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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.

Avenger
Payback
Boy soldier
Meltdown

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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

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

    As teenage suicide bombers terrorize England, seventeen-year-old Danny tries to help his grandfather, an ex-SAS explosives expert falsely accused of being a traitorous spy by the government's intelligence agencies.

    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