New Releases by Charlie Higson

Young Bond: Hurricane gold is the fourth book in the iconic Young Bond action series by Charlie Higson. James Bond is staring death in the face . . . As the sun blazes over the Caribbean island of Lagrimas Negras, its bloodthirsty ruler is watching and waiting. Criminals come here to hide, with blood on their hands and escape on their minds. On the mainland, in the quiet town of Tres Hermanas, ex-flying ace Jack Stone leaves his son and daughter in the company of James Bond. But a gang of thieves lies in ambush - they want Stone''s precious safe, and will kill for its contents. James embarks on a deadly chase through the Mexican jungle. On this terrifying trail of greed and betrayal, only danger is guaranteed . . . Survival is not. ''Action-packed and not for the faint-hearted'' Daily Mail ''Double-oh so good'' Sunday Times ***www.youngbond.com***

Young Bond: By Royal Command is the fifth heart-stopping instalment in the phenomenal Young Bond series by Charlie Higson. Life for James Bond will never be the same again. Following a treacherous rescue mission high in the freezing Alps, James Bond is preparing for life back at Eton. But James is under surveillance; his every move is being watched. He alone holds the clue to a sinister plot that will bring bloodshed and carnage to his school - and his country. Life for James Bond will never be the same again. ''Action-packed and not for the faint-hearted'' Daily Mail ''Double-oh so good'' Sunday Times ***www.youngbond.com***

Higson''s terrifying, utterly compelling prequel to The Enemy introduces an all-new cast of characters and sets the stage for a dramatic third book in the series. The disease only affects people sixteen or older. It starts with the symptoms of a cold. Then the skin begins to itch, and spots appear—spots that soon turn into pus-filled boils. But the worst part is the headache, the inner voices that tell you that you need to eat them... the young ones. When the Disaster strikes, the world turns upside down for Ed, Jack, Bam, and the other students at Rowhurst School. The parents and older siblings they left back at home are dead—or worse. Once the teachers go on the attack, the kids know it''s time to escape and make their way to the city. It''s got to be better in London...or will it be worse?

Since 2005, readers have traveled the world with a young man whose inquisitive mind, determination, and thirst for adventure would set him on a course for greatness. Now, see Young Bond in action for the very first time. There’s something slithering in the dark waters around a Scottish castle. Something that must be kept secret. Something deadly. One man with a thirst for power will use it, whatever the cost. One boy stands in the way. His name is Bond. James Bond.

James Bond’s every move is being watched. He alone holds the clue to a sinister plot that will bring bloodshed and carnage to his school…and his country. Forced to flee from Eton to Austria, James must leave behind everything he knows, with only a beautiful - and dangerous - girl by his side. Soon he is trapped in a deadly war of secrets and lies, as a nightmare reunion with a bitter enemy throws him once more into the path of death. With nowhere to run and no one to trust, James will have to uncover the truth behind an evil plot before all is lost.

Oscar is not looking forward to Grandad coming to look after him at the weekend - it means he''ll have to play endless rounds of chess or Monopoly, instead of war games on his computer. But when he finds Dad''s ancient laptop in the study, he can''t resist logging on to something called Project X - and all too soon Oscar creates a real live warrior, who is programmed to obey his every command. However Monstroso''s wires are more than a little crossed, and Oscar finds himself in all sorts of trouble... Crazy fighting and monsters abound in Charlie''s Higson''s highly entertaining story for younger readers.

James Bond is vacationing in Mexico at the home of ex–flying ace Jack Stone when a hurricane hits. As the storm rages, a gang of thieves targets the contents of Stone’s safe. Stone’s children are kidnapped, and James embarks on a perilous rescue mission that leads him to Lágrimas Negras, a haven for deadly criminals. James will have to use all of his cunning to outwit their leader, El Huracán. But the only way off the island is through a treacherous maze, La Avenida de la Muerte. On this terrifying trail of greed and betrayal, only danger is guaranteed . . . survival is not. Contains a sneak peek at By Royal Command, book five in the explosive Young Bond series, coming May 2010!

Kidnapping. Explosions. Murder. This is no ordinary weekend. But then, James Bond is no ordinary boy. . . In a north London cemetery, a professor is kidnapped at gunpoint. Then, a suspicious letter crammed with cryptic clues arrives at Eton. To decipher the deadly mystery, James Bond must take a series of dangerous gambles. Once the code is cracked he has just forty-eight hours to save the professor from the dark forces that threaten to destroy them both. And if they can''t escape, it''s not only their future under threat. It''s the rest of the world''s...

What does it take to become the greatest secret agent the world has ever known? In this thrilling prequel to the adventure of James Bond, 007, readers meet a young boy whose inquisitive mind and determination set him on a path that will someday take him across the globe, in pursuit of the most dangerous criminals of all time. /DIV DIVThirteen year-old James Bond cannot wait to get away from Eton, his stuffy boarding school, and visit his aunt and uncle in the Highlands of Scotland. Upon arriving, he learns that a local boy, Alfie Kelly, has gone missing. James teams up with the boy''s cousin, Red, to investigate the disappearance. The clues lead them to the castle of Lord Hellebore, a madman with a thirst for power. Despite unknown dangers, James is determined to find the lost boy. But what he discovers in the dark basement of Hellebore''s estate will forever change his life.

For use in schools and libraries only. During a summer holiday in Italy, the teen-age James Bond tangles with an underground empire of criminals as he attempts the rescue of a kidnapped young girl.

Following a treacherous rescue mission high in the freezing Alps, James Bond is preparing for life back at Eton. But James is under surveillance; his every move is being watched. He alone holds the clue to a sinister plot that will bring bloodshed and carnage to his school - and his country. Forced to flee from Eton to Austria, James must leave behind everything he knows, with only a beautiful - and dangerous - girl by his side. Soon he is trapped in a deadly war of secrets and lies, as a nightmare reunion with a bitter enemy plunges him once more into the face of death. Life for James Bond will never be the same again. Visit betweenthelines.com.au - the destination for Young Adult books.

Nach den Sommerferien in Eton: Alle habe sich zum neuen Schuljahr wieder eingefunden - bis auf den Lehrer Alexis Fairburn. Der merkwürdige Abschiedsbrief, den er seinen Schülern geschickt hat, erregt James ́ Aufmerksamkeit. Zu Recht, wie sich bald herausstellt: Der Lehrer wurde entführt! James muss sich beeilen - denn der Wettlauf mit dem Tod hat bereits begonnen. Ab 12.

Following his adventures in the Scottish Highlands, James Bond is back at Eton, where he has joined the risk-taking Danger Society. Summer vacation is on the horizon and James is looking forward to the school trip to the beautiful Italian island of Sardinia, and the opportunity to spend some time with his reclusive cousin Victor. But all is not as it appears. James soon discovers that the seemingly peaceful island harbors some strange secrets. Before long, Victor’s house has been ransacked and important pieces of artwork have been stolen. James learns that the Millennaria—a ruthless Roman society long thought to be extinguished—is still active. He suspects the impetuous millionaire Count Ugo Carnifex may be behind it. But one of his teachers has been acting strangely as well…. As a young girl’s life hangs in the balance, it’s up to James to uncover an intricate conspiracy that will take him head-to-head with enemies more ruthless than he could have ever imagined.

Prequel to the adventures of James Bond, 007, introduces the young James when he is just starting boarding school in England and is about to become involved in his first adventure.

This prequel to the adventures of James Bond, 007, introduces us to the young James when he''s just started boarding school in England and is about to become involved in his first adventure.

A suspicious letter crammed with cryptic clues arrives at Eton - To decipher the deadly mystery, James Bond must take a series of dangerous gambles.