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    Jimmy Coates: Killer

    By Joe Craig

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    An eleven-year-old boy discovers he has strange powers, and a future that holds mystery, adventure – and death!

    Bending his knees, Jimmy let go of the windowsill and slowly tipped backwards. Surely this is impossible, he thought, even as he could feel himself doing it. He pushed out with his legs and the thrust sent him flying backwards into the air… Then his fingers locked on to the cold wire of the fence, poised in a perfect handstand on the top.

    Who are the mysterious men chasing Jimmy across the city?
    Why are they after him?
    What are Jimmy's parents keeping from him and who can he trust?
    And how come he can suddenly do all this really cool stuff…?

    Find out in this electrifying debut novel from Joe Craig. Young, multitalented and brimming with ideas, this new HarperCollins author is destined to become a firm favourite with children everywhere.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins UK
    Release dateJun 24, 2010
    ISBN9780007374939
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    Jimmy Coates: Killer
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    Joe Craig

    Joe Craig is an award-winning novelist, songwriter, screenwriter, and performer. Since studying philosophy at the University of Cambridge, he has also been a comic, a public-speaking and conversation coach, and a semipro cricketer. Since the first book in his bestselling Jimmy Coates series was published in 2005, the series has won over young fans across the world and converted thousands of previously reluctant readers with an electric mix of action, suspense, and thrilling twists. The Times of London calls Craig “one of the best spy kids authors . . . outstanding at both writing and plotting.” Craig’s work has earned him a place alongside Anthony Horowitz, Charlie Higson, and Robert Muchamore.  Craig tours the world entertaining packed houses at festivals, bookshops, libraries, and schools with The Joe Craig Show. His tall tales, improvised stories, and surprising theories about writing have enthralled audiences every bit as much as his books. In spare moments he eats sushi, plays the piano, watches movies, reads, draws, plays snooker and cricket, invents snacks, cooks, does martial arts training, and sleeps. Craig lives in London with his wife, broadcaster and adventurer Mary-Ann Ochota; his dog, Harpo the labradonkey; and his dwarf crocodile, Professor Sven. He keeps in touch with his readers through his website, www.joecraig.co.uk, and he is @joecraiguk on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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    • 5/5
      I might be blinded by nostalgia as I write this, but I read 'Sabotage' in this series almost 10 years ago now, and even being 21 years old, I still get the adrenaline rush when the 'mist' starts up. I finally found the full series and Joe Craig is a master of making the reader want more. And I definitely want as much I can get. Incredible.
    • 4/5
      11-year-old Jimmy Coates is seemingly an ordinary boy living in a country run by a controlling Prime Minister ruling by ‘neo-democracy’. One day strange men that his parents recognise turn up at his house wanting to take him away. When Jimmy’s mother tells him to run he takes off and the quest to uncover who he is and save his family is on. Aided by amazing powers that seem to kick in whenever he is in danger, Jimmy eventually discovers that he has been genetically engineered as an assassin to aid the tyrannical government and is only 38% human. He must fight against his conditioning as he joins with the leader of the Opposition. This is a great concept, full of action adventure and mystery.
    • 5/5
      .Jimmy Coates is on the run from NJ7. He is hiding in a French farm house and the moment a satterlite sots him he is in trouble.I recomend this book for people who like action stories.This book is good because the author realy dicribes the story well.
    • 5/5
      Great book!"Jimmy Coates Assassin" is better but it is really a page turning book.I don't suggest it for people who get freaked from blood.
    • 4/5
      Jimmy is on the run from the secret government organisation who developed him. He's coming to terms with some of his abilities and trying his best to stay alive. One of the other genetically engineered assassins is chasing him and it's forcing him to kill.It's an interesting story, Jimmy is slowly but surely coming to terms with his past and trying to forge a future that has meaning for himself.
    • 5/5
      A sequel that is even better than the first book in the series. You could probably read it on its own though as well. Really exciting and surprising twists with loads of action in an original way. If you like Alex Rider or James Bond or Jason Bourne you'll be blown away by this one.