Case One: Knock Down by Chris Ould
Victim: teenage female (13-14?). Unconscious. Head injury, laceration to arm. Struck by lorry. Driver present at scene. Possible victim ID = Ashleigh Jarvis. Bus pass + purse in pocket. No shoes. Feet dirty. When Ashleigh is taken to hospital following a traffic accident, an examination of the unconscious girl reveals injuries that suggest a disturbing series of events prior to her being knocked down. Ashleigh has been keeping a dark secret - and sixteen-year-old Trainee Police Officer, Holly Blades, will stop at nothing to discover the truth. Gritty, electrifying drama from BAFTA award-winning writer, Chris Ould: the freshest blood in YA crime fiction.
A brilliant, down-to-earth crime drama which brings the unforgiving and harsh world of street policing into new focus for the younger generationHard-hitting, challenging and explicit, it is compelling reading for teens aged 15 and over. * Lancashire Evening Post *
Just so cool: a real life police drama with a 16-year-old girl police trainee. I can't wait for the next in the series! * The Guardian *
This well researched story gives us an insight into the violent underbelly of London society, the story being told from a variety of perspectives. * The Irish Examiner *
Takes readers into the seedy and dangerous world of council estate gangs and crime, all seen through the candid eyes of a teenager trying to make her mark. * Amazon Editor's Picks *
The way this novel is put together works really well. I thought I'd figured out how [it] would fit together and then was pleasantly surprised to see that I wasn't quite right... The characters are realistic and for a teen novel this book is a breath of fresh air as there is no love interest involving the main character... It's great to have a crime novel that is written specifically for teenagers. * Sezzy Penguin’s Book Reviews Blog *
Just so cool: a real life police drama with a 16-year-old girl police trainee. I can't wait for the next in the series! * The Guardian *
This well researched story gives us an insight into the violent underbelly of London society, the story being told from a variety of perspectives. * The Irish Examiner *
Takes readers into the seedy and dangerous world of council estate gangs and crime, all seen through the candid eyes of a teenager trying to make her mark. * Amazon Editor's Picks *
The way this novel is put together works really well. I thought I'd figured out how [it] would fit together and then was pleasantly surprised to see that I wasn't quite right... The characters are realistic and for a teen novel this book is a breath of fresh air as there is no love interest involving the main character... It's great to have a crime novel that is written specifically for teenagers. * Sezzy Penguin’s Book Reviews Blog *
Chris Ould was first published as a novelist for adults before going on to become a BAFTA-winning screenwriter, writing for television dramas including The Bill, Casualty, Soldier Soldier and Hornblower.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781409547280 |
| ISBN 10 | 1409547280 |
| Title | Case One: Knock Down |
| Author | Chris Ould |
| Series | Street Duty |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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