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what is the first book in the hive series
The first book in the hive series is Higher Institute of Villainous Education
what's the second book in the hive series
The second book in the hive series is The Overlord Protocol
what's the third book in the hive series
The third book in the hive series is Dreadnought
what's the last book in the hive series
The last book in the hive series is Deadlock

Question: who is the author
Self-contained rewrite: who is the author of the hive series