Ice Claw by David Gilman
Max Gordon is wanted for murder. Max witnesses the last moments of a mysterious Basque monk, who screams a cryptic clue before plummeting to his death. The clue is a prophecy that fortells of a cataclysmic ecological event which will kill millions across Europe. Now Max is trapped in the darkness of a dead man's secret and the hunt is on.
David Gilman's debut The Devil's Breath is a lot of fun. . the relationship between the two boys provides thrills and spills and the eco angle will go down well. What Gilman, a successful scriptwriter, does superlatively is heart-pounding action -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
A big solid blockbuster, packed with tough men, beautiful women and exotic locations. The descriptions of the Bushmen are fascinating, and the big set pieces are always exciting, ensuring that readers will race through this enjoyable adventure story * Guardian *
David Gilman's The Devil's Breath takes no hostages in an exciting fast paced story that never lets up -- Nicholas Tucker * Independent *
Adrenaline-packed -- Publishers Weekly
This is action-packed adventure at its best, with lots of relevant references for today's teens, who will gobble it down. -- Kirkus Reviews
David Gilman's debut The Devil's Breath is a lot of fun . . . the relationship between the two boys provides thrills and spills and the eco angle will go down well. What Gilman, a successful scriptwriter, does superlatively is heart-pounding action -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
A big solid blockbuster, packed with tough men, beautiful women and exotic locations. The descriptions of the Bushmen are fascinating, and the big set pieces are always exciting, ensuring that readers will race through this enjoyable adventure story * Guardian *
David Gilman's The Devil's Breath takes no hostages in an exciting fast paced story that never lets up -- Nicholas Tucker * Independent *
A big solid blockbuster, packed with tough men, beautiful women and exotic locations. The descriptions of the Bushmen are fascinating, and the big set pieces are always exciting, ensuring that readers will race through this enjoyable adventure story * Guardian *
David Gilman's The Devil's Breath takes no hostages in an exciting fast paced story that never lets up -- Nicholas Tucker * Independent *
Adrenaline-packed -- Publishers Weekly
This is action-packed adventure at its best, with lots of relevant references for today's teens, who will gobble it down. -- Kirkus Reviews
David Gilman's debut The Devil's Breath is a lot of fun . . . the relationship between the two boys provides thrills and spills and the eco angle will go down well. What Gilman, a successful scriptwriter, does superlatively is heart-pounding action -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
A big solid blockbuster, packed with tough men, beautiful women and exotic locations. The descriptions of the Bushmen are fascinating, and the big set pieces are always exciting, ensuring that readers will race through this enjoyable adventure story * Guardian *
David Gilman's The Devil's Breath takes no hostages in an exciting fast paced story that never lets up -- Nicholas Tucker * Independent *
David Gilman is an incredibly exciting new talent to the Puffin list. The author of Danger Zone: The Devil's Breath, he is also a successful screenwriter. For the last six years David has been principal writer on A Touch of Frost, with last year's episode garnering a BAFTA nomination. He served in the Parachute Regiment's Reconnaissance Platoon and has has travelled the world, gathering inspiration for his books along the way.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780141323039 |
| ISBN 10 | 0141323035 |
| Title | Ice Claw |
| Author | David Gilman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Year published | 2008-07-03 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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