the cover. They find a three story-high, two-meter thick concrete wall that surrounds Phoenix. They climb over and see the land is a barren wasteland. Reeve finds them and taken back to town to be interviewed by Calvin, Reeve says they were lost. Crazy Bill escapes the security center. The next day Luke, Peter and Jordan hear a phone ringing in the town square. Main characters Luke Hunter is the 15-year-old main protagonist of Arrival who moved to Phoenix from Sydney. His and his mother's arrival in Phoenix triggers the hundred-day countdown to the end of the world as they are the last citizens to arrive. He befriends Peter and Jordan. He is resentful of his mum divorcing his dad. Peter Weir is among the first of Phoenix's citizens and the first Luke meets at Phoenix High. He is falling in love with Jordan. Jordan Burke one of the newest citizens to Phoenix and her feelings toward Peter are neutral, despite his attraction to her. She serves as the group's glue whenever disagreements arise. Emily Hunter is Luke's recently divorced mother who is much more keen to move to Phoenix than he is. She remains oblivious to the Co-operative's real intentions. Off. Matthew Reeve works as a security guard for Phoenix's security force, in place of police. He aids the main group's escape from the airport and covers for them after they were caught on the opposite side of the fence. Off. Bruce Calvin is the main security chief working in Phoenix. He is badly injured after he catches Crazy Bill at the town's airport. Crazy Bill is Phoenix's only homeless person and is described by security guards as suffering from 'fallout'. He knows much information about the Co-operative's schemes. Dr. Rob Montag is Phoenix's doctor who treats Luke after he is randomly bashed by Crazy Bill. Ms Pryor is Phoenix High's principal who keeps a very close watch on Luke, Jordan and Peter. Reception Reviewers praised the suspense generated by Arrival. Readings calls it a "good conspiracy thriller" that pulls the reader along, wondering what will happen next. Kirkus Reviews complements the book, calling it "compulsively readable," though the review also describes it as "commercial grade" and notes that it would be "unsatisfying" if read without the rest of the series. References External links Chris Morphew's Official Site Series Official Site 2009 Australian novels Australian adventure novels Australian young