Author:Paul Adam
'My mum killed my dad, then dragged his body all the way along the beach . . . I don't believe a word of it'
Max Cassidy is a teenage escapologist, so good he's nicknamed the Half-pint Houdini. His father disappeared two years ago and his body has never been found. His mother is now serving a life sentence for her husband's murder.
Max's mission to learn the truth about his family takes him on an thrilling journey, from London to the horrors of the terrifying Shadow Island in central America.
Escapology is dangerous but not nearly as dangerous as real life . . .
The first book in Paul Adam's fast and furious Max Cassidy thriller series.
It is written in clear, punchy prose and displays Adam's talent for tension. It is somewhere that Charlie Higson fans might go next
—— The Sunday TimesIt's pacy and exciting and very accessible. Fans of high octane adventure are going to enjoy reading about Max Cassidy
—— thebookbag.co.ukThrilling
—— Bournemouth Daily EchoPaul Adam's Escape From Shadow Island . . . hits all the right notes for a rip-roaring adventure
—— Sunday Business PostAccompanied by fun illustrations throughout, this series is a real find as a strong male narrator is a rare thing indeed
—— writeaway.org.ukA story of family life at its funniest, packed with schoolboy humour
—— Newham RecorderHillarious
—— Yorkshire Evening PostI think this book is the funniest book I've ever read!
—— Evan Jones , South Wales ArgusThis book really makes you giggle
—— Brandon Nichols , School Review