M G Harris

This is brilliant ! James Bond for boys !

Fast, thrilling action adventure with all one could want - ancient ruins, advanced technology, plenty of plot twist and turns and an exotic location. But this is not a light, frothy story, there is death, betrayal and fear all portrayed with sensitivity.

The 13 year old hero is intelligent and brave, and the notion of detailing his feelings via a blog works really well. In fact the whole format should appeal to the modern teenager.

The next in the Joshua Files, following Invisible City, and just as good.

Josh returns to Mexico, and the mysteries continue to unfold. He may have worked out how his father died, but there is much more to learn and endure.

The story goes up a notch, but I don't want to spoil it by telling you too much !

M G Harris has a sure touch, combining the adventure with good, believable characters and an easy style which gallops along. I just had to read it in a day, sneaking chapters in here and there, to find out what happens.

"I don't read fantasy"  I say all the time to Vicky but this book had me hooked.  Okay yes its a teenager's book so what, I  had a go and can not wait for the sequel out in a few days!