Ice Claw: Danger Zone

Ice Claw: Danger Zone

by David Gilman (Author)

Synopsis

Max Gordon. Wanted for murder.Two thousand freezing metres high in the mountain peaks, Max Gordon is grappling with death.His race to win an X-treme sports challenge has become a race to survive. 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. How will Max prove his innocence when nobody will trust him - and he can trust no one?

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 448
Publisher: Puffin
Published: 03 Jul 2008

ISBN 10: 0141323035
ISBN 13: 9780141323039
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media 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 *
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 *
Author Bio
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.