Damien Love

Alex, nearly thirteen, flees with his grandfather across snowy Europe to escape the human and mechanical assassins that pursue them, trying to retrieve a powerful object.

Monstrous Devices

A cinematic and original page-turner for fans of Indiana Jones and Alex Rider On a winter's day, twelve-year old Alex receives a package in the mail- an old tin robot from his grandfather. 'This one is special,' says the enclosed note, and when strange events start occurring around him, Alex suspects this small toy is more than special; it might be deadly. Things get out of hand, Alex's grandfather arrives, saving him from an attack o and his otherwise humdrum world of friends, bullies, and homework o and plunging him into the macabre magic of an ancient family feud. Together, the duo flees across snowy Europe, unravelling the riddle of the little robot while trying to outwit relentless assassins of the human and mechanical kind. With an ever-present admiration for the hidden mysteries of our world, Monstrous Devices plunges readers into a gripping adventure that's sure to surprise.

The Times Children's Book of the Week

The thrilling sequel to Monstrous Devices--Alex and his grandfather hold the fate of history itself in their hands in a Rick Riordan meets Raiders of the Lost Ark adventure of epic proportions! A few months ago, Alex's world changed...forever. Now, just when it seems life is almost getting back to normal, Alex's grandfather crashes back into the picture with grave news: their friend Harry has fallen into the clutches of a familiar foe, and the old man needs Alex's help to rescue him. This time, the duo's desperate dash across Europe leads from Paris deep into Germany's foreboding Black Forest, as they chase down the mystery Harry had been investigating when he disappeared. A series of art thefts has made headlines across the continent, but the thieves are after more than priceless paintings. In the wrong hands, these stolen artifacts could unlock an ancient secret bigger than anything Alex ever dreamed of. If they can't solve the riddle in time, innocent lives - and even history itself - could be at stake.

The Shadow Arts

“I enjoyed everything about Damien Love’s debut—its title, its breakneck action, its sly sense of humor. I wish my first novel had been as imaginative and assured.” —Anthony Horowitz, New York Times bestselling author of the Alex Rider series On a winter’s day in a British town, twelve-year old Alex receives a package in the mail: an old tin robot from his grandfather. “This one is special,” says the enclosed note, and when strange events start occurring around him, Alex suspects this small toy is more than special; it might be deadly. Right as things get out of hand, Alex’s grandfather arrives, pulling him away from an attack—and his otherwise humdrum world of friends, bullies, and homework—and into the macabre magic of an ancient family feud. Together, the duo flees across snowy Europe, unraveling the riddle of the little robot while trying to outwit relentless assassins of the human and mechanical kind. With an ever-present admiration for the hidden mysteries of our world, Monstrous Devices plunges readers into a gripping adventure that’s sure to surprise.

Magia, robots y peligro... ¿qué puede salir mal? Un día de invierno, Alex recibe un misterioso regalo de su abuelo: un pequeño robot con una nota que dice "este es especial". Extraños sucesos comienzan a tener lugar, y Alex sospecha que su nuevo robot, más que especial, puede ser... ¿mortal? Damien Love vive en la ciudad de Glasgow, donde probablemente llueva mientras lees estas palabras. Ha trabajado como periodista durante muchos años, escribiendo sobre películas, música, televisión y otras cosas para una variedad de publicaciones, entre las cuales destacan The Sunday Herald, The Guardian y The Scotsman. Tiene la capacidad de hablar con los gatos, pero no hay evidencia de que lo entiendan. Pequeños robots malvados es su primera novela, un fascinante despliegue de imaginación y acción que te tendrá pegado a sus páginas.

Pequeños robots malvados

‘A dark, mysterious, adrenaline-pumping, rollercoaster of a story’ Kieran Larwood, author of The Five Realms ‘Clever, funny, exciting and occasionally downright nasty – terrific stuff!’ Alastair Chisholm, author of Orion Lost ‘A brilliant sequel’ Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake The thrilling sequel to Monstrous Devices – Alex and his grandfather hold the fate of history itself in their hands in a Rick Riordan meets Raiders of the Lost Ark adventure of epic proportions! When Alex’s grandfather sent him a tin robot with strange powers, his world changed forever… Now, Alex must help his grandfather rescue his old friend Harry, who has fallen into the clutches of a formidable foe. The duo’s mission takes them on a desperate dash across Europe, chasing down the mystery Harry was investigating when he disappeared. But can Alex work out the ancient secret that lies hidden in the depths of Germany’s Black Forest and harness the powers of his robot before it’s too late? Innocent lives – and even history itself – are at stake.

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