Author:Kevin Sands
Follow the clues. Crack the code. Stay alive.
Potions, puzzles and the occasional explosion are all in a day's work for young apothecary Christopher Rowe. Murder is another matter.
It's a dangerous time to be the apprentice of Benedict Blackthorn. A wave of mysterious murders has sent shockwaves through London, and soon Christopher finds himself on the run. His only allies are his best friend, Tom, courageous Molly, and a loyal feathered friend, Bridget. His only clues are a coded message about his master's most dangerous project, and a cryptic warning - 'Tell no one!'
The race is on for Christopher: crack the code and uncover its secret, or become the next victim . . .
A brilliant, fast-paced adventure perfect for fans of Percy Jackson.
A corking addition to the Vampire Beach series
—— Birmingham PostDelightfully nasty, bonkers piratical fun. I laughed out loud on the Tube!'
—— Robin Stevens, bestselling author of Murder Most UnladylikeThink The Mighty Boosh for 8-year-olds with a dash of Lemony Snicket thrown in. Although Mabbitt has a voice all of his own.
—— The TimesAnarchic, adventurous and extremely funny, this is a fantastic debut at the younger end of middle-grade.
—— The BooksellerComedy, dash and imagination refresh a rebooted British hero.
—— Amanda Craig , New StatesmanPacked with blackmail, murder and revenge, Shoot to Kill is Young Bond at his best.
—— Sunday ExpressCole, Steve Cole, has picked up the bond baton from Charlie Higson with this his first book in the Young Bond sereis. It's set in mafia-soaked, golden-era Hollywood, giving this proto-007 plenty of scope for adventure. It's a cracking read with fantasic fight scenes, glam parties and some pretty decent plotting
—— The TimesNail-biting excitement
—— Primary Times