Kidnap on the California Comet (Paperback / Softback)Sam Sedgman

“Kidnap on the California Comet” by Sam Sedgman and M.G. Leonard is a thrilling mystery adventure that takes place on a iconic three-day train journey from Chicago to San Francisco. The protagonist Harrison Beck, after the excitement of his adventures aboard the Highland Falcon Thief, can’t wait for the opportunity to embark on another exciting journey. But when the daughter of billionaire entrepreneur August Reza goes missing during the trip, Harrison finds himself with another mystery to solve. With twists and turns, the journey is filled with danger and suspense as Harrison races against time to uncover the kidnapper and solve the mystery.

The second book in the major Adventures on Trains series, “Kidnap on the California Comet” is written by bestselling authors Sam Sedgman and M.G. Leonard. The book has received praise for its slick writing style and satisfying plot, with Ross Montgomery describing it as “a slick and super-satisfying sequel with kidnap, card tricks and the coolest train carriage ever.” The Daily Mail calls it “Wildly funny, with hairpin plot bends and inventive characters, this series is firmly on track to become a bestseller.” And The Times Children’s Book of the Week on The Highland Falcon Thief says “A chuffing triumph”. Get ready to embark on an adrenaline-fuelled journey across America with “Kidnap on the California Comet”.

  • Paperback / Softback
  • 256 Pages / Published 3 Sep 2020
  • In stock

£7.99

Description

Board the California Comet and help Harrison Beck to solve another heart-stopping mystery in the second Adventures on Trains story, Kidnap on the California Comet, from bestselling authors M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. After the excitement of his adventures aboard the Highland Falcon Thief, Harrison Beck can’t wait for the opportunity to go on another amazing train journey.

So when his Uncle Nat invites him aboard the California Comet, the iconic three-day train journey from Chicago to San Francisco, he leaps at the chance to travel. But when the daughter of billionaire entrepreneur August Reza goes missing en route, Hal finds himself with another mystery to solve. Can he uncover the kidnapper before the journey’s end?Kidnap on the California Comet can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the Adventures on Trains series.

Join Hal and Uncle Nat on more stops in this thrilling series with: The Highland Falcon Thief, Murder on the Safari Star, Danger at Dead Man’s Pass and Sabotage on the Solar Express. Praise for the Series:’Like Murder on the Orient Express but better!’ – Frank Cottrell-Boyce on The Highland Falcon Thief’A thrilling and hugely entertaining adventure story’ – David Walliams on The Highland Falcon Thief’A first class choo-choo-dunnit!’ – David Solomons on Kidnap on the California Comet’A high-speed train journey worth catching . .

.The best yet’ – The Times on Murder on the Safari Star’This series just gets better and better’ – Maz Evans on Danger at Dead Man’s Pass

Additional information

Weight 256 g
Dimensions 130 × 22 mm
ISBN-13

9781529013085

Publisher

Pan Macmillan

Imprint

Macmillan Children's Books

Date of Publication

3 Sep 2020

By (author)

Sam Sedgman

Pages

256

Format

Paperback / softback

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