H.I.V.E.

Q: "How many books are in the H.I.V.E. series?"

"There are nine books in the H.I.V.E. series, published between 2006 and 2022."

Q: "What is the first book in the H.I.V.E. series?"

"The first book in the H.I.V.E. series is H.I.V.E., published in 2006."

Q: "Who is Otto Malpense?"

"Otto Malpense is the protagonist of the H.I.V.E. series. He is a 13-year-old criminal genius who is abducted from his orphanage and enrolled at H.I.V.E., the Higher Institute of Villainous Education. Brilliant and resourceful, Otto quickly becomes central to events at the school and finds himself involved in conspiracies that extend far beyond the academy walls."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	H.I.V.E.	2006	Mark Walden	Buy
2	The Overlord Protocol	2007	Mark Walden	Buy
4	Escape Velocity	2008	Mark Walden	Buy
5	Dreadnought	2009	Mark Walden	Buy
6	Rogue	2010	Mark Walden	Buy
7	Zero Hour	2010	Mark Walden	Buy
8	Aftershock	2011	Mark Walden	Buy
9	Deadlock	2013	Mark Walden	Buy
10	Bloodline	2022	Mark Walden	Buy

The H.I.V.E. series is set at the Higher Institute of Villainous Education, a secret school hidden inside a volcanic island that trains children to become the next generation of criminal masterminds. The protagonist is Otto Malpense, a teenage genius who is kidnapped and enrolled against his will. Together with a group of friends, Otto navigates the dangerous world of supervillainy while uncovering deeper conspiracies.

The series ran from 2006 to 2022 across ten books. H.I.V.E. (2006) introduced the school and its characters. Subsequent novels raised the stakes as Otto and his friends moved from school-based adventures to global threats involving rogue AIs, shadowy organizations, and rival villains. The series blends spy thriller tropes with dark humor and a cast of morally ambiguous characters.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the H.I.V.E. series?

There are nine books in the H.I.V.E. series, published between 2006 and 2022.

What is the first book in the H.I.V.E. series?

The first book in the H.I.V.E. series is H.I.V.E., published in 2006.

Who is Otto Malpense?

Otto Malpense is the protagonist of the H.I.V.E. series. He is a 13-year-old criminal genius who is abducted from his orphanage and enrolled at H.I.V.E., the Higher Institute of Villainous Education. Brilliant and resourceful, Otto quickly becomes central to events at the school and finds himself involved in conspiracies that extend far beyond the academy walls.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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