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Danger Zone #2
Ice Claw
The second novel in David Gilman’s supercharged, sophisticated Danger Zone series — perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz, James Patterson and the Jason Bourne movies.
High in the freezing French Pyrenees, Max Gordon’s race to win an extreme sports challenge has become a race for survival. He witnesses the last moments of a mysterious Basque monk, who screams a cryptic clue before plummeting to his death. The clue? A prophecy that foretells a cataclysmic ecological event that will kill millions of people across Europe. Max is desperate to find a solution, but instead, he’s accused of causing the monk’s death, and the hunt is on to find him. How can Max prove his innocence when nobody will trust him … and when he can trust no one?
High in the freezing French Pyrenees, Max Gordon’s race to win an extreme sports challenge has become a race for survival. He witnesses the last moments of a mysterious Basque monk, who screams a cryptic clue before plummeting to his death. The clue? A prophecy that foretells a cataclysmic ecological event that will kill millions of people across Europe. Max is desperate to find a solution, but instead, he’s accused of causing the monk’s death, and the hunt is on to find him. How can Max prove his innocence when nobody will trust him … and when he can trust no one?
448 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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About the author
David Gilman
48 books414 followersDavid Gilman was raised in Liverpool and educated in Wales. By the time he was 16 he was driving a battered 1946 Ford, ferrying construction workers in the African bush. A variety of jobs followed in different countries: fire and rescue, forestry work, JCB driver, window dresser and professional photographer in an advertising agency. He served in the Parachute Regiment’s Reconnaissance Platoon and then worked in publishing. In 1986 he turned to full-time writing. He has written many radio and television scripts including several years of ‘A Touch of Frost’. In 2007 his ‘Danger Zone’ trilogy for YA was sold in 15 countries. The first in the series – The Devil’s Breath was long listed for the CILIP Carnegie Medal and won the French Prix Polar Jeunesse. He also writes for younger children. MONKEY and ME has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal. ‘MASTER of WAR’ is the first in a series of HF for adults that follows the fortunes of Thomas Blackstone during the 100 Years’ War. The 7th volume - 'SHADOW OF THE HAWK' is published in February 2021.
A new contemporary thriller series - THE ENGLISHMAN - was published in 2020 to critical acclaim. The second book in The Englishman series will be published in early 2022.
A new contemporary thriller series - THE ENGLISHMAN - was published in 2020 to critical acclaim. The second book in The Englishman series will be published in early 2022.
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February 28, 2016
I picked this book out of a box at a charity shop so wasn't sure at first if it was meant for young readers or adults... it's a fast-paced adventure with a teenage hero so I'm guessing teen/YA boys? But it's also quite long, and in places ventures into Dan Brown territory, so not your typical children's book.
I enjoyed it in a James Bond-ish sort of way (i.e. don't think about it too much). The young hero Max gets all the fun, with most of his companions being incapacitated by the end of the book, leaving Max to save the world pretty much single-handedly. You even get a James Bond style villain with an evil lair in the mountains, and in true villain style he doesn't simply shoot Max when he captures him - instead giving him a tour of his facility, and then taking time out from destroying the world to stage a sadistic gladiator style fight to the death involving a pack of starving wolves.
Reason for losing a star? Action all out from the beginning means this book felt like one breathless read, but I still don't really know exactly what Max was trying to do or why. Clues hard won along the way seemed rather superfluous at the end, and there was an eco-undercurrent with rare animals etc. that did not seem to have much to do with the villain or his schemes. Maybe I was just not paying enough attention to the main storyline? I think there must have been a book about Max before this one which I haven't read, and that might answer some of my questions.
One for the boys. Or snowheads (the snowboarding scenes are awesome). Or anyone who just wants a fix of Dan Brown, James Bond and Alex Rider rolled into one.
I enjoyed it in a James Bond-ish sort of way (i.e. don't think about it too much). The young hero Max gets all the fun, with most of his companions being incapacitated by the end of the book, leaving Max to save the world pretty much single-handedly. You even get a James Bond style villain with an evil lair in the mountains, and in true villain style he doesn't simply shoot Max when he captures him - instead giving him a tour of his facility, and then taking time out from destroying the world to stage a sadistic gladiator style fight to the death involving a pack of starving wolves.
Reason for losing a star? Action all out from the beginning means this book felt like one breathless read, but I still don't really know exactly what Max was trying to do or why. Clues hard won along the way seemed rather superfluous at the end, and there was an eco-undercurrent with rare animals etc. that did not seem to have much to do with the villain or his schemes. Maybe I was just not paying enough attention to the main storyline? I think there must have been a book about Max before this one which I haven't read, and that might answer some of my questions.
One for the boys. Or snowheads (the snowboarding scenes are awesome). Or anyone who just wants a fix of Dan Brown, James Bond and Alex Rider rolled into one.
September 11, 2017
True rating: 1.5
I picked this book up at a local store's closing sale it's been sitting on my shelf for a while. I hadn't realized it was the second in a series and I don't think it had any effect on my understanding on the plot. I will say I was expecting something along the lines of James Rollins - action adventure taking a step or two towards science fiction - what it was was (teenager) action adventure with a poorly utilized step towards fantasy. Having fantastical elements is fine but if you're gonna use them, then use them! The main character Max is too perfect, he is amazing at everything at the tender age of 15 (i think?).
I picked this book up at a local store's closing sale it's been sitting on my shelf for a while. I hadn't realized it was the second in a series and I don't think it had any effect on my understanding on the plot. I will say I was expecting something along the lines of James Rollins - action adventure taking a step or two towards science fiction - what it was was (teenager) action adventure with a poorly utilized step towards fantasy. Having fantastical elements is fine but if you're gonna use them, then use them! The main character Max is too perfect, he is amazing at everything at the tender age of 15 (i think?).
March 4, 2019
Not as thrilling as I remembered it reading 7 years ago. But after the first half it still really got me hooked! I just love the characters and the plot lines the author comes up with. Thrilling, mind blowing and also somewhat realistic. Loved the first book more though. But can't wait to read the third.
January 7, 2018
Lo único que siento al terminarme este tipo de libros es no haberlos leído cuando tenía edad de disfrutarlos. Aún así si queréis un libro de aventuras aquí tenéis uno ideal, trepidante desde la primera línea hasta el último punto. Literatura juvenil de abuela
June 26, 2022
James Bond für Teenager.
March 27, 2023
Max was not worth any of the trouble and deaths
October 10, 2016
Max Gordon somehow always finds himself in some sort of trouble yet manages to just barely get out of it. Either he’s extremely lucky or extremely talented. Out of all of the three books in this series, I think the first one was actually the weakest one. I didn’t feel drawn into it as much and if it wasn’t for the fact that I didn’t realize that I had originally picked up the second book and was getting into it then realize that it wasn’t the first book, I might not have even finished Devil’s Breath. I still think the second book, Ice Claw, was the most intriguing one with the last book a close second.
While I have definitely more action-packed and “keeping my butt at the edge of my seat” kind of books, I do think Max Gordon and his adventures are quite interesting as well. The main reason is because he always finds himself in a crazy situation (i.e. finding himself at the mercy of a lion/tiger or trying to escape or enter a compound by getting through some whirling blades, etc.) yet somehow always gets out of it. Especially in the first book where he was in the safari in Africa and got poisoned by a scorpion which literally has like zero chance of survival, he somehow survives. Or the part where he was able to turn himself to a jaguar or bear to get out of situations. I mean, it was mentioned how he was able to do that but it wasn’t particularly clear. It was just crazy to see how a teenage boy was able to overcome such tough situations or outsmart a professional killer (multiples times!).
The one thing I have to say that I didn’t particularly enjoy was the writing style. For the most part, it was fine but there were multiples times when the author would purposely be like “Max was in the river and was not paying attention to what was lurking behind him. A crocodile was slowly sneaking up on him and suddenly its jaws sprang open and tear into flesh.” And that’s how he ends the chapter. So obviously when you read that, you’re like “oh shit! The crocodile totally bit into Max.” And then you turn the page and it’s like “JK, the crocodile bit into the dead body that JUST SO HAPPENED to be floating next to Max.” I mean, what are the chances of that? It was just so annoying and such a letdown half the time not because I wanted Max to get hurt but I wanted to know what would happen if he did get hurt because that would seem a lot more realistic.
The one thing I can say about Max is that he is extremely resourceful and intelligent. There were times he had to get himself out of tight places or he had to help his friend get out of tight places and he would come up with an idea that I think that most people would not have thought of. It also helped that he spent the last few years at that private school where the students were taught a lot of survival skills and basic training. Though it was never really described what exactly they were training for or why the school thought these skills were necessary. To be honest, the school that he went to sounded like one of those spy schools where they train the students to become spies or whatever.
Overall, I did find the series to be interesting. There were just a few things about the overall series that could have been better and would therefore have made the books so much better. However, if you have time and you’re into survival/adventure/thriller books, give these books a chance.
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While I have definitely more action-packed and “keeping my butt at the edge of my seat” kind of books, I do think Max Gordon and his adventures are quite interesting as well. The main reason is because he always finds himself in a crazy situation (i.e. finding himself at the mercy of a lion/tiger or trying to escape or enter a compound by getting through some whirling blades, etc.) yet somehow always gets out of it. Especially in the first book where he was in the safari in Africa and got poisoned by a scorpion which literally has like zero chance of survival, he somehow survives. Or the part where he was able to turn himself to a jaguar or bear to get out of situations. I mean, it was mentioned how he was able to do that but it wasn’t particularly clear. It was just crazy to see how a teenage boy was able to overcome such tough situations or outsmart a professional killer (multiples times!).
The one thing I have to say that I didn’t particularly enjoy was the writing style. For the most part, it was fine but there were multiples times when the author would purposely be like “Max was in the river and was not paying attention to what was lurking behind him. A crocodile was slowly sneaking up on him and suddenly its jaws sprang open and tear into flesh.” And that’s how he ends the chapter. So obviously when you read that, you’re like “oh shit! The crocodile totally bit into Max.” And then you turn the page and it’s like “JK, the crocodile bit into the dead body that JUST SO HAPPENED to be floating next to Max.” I mean, what are the chances of that? It was just so annoying and such a letdown half the time not because I wanted Max to get hurt but I wanted to know what would happen if he did get hurt because that would seem a lot more realistic.
The one thing I can say about Max is that he is extremely resourceful and intelligent. There were times he had to get himself out of tight places or he had to help his friend get out of tight places and he would come up with an idea that I think that most people would not have thought of. It also helped that he spent the last few years at that private school where the students were taught a lot of survival skills and basic training. Though it was never really described what exactly they were training for or why the school thought these skills were necessary. To be honest, the school that he went to sounded like one of those spy schools where they train the students to become spies or whatever.
Overall, I did find the series to be interesting. There were just a few things about the overall series that could have been better and would therefore have made the books so much better. However, if you have time and you’re into survival/adventure/thriller books, give these books a chance.
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December 14, 2012
Ice Claw
This book is made by David Gilman who also has written Blood Sun and Devil’s Breath the first and third book of the series which I will read later in the school year. Max Gordon is a snowboarder that lives Great Britain who ended up fifth in a snowboarder competition after a nasty fall on his last stunt which would’ve put him in position to win. He was determined to find the killer after he’s blamed for the death of his best friend Sayid. He sometimes gets anger by others like when Tashiko who was the actual killer blamed him for the murder. Sometimes when you have no safety net you have to find out your own way. One way to help lead into the big picture is how he was blamed by others for the same thing. The proof was the sign saying,” Recherche pour meurtre” and below it “Max Gordon: Wanted for murder” on page 197. The conflict is when Tashiko and Sharkface ran into Max which led into a battle between Max Gordon and Sharkface. It helped led into the big picture by Max Gordon beating Sharkface and Tashiko wanting to help Max turned down the alliance plan. How Max’s Gordon solved the crime by seeing Sayid in a cave dead and realizing that Tashiko killed him. This book is a mystery and suspense novel and it played its role in the big picture because it had a ton of guessing and it also has a lot of blaming on Max Gordon. Max Gordon also beat Sharkface in a fight to the death. Also Max Gordon solved the crime. The fight ended with Max the winner. Afterward some animals attacked Max and Tasiko with to the cave part where Sayid is dead. This book compares with Half Moon a novel I read in Middle School about a 12-year old detective named Fletcher Moon was framed for a crime which he 12 hours to solve or he will be plead guilty but he has to team up which the Sharkeys in order to solve the case.
This book is made by David Gilman who also has written Blood Sun and Devil’s Breath the first and third book of the series which I will read later in the school year. Max Gordon is a snowboarder that lives Great Britain who ended up fifth in a snowboarder competition after a nasty fall on his last stunt which would’ve put him in position to win. He was determined to find the killer after he’s blamed for the death of his best friend Sayid. He sometimes gets anger by others like when Tashiko who was the actual killer blamed him for the murder. Sometimes when you have no safety net you have to find out your own way. One way to help lead into the big picture is how he was blamed by others for the same thing. The proof was the sign saying,” Recherche pour meurtre” and below it “Max Gordon: Wanted for murder” on page 197. The conflict is when Tashiko and Sharkface ran into Max which led into a battle between Max Gordon and Sharkface. It helped led into the big picture by Max Gordon beating Sharkface and Tashiko wanting to help Max turned down the alliance plan. How Max’s Gordon solved the crime by seeing Sayid in a cave dead and realizing that Tashiko killed him. This book is a mystery and suspense novel and it played its role in the big picture because it had a ton of guessing and it also has a lot of blaming on Max Gordon. Max Gordon also beat Sharkface in a fight to the death. Also Max Gordon solved the crime. The fight ended with Max the winner. Afterward some animals attacked Max and Tasiko with to the cave part where Sayid is dead. This book compares with Half Moon a novel I read in Middle School about a 12-year old detective named Fletcher Moon was framed for a crime which he 12 hours to solve or he will be plead guilty but he has to team up which the Sharkeys in order to solve the case.
February 26, 2012
The second book in the series - I couldn't find the first at the library. The author is the writer of the series on BBC called A Touch of Frost. He understands fairly tight plotting and continuous adventure. Avalanches, chases, parkour, wind sailing, paragliding, bears, wolves and tigers, oh, my! are just part of the rollicking adventure this 15 yr old kid goes on. Hs father is in a convalescent home, where he is trying to get his memory back after being tortured and beaten up for his environmentalist activities. So his son and best friend whom this Dad is raising are sent to a boarding school in the alps, and where our hero participates in Xtreme sports. Kayaking, snowboarding, cycling, etc. He loses the race trying to help someone, decides to go for a snow run to clear his head, and the adventure begins. The character development is thin - the boy is tough, adventurous and fearless (which is explained in part),while his friend is bookish, but the other characters for the most part are cardboard. Good fun reading, and I'll read the sequel I have in my pile, but just not great reading, at least for an adult, who wonders about how a 15 yr old kid can freely travel from country to country, even when wanted by police, and how a young girl, age not specified, but she seems to like our hero, can rent a car - maybe it's a younger age in Europe? Small niggling details an adult would pick up on, but then it wasn't meant for my age group. For a young boy, or girl!, this would be a great book to get them into reading. Big enough that they can keep the story going, not too hard to read, and has strong male and female roles, and more books in the series.
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May 23, 2013Ice Claw
By: David Gilman
With a wide range of dangers that will shine clearly through to your mind. Relentless creative author David Gilman drags us into the story of Max Gordon, a boy with special talents. In his extraordinary search to actively participate in extreme sports to win a championship. He is put in the way of natural disasters that could stop him in his tracks and make sure he never made it home to his father again. With loyal friends with him every step of the way and new unsure ones that could be friend of foe. Max is accused of murder because he saw a man die and is produced by the police and mysterious people who won't let him to live after what he's seen. He must now hold the secret from the world for fear that he will be hunted down. On long the way he encounter ruthless thugs working for a malicious and unstable power maniac with a plan to cause countless death's. On the run Max is the only with knowledge to save everyone from immanence disaster. Will and the one’s he cares about make it out and will anyone will walk away. This is a great enticing book in my opinion with the theme of saving the world from disaster and being constantly in danger. It may keep you up late at at night and you will want to finish it to the end because its so interesting. I recommend books like the hunger games, the Roar and the book before Ice Claw. Devils Breath which should be read before this and it has just as much awesomeness. And in every book there is the back bone of romance and secret affection underlying the stories.
By: David Gilman
With a wide range of dangers that will shine clearly through to your mind. Relentless creative author David Gilman drags us into the story of Max Gordon, a boy with special talents. In his extraordinary search to actively participate in extreme sports to win a championship. He is put in the way of natural disasters that could stop him in his tracks and make sure he never made it home to his father again. With loyal friends with him every step of the way and new unsure ones that could be friend of foe. Max is accused of murder because he saw a man die and is produced by the police and mysterious people who won't let him to live after what he's seen. He must now hold the secret from the world for fear that he will be hunted down. On long the way he encounter ruthless thugs working for a malicious and unstable power maniac with a plan to cause countless death's. On the run Max is the only with knowledge to save everyone from immanence disaster. Will and the one’s he cares about make it out and will anyone will walk away. This is a great enticing book in my opinion with the theme of saving the world from disaster and being constantly in danger. It may keep you up late at at night and you will want to finish it to the end because its so interesting. I recommend books like the hunger games, the Roar and the book before Ice Claw. Devils Breath which should be read before this and it has just as much awesomeness. And in every book there is the back bone of romance and secret affection underlying the stories.
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May 20, 2017Alors que son père se remet péniblement des épreuves subies en Afrique, Max et son meilleur ami, Sayid Khalif, participent au Junior Challenge X-treme dans les Pyrénées françaises. Si l'aventure tourne rapidement au cauchemar en raison de terribles avalanches, un danger autrement plus important couve dans les montagnes. Alors qu'il lutte pour sa propre survie, l'adolescent croise en effet la route d'un moine qui est abattu sous ses yeux par un homme en noir. Avant de trépasser, la victime a toutefois le temps de lui lancer: "Ne fais confiance à personne, ils te tueront." (p. 53) Puis, après avoir mentionné Lucifer, un crocodile et un serpent au cours d'un discours qui semble pour le moins décousu, il confie à un Max déconcerté un curieux pendentif orné d'un disque et d'une pierre en le priant de se rendre à l'abbaye. Devenant à son tour la cible des meurtriers, Max n'a d'autre choix que de fuir et de s'efforcer de déchiffrer le curieux message que le moine désirait lui livrer. Accompagné de Sayid et de Sophie, une jeune fille dont la témérité n'a d'égal que le mystère, il se lance dans une quête qui l'entraînera jusqu'au château d'Antoine d'Abbadie, à la frontière espagnole. Mais à qui peut-il se fier, alors que les dangers semblent surgir de partout et que l'avenir même de la planète dépend de lui?
November 11, 2012
Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com
Gold Star Award Winner!
Max Gordon and his friend, Sayid, are in the French Alps where Max participates in an Xtreme sports challenge. While practicing for the event, Max crosses paths with a monk who dies before his eyes. The monk screams out a clue with his last dying breath after saving Max's life.
Max can't forget the monk. He needs to know who murdered the man and why. With dangerous men after him, he needs help. Luckily, one of the boys he competed against lends him a hand.
Max doesn't give him the full story. He's not sure who to trust. He and Sayid, who is hurt, do their best to unravel the mystery. They can't do much because Max's face is plastered all over the news as a murder suspect.
Can Max clear his name by revealing the true murderers - before those responsible come after everyone in his life?
The sequel to THE DEVIL'S BREATH, ICE CLAW contains the same fast pace, danger, action, and adrenaline rushes as the first book. Again, Max fights against nature, his better judgment, and bad guys to stay alive. He's persistent, smart, determined, good-hearted, and lucky. The first chapter sucked me in and I was hooked for the entire wild ride.
I can't wait for the next DANGER ZONE novel!
Gold Star Award Winner!
Max Gordon and his friend, Sayid, are in the French Alps where Max participates in an Xtreme sports challenge. While practicing for the event, Max crosses paths with a monk who dies before his eyes. The monk screams out a clue with his last dying breath after saving Max's life.
Max can't forget the monk. He needs to know who murdered the man and why. With dangerous men after him, he needs help. Luckily, one of the boys he competed against lends him a hand.
Max doesn't give him the full story. He's not sure who to trust. He and Sayid, who is hurt, do their best to unravel the mystery. They can't do much because Max's face is plastered all over the news as a murder suspect.
Can Max clear his name by revealing the true murderers - before those responsible come after everyone in his life?
The sequel to THE DEVIL'S BREATH, ICE CLAW contains the same fast pace, danger, action, and adrenaline rushes as the first book. Again, Max fights against nature, his better judgment, and bad guys to stay alive. He's persistent, smart, determined, good-hearted, and lucky. The first chapter sucked me in and I was hooked for the entire wild ride.
I can't wait for the next DANGER ZONE novel!
October 28, 2024
Language – PG13 (28 swear, “f”), Sexual Content – PG; Violence – PG
Max is in France for an extreme sports competition, but he doesn’t know how extreme his life is about to get. Again. Max gets wrapped up in two seemingly unrelated situations and has to figure them out. That’s what his dad would’ve done. Unfortunately, he doesn’t know who to trust or that he has a time limit.
After reading The Devil’s Breath, I had high expectations for Ice Claw. They were exceeded. The action was more intense and I got even more into it after every page. Through the moments of despair and moments of triumph, I was right there with Max, Sayid, Bobby, or whoever else was there. I completely loved the plot twists and am anxiously looking forward to the next book.
Reviewed for https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/
Max is in France for an extreme sports competition, but he doesn’t know how extreme his life is about to get. Again. Max gets wrapped up in two seemingly unrelated situations and has to figure them out. That’s what his dad would’ve done. Unfortunately, he doesn’t know who to trust or that he has a time limit.
After reading The Devil’s Breath, I had high expectations for Ice Claw. They were exceeded. The action was more intense and I got even more into it after every page. Through the moments of despair and moments of triumph, I was right there with Max, Sayid, Bobby, or whoever else was there. I completely loved the plot twists and am anxiously looking forward to the next book.
Reviewed for https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/
March 12, 2014
I was not particularly impressed with book one (Devil's Breath) in this set but thought I would give the next one a try as this for me had the most appealing description of them on the back.
Unfortunately it was no better than book one! Being over long and for a YA novel really plodding and dragging along. Again it picked up later so it is obviously the authors writing style that is the issue here. Again the plot itself was okay, it was just the way it was executed. It has given me no urge to continue the series so I am now calling it on these as I checked out book three and it is equally long and not a good thought and I just don't care enough about the characters to continue.
Unfortunately it was no better than book one! Being over long and for a YA novel really plodding and dragging along. Again it picked up later so it is obviously the authors writing style that is the issue here. Again the plot itself was okay, it was just the way it was executed. It has given me no urge to continue the series so I am now calling it on these as I checked out book three and it is equally long and not a good thought and I just don't care enough about the characters to continue.
April 17, 2011
I was definitely entertained by most of the book but there were parts that dragged and dragged. It was something that could have easily been cut down from the 434, very long pages. I liked Max, the main character, and his friend Syaid. But overall, I found there to be way too many characters and way too many plot-lines. I actually had a difficult time following the story and would be shocked if a teenager didn't experience the same problems. Probably won't be in line for the next in the series.
January 24, 2019
Cross Jason Bourne with Alex Rider and Max Gordon emerges in an adventure series by David Gilman. Incredible detailed action sequences straight out of a super-adrenaline movie script makes for an enthralling read.
Being a little too incredible at times lowers this a notch from a five to a four.
Recommended for teens looking for an action adventure featuring a regular teen that is just short of super powers. Then again, Max does have this interesting ability to communicate with animals.
Being a little too incredible at times lowers this a notch from a five to a four.
Recommended for teens looking for an action adventure featuring a regular teen that is just short of super powers. Then again, Max does have this interesting ability to communicate with animals.
May 9, 2012
A roller coaster of action, drama and suspense from page 1. Although it does have some technical bits, especially with the snowboarding and kayaking, you don't get bogged down by it. Fast paced and well written - I'd recommend this book for everyone from 14 to 99+.
April 10, 2014
- second book in the series
- plot driven action novel about a 15 yr old boy
- a little too unbelievable and unrealistic to enjoy for me
- maybe good for a 12 yr old boy group of ave. reading ability
- not too many deep issues to discuss though
- reading level: gr. 6
- interest level: gr. 5-9
- plot driven action novel about a 15 yr old boy
- a little too unbelievable and unrealistic to enjoy for me
- maybe good for a 12 yr old boy group of ave. reading ability
- not too many deep issues to discuss though
- reading level: gr. 6
- interest level: gr. 5-9
March 13, 2014
This book is one of my favorite books. I would rate it 5 stars.
It always leaves you on a cliff hanger and you just want to keep reading on.
I think this is the best book in the series . There is a lot of drama.
Max is one of the best snowboarders and they want to kill him for murder.
It always leaves you on a cliff hanger and you just want to keep reading on.
I think this is the best book in the series . There is a lot of drama.
Max is one of the best snowboarders and they want to kill him for murder.
January 21, 2011
Europe - young people - mountaineering mystery - adventure. Teen literature.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 27, 2011
for a fan of alex ryder..
June 10, 2011
I would give this 4 stars for the constant twist and turns in this action packed story but 3 stars for the story itself which was too unbelievable for me.
February 17, 2013
Great book very exciting feels like i'm there watching the great adventure
December 8, 2012
Wasn't bad, but I don't think I'll pursue the third book. Max Gordon is kind of getting on my nerves.
February 12, 2013
This book was action packed and full of plot twists. A five star book. i will be getting the sequel. It is also ok to read each book not in order because they dont attach the plots much
January 14, 2015
Teen mystery/thriller.
September 14, 2018
I'm not a fan of YA lit, but I am a big fan of this author's story telling. Far-fetched Max Gorden is one hellova kid!
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