Bionic Agent
Published on 1. April 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-4095-0975-2 (ISBN)
Description
Cybernetically-enhanced, bionic crime fighter Jordan Stryker is going to have the criminals running for the shadows in the first of this gripping new action-adventure series for the Twenty-First Century. Twelve-year-old Ben Smith's life is changed forever when a chain-reaction of explosions rips through his home, killing his mother and blowing off Ben's right arm. But where Ben Smith dies, Jordan Stryker is born - a technologically-enhanced, bionic boy built to fight crime. Now, acting as an undercover agent for secret police force Unit Red; his rebuilt arm can punch through steel; his brain links directly to the internet; his hearing is super-sensitive, and he can spot hidden weapons thanks to his X-Ray vision - which definitely has other 'perks'. On his first mission for Unit Red, Jordan is plunged into an underground world of dangerous gangs and extreme activists in the hunt for the criminals responsible for the explosion that killed his mother.
But as Jordan struggles to come to terms with the loss of his family, remnants of Alan's old life are around every corner, especially when it reunites him with Amy - Alan's best friend, and daughter of one of London's biggest gangland bosses. This work offers a fast-paced, thrill ride with Britain's newest, bravest, most up-to-date action hero, from the best-selling author of "Kiss of Death".
But as Jordan struggles to come to terms with the loss of his family, remnants of Alan's old life are around every corner, especially when it reunites him with Amy - Alan's best friend, and daughter of one of London's biggest gangland bosses. This work offers a fast-paced, thrill ride with Britain's newest, bravest, most up-to-date action hero, from the best-selling author of "Kiss of Death".
Reviews / Votes
Although Malcolm Rose delivers all the required ker-pows and take-thattery, this is a proper, well-plotted detective story for ages eight to 12. * Jewish Chronicle * A recommended read for Alex Rider fans, this is fast-paced and all-action, although the fictional 'who-dunnit' is almost overshadowed by the shocking true life revelation at the end... * Learning and Support Magazine * Absolute genius! * Scarthin Books * Absolute genius! This book deserves its own genre, a mix between fact and fiction, emotion and plenty of action. A masterpiece by Malcolm Rose, even better than Kiss of Death. A tale of a boy's unparalleled determination to live but firmly based on what could be a real life story with a very real potential disaster. Based around the actual boat "SS Richard Montgomery" which is a wrecked boat on the bottom of the River Thames carrying 1400 tonnes of explosives, this book carries a terrifying amount of truth to it, but this is what makes it such brilliant book to read. Another scary fact is that you won't want to put it down as you will definitely read it over and over again until the pages are worn to nothing! * Scarthin Books * Buzzing with the thrills and spills of a James Bond blockbuster. * Lancashire Evening Post * An action packed thriller in which nothing is too precious to be destroyed. * Lovereading4kids.co.uk * Malcolm Rose is one of the master writers of children's fiction and the first book of his new action-packed adventure series is buzzing with the thrills and spills of a James Bond blockbuster and the technological wizardry of Iron Man. * Lancashire Evening Post * Fast paced adventure story...Simple yet strong prose makes this ideal for young boys (about 9+) who enjoy a fast-paced thriller including bombs, speed boats, explosions, with the added bonus of the whodunit element...A gripping, unputdownable read which will really appeal to any boy who has a taste for adventure and gadgets. * Lovely Treez Reads blog * I have to say that I really enjoyed reading Jordan Stryker. There's a good balance of action, romance and teen sarcastic humour to make this a believable story, but also a flight of fancy too. Teenage boys will love this series if they have ever liked any spy novel. The fact that he is a teenager and he's given all these fantastic additions with his bionics is great in itself, then add to this that he gets his own fancy sports car too (at the end) then you have most 15 / 16 year old boys dream which they can live vicariously through this character. * Soreriamag.co.uk - reviewed by Rob Allwright *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 11 years
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 170 mm
Weight
350 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4095-0975-2 (9781409509752)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Malcolm Rose was born in Coventry and began his career as a research scientist. He started writing stories while studying for his DPhil degree in chemistry, as a means of escape from everyday life. He is now a full-time writer best known for his gripping science-based thrillers and forensic crime series. He has been awarded the Angus Book Award twice and the Lancashire Children's Book of the Year. His novel, Kiss of Death, was chosen for the national Booked Up reading scheme, and was shortlisted for four prizes, including the Salisbury Schools' Book Award.