Alec Devlin: Empire of the Skull
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Alec Devlin: Empire of the Skull by Philip Caveney
Mexico, 1924. At his father's hacienda, restlessly waiting for adventurer Ethan to arrive, sixteen-year-old Alec and his faithful valet Coates head out into the wilderness in search of an ancient archaeological site . . . only to discover that Mexico is every bit as perilous as The Valley of the Kings. Pursued by ruthless bandits, involved in a plane crash in the middle of remote rain-forest and finally an unwelcome guest in a lost Aztec city where the inhabitants still practice rituals of human sacrifice, once again Alec must use all of his skills and stamina to survive.
"A cracking tale which combines sureness of touch with a great sense of timing. . Don't pick up this book unless you've definitely got time to finish it . . . Adventures don't come much more gripping than this" -- Phil Hewitt * Chichester Observer Online *
"Involving and wonderfully implausible" * Carousel *
"Involving and wonderfully implausible" * Carousel *
Philip Caveney was born in 1951 in Prestatyn, North Wales. His father was in the R.A.F, so during his childhood his family moved to a new military base every couple of years. He has had several adult thrillers published in the past, but has now turned his hand successfully to children's books. His Sebastian Darke series has sold in 10 languages and was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize. He lives in Manchester with his wife and 14 year old daughter.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781862306370 |
| ISBN 10 | 1862306370 |
| Title | Alec Devlin: Empire of the Skull |
| Author | Philip Caveney |
| Series | Alec Devlin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Year published | 2009-08-06 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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