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Boy Soldier

This thrilling series plunges readers into the heart of intense military operations through the eyes of a young army recruit. Experience high-stakes missions and dangerous global conflicts that test the limits of courage and resilience. The narrative offers a raw, action-packed look at the realities faced by soldiers in perilous situations. It's a compelling read for fans of gritty military fiction.

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  1. 1

    Boy soldier

    • 329 pages
    • 12 hours of reading
    3.9(1725)Add rating

    Danny Watts, a seventeen-year-old, discovers that his grandfather, Fergus, an SAS explosives expert, is a traitor who betrayed his country for drug money. After being arrested, Fergus is believed to have died in a Colombian jail, shattering Danny's dreams of becoming a soldier. However, Danny learns that Fergus is alive in the UK, living under an assumed name. Determined to find him and seek revenge, Danny embarks on a dangerous quest that leads to a thrilling chase, putting both him and Fergus in peril from those who want them dead. This fast-paced thriller is filled with action, SAS procedures, and survival techniques, making it an engaging read for teenagers. The story is part of a four-book series, with TV rights sold to Zenith, known for producing popular series like Inspector Morse and Byker Grove. The author, Robert Rigby, has a diverse background in journalism, music, and children's theatre, and has established himself as a prominent playwright for young audiences. His work has been recognized internationally, and he now focuses primarily on television writing.

    Boy soldier
  2. 2

    Payback

    • 295 pages
    • 11 hours of reading
    3.7(57)Add rating

    In the high-octane sequel to "Boy Soldier", seventeen-year-old Danny and his grandfather, ex-SAS explosives expert Fergus, are on the run again, with their cover in southern Spain blown. Encouraged by the mysterious Deveraux, they return to London to confront their ruthless enemy in MI6, Fincham. But a teenage suicide bomber has brought death and destruction to the heart of Westminster. And there seem to be plenty of other willing martyrs. As the trap is sprung, Danny and Fergus have to break into Northwood, and it is up to computer whiz Elena to trail the Deep Web to help them find the information they need to put a stop to the nightmare. The second book in the "Boy Soldier" sequence is another explosive, fast-moving and thrilling adventure, packed with authentic detail from Andy McNab's SAS expertise.

    Payback
  3. 3

    Seventeen-year-old Danny, his grandfather, Fergus, who is an ex-SAS explosives expert, and friend Elena set out to stop the evil computer hacker who is sending teenaged suicide bombers to their deaths around the world.

    Avenger
  4. 4

    Meltdown

    • 292 pages
    • 11 hours of reading
    4.0(39)Add rating

    Danny and his grandfather embark on another perilous undercover operation in an attempt to crack a drug ring.

    Meltdown