diamond about?
Posted at: 3:41 pm on April 19, 2012
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I think Vesper One is Damien Vesper.
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Posted at: 5:14 pm on April 19, 2012
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I am sooo excited for the next book!! I'm an 8th grader (almost a high school freshman) and I still ove them even though I started reading the clue hunt in 5th grade!!!
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Giffindor 4evr!!!
Can't you Tell I'm an Ekat?? ;)
Posted at: 8:01 pm on April 19, 2012
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i case this is tracked i've input a code that cover is so cool
this is the code figure it out and you r a true cahill: ypjiueferds iuyrft irteds
Lucians+Ekaterinas+Thomas+Janus= Cahill
Posted at: 9:15 pm on April 19, 2012
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Cool Go Shatterproof nice title name and a new author in the bunch
Hello. Do you know why Vespers stink? its because they arent CAHILLS!
Posted at: 10:22 pm on April 19, 2012
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man i love all those books also i need help on misson 3 i think
Posted at: 3:04 am on April 20, 2012
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Dear Mr. Smith
Cool shades.
Sincerly yours,
DIRECTIONER
"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough."~Mae West
Posted at: 8:55 am on April 20, 2012
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Diamonds can only be cut/destroyed by other diamonds. In other words, they're "shatterproof."
What's pink and fluffy?
-Pink Fluff
What's blue and fluffy?
-Pink fluff holding its breath
yo
Emily :)
Posted at: 12:15 pm on April 20, 2012
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I'm probably not the first to notice this, but I can see tiny inscriptions on the diamond on the cover. And again, I'm probably not the only one to notice this, but it seems that a laser is breaking the diamond. So it would seem that the diamond on the cover is not 'Shatterproof'.
-Larry
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Posted at: 8:08 pm on April 20, 2012
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Roland, I heard from Peter Lerangis that you gave him a copy of Shatterproof. How? Are you already finished writing it and just waiting for it to be printed and all that?
I can't wait for Day Of Doom.
It's cruelty that it can't come out soon!
Will the Cahills win, or lose?
I'll have to wait for this important news!
Posted at: 11:49 pm on April 20, 2012
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I'm hoping that none of the hostages die, because that would be seriously uncool.
I am DYING to know more about Arthur Trent. I also think it stinks that Mr. McIntyre dies. Arthur was the one who murdered him, according to Dan. I have a hunch that Arthur is Vesper 1. Or one of the Vespers, secretly a Cahill spy. I hope there is more about Amy and Jake in Shatterproof and that Amy realizes that her dad is really alive. Maybe her mom is too. I think that Amy has a pretty big role to play, coming up. Atticus too.
My fingers are crossed that there is something between Jake and Amy. Are the Rapid Fire books only on Nook? I really want to read one, and my friend keeps trying to tell me all of the secrets. I have a Kobo.
So long,
ABCGirl
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Posted at: 7:35 am on April 21, 2012
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Damien Vesper is dead.
ABCGirl
Posted at: 7:41 am on April 21, 2012
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Yeah. I see the inscriptions, too.
-EM (stands for Emily Mayer and Em. Mayer is NOT my real last name)
The thief comes only tostealandkillanddestroy;
I have come that they may havelife,and have it to thefull
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Posted at: 12:04 pm on April 21, 2012
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Wait a second, Roland Smith is a Mod?!?!?!
I have a couple questions:
When a book is finished, why can't the bext author get a copy of it and strt writing right away and then by the time the book comes out the next book is about done being written? Then we wouldn't have to wait so long.
You said that you like all foods that start with the letter 'P'. Do you like pumpkin pancakes? I've actually had those and they are GOOD!!!!!! Also why do you like all foods that start with 'P'?
-EM
The thief comes only tostealandkillanddestroy;
I have come that they may havelife,and have it to thefull
~John10:10
Posted at: 12:30 pm on April 21, 2012
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Yay! I can't wait, and I LOVE your books. I read Cryptid Hunters and then I got like all your books from the library. I think my favorite's either the Cryptid Hunters books or the I.Q. series. Can't wait to see what you put into the series! :D
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Posted at: 1:22 pm on April 21, 2012
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September 4th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just can't wait that long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have already read The Dead Of Night. It's fabulus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted at: 2:52 pm on April 21, 2012
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i bet vesper one has amy and dan pick a hostsage and if they don't hurry i'd say alistar oh dies
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Posted at: 3:42 pm on April 21, 2012
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are those the accual letters in the code because if they are i figured out the code
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Posted at: 3:50 pm on April 21, 2012
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OMG!!!!!!!!!!! This is insane!! I hope no one dies though!
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Posted at: 6:04 pm on April 21, 2012
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The cover looks really cool!!! Idk what'll happen in Shatterproof, but judging by the past books in the series, it'll be EPIC!!!
-Rebecca
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Posted at: 10:39 pm on April 21, 2012
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too much agony
Posted at: 1:40 pm on April 22, 2012
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I read The Dead of Night the day it came out. And now I have to wait till SEPTEMBER till Shatterproof? I'm gonna die!!!!!
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Posted at: 5:42 pm on April 22, 2012
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If the book is already finished being made than why do we need to wait five months to see it.
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Posted at: 9:23 pm on April 22, 2012
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who do you think killed myckatire. september 4th what is he thinking making us wait that long the tomas could break into the the black circle in ??????? before the book comes out
Posted at: 9:33 pm on April 22, 2012
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they will make it a live! because if they don't, there would be no book 5! IIJJMOONS
Posted at: 11:14 pm on April 22, 2012
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Is Artur Trent Vesper 1?
"Greeks don't fight like heroes, heroes fight like Greeks" (Churchill) I am PROUD to be Greek.
Posted at: 8:52 am on April 23, 2012
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i love the hunger games
Posted at: 5:34 pm on April 23, 2012
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favorite seires
"Katniss there is no district twelve" Gale
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Posted at: 5:45 pm on April 23, 2012
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this is so awesome i love the 39 clues
Posted at: 5:47 pm on April 23, 2012
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i love the hunger games
Posted at: 5:53 pm on April 23, 2012
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Agent: JetStrong6. Book Cover 4 EPIC. Add my card and BTW i'm a Janus member, I worked with others before and guys, this a rough time, you may have ran into Vespers Before, they are lurking in darkness and plan to take us over, "The DEVIL is here to Strike". Dan's father is alive. Meet Peter Lerangis if he visits in your area, we could get him to leak out some top secret information about the clue hunt and still the Vesper Strike. Do all you can. Cahills forever. Stay alert! Anyways......
LETS PARTY HAIL YEA!!!! xP Go CAHILLS!!!
THIS BOOK IS SO AWESOME :)
Posted at: 7:30 pm on April 23, 2012
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Please give us a hint on what happens in shatterproof, I think Dan will try to make the serum. What
branch are you? please anwser.
P.S I live in Oregon to,but not in Portland I've been there though.
Posted at: 9:04 pm on April 23, 2012
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