Twister

Code Red #5

by Chris Ryan

In the fifth dramatic Code Red adventure, young Ben Tracy finds himself involved in a plane crash and a kidnapping — in the heart of a tornado

Ben Tracy is on holiday in the Cayman Islands when a hurricane warning means he and his new friend, the son of an oil billionaire, must fly out of range. But as the plane heads for Miami, an unfamiliar voice comes over the the aircraft has been hijacked. If anyone tries to make their way into the cockpit, they will be shot. So begins this exciting new Chris Ryan adventure.

Genres: Fiction, Action, Thriller, Childrens, Adventure

288 pages, Paperback

First published November 6, 2008

About the author

Colin Armstrong (b. 1961), usually known by the pen-name Chris Ryan, is a British author, television presenter, security consultant and former Special Air Service sergeant.
After the publication of fellow patrol member Andy McNab's Bravo Two Zero in 1993, Ryan published his own account of his experiences during the Bravo Two Zero mission in 1995, entitled The One That Got Away. Since retiring from the British Army Ryan has published several fiction and non-fiction books, including Strike Back, which was subsequently adapted into a television series for Sky 1, and co-created the ITV action series Ultimate Force. He has also presented or appeared in numerous television documentaries connected to the military or law enforcement.

Reviews

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

this is actually the second time I've read this one, but I hadn't read the others in the serious last time around. I remember it as being okay, but not memorable.
In the context of the whole series (and my reviews of the books), this one was kind of a one off. No female character for a start. And the title is not really that big of a clue as to the real conflict in the story. Ben seems to be almost resigned to his fate at this stage. Kind of reminds me of a favourite game quote of mine: "I guess I have no choice, it's time to save the world". Has its exciting points, but as much as I like happy endings, it can get a bit dull when you read a series full of them back to back. (Although obviously not happy for the people that don't make it). The body count was certainly lower than any of the other books too... Not sure when I'll get onto the last book. Not at available at my library.

[Miyuke · Rating 4 out of 5]

I hardly to put down this book. Full of action and thrilling and good for young readers.

[Jake Corney · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good book with an excellent twist.

[Jim Whitefield · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great Code Red adventure for the younger reader.

[Damian · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not great , chris should not do kids books.

[Emily G · Rating 3 out of 5]

So I bought this book as part of a three books for five quid deal at my local supermarket, and somehow managed to miss the 11+ symbol on the back cover!

The story follows Ben, who seems to be a budding special forces operative despite his tender years and is always getting mixed up in some chaos around the globe. This time it is Florida where, with the help of his friend, Angelo, he has to foil a terrorist attack on a plane then an oil refinery... as you do!

This story is a fast paced page turner and my three star rating reflects a) that I have outgrown this kind of literature, and b) that there were scenes that just didn't gel with me. Like how could the baddie not see the boys hiding in the back of an open pick-up truck from up in a lorry cab? And I have only done four self-defence classes so far but even I know the principle of how to get out of a choke hold, and that you don't waste time talking to your attacker!

Plus, plane crash, hurricane, panthers, bombs, twister... including so many dangers was a bit far fetched for me as an adult reading it, but I think younger readers would love this book.

[Your Mom · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good deal of suspense and thrills. A bit of action and a little witty, although I wouldn't say it's a witty kind of book. I like the main character of the book, although in real life, I don't think there is anybody near his age that could think so straight and act so brave in dire situations in the book.

[Cocoa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read this book twice now and I still love it. When the plane Ben and his friend are on is hijacked by a terrorist, he finds himself having to land it. There are explosions, alligators, storms, terrorists, and just plain heart pounding action.

[Tamera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good

If you enjoy non stop action , twist and turns then this book will deliver it. Also will encourage younger reader's that books are not always boring and made for " boring adults " or for school.

[David Hong]

A fantstic book with lots of astonishing things happening. Natural disasters happening, at a same time a crime. Read to find out how the 2 children save the world.

[Sis_p5ejoseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is full of suspense and each page makes you want to read the next . Their were a few chapters which were slightlyboring though.

[Grace .com · Rating 4 out of 5]

it was very exciting

[Jaimie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thrilling and fast paced. I enjoyed it. :)

[Rielly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think that this book is alright but nowhere as good as the book Fault line. I think it needs just a bit more action. i might read it again if i got bored but not recommend it to anyone.

[Mohamed Ibrahim]

it is like the best book about storm that came to a country that i ever read

[Derry · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was my kind of book but it didn't give me anything I really wanted to hear... It was just another book full of words

[Mii · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great read!

[Syafika]

great adventure

[John Not · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good but at times long and over the top.

[October Pixie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little over the top sort of a thriller. Nevertheless enjoyable!