Ben Carrington's dream has become a he's finally a member of Gemini Force. But, still suffering from the deaths of his parents, it's a bitter-sweet triumph.
When news reaches GF1 of a gang of illegal 'ghost' miners trapped after a South African mining disaster, Ben is glad to spring into action with the team. But it soon emerges that the company, Auron, doesn't want its miners found. Ben must work out who to trust if he's to ensure that Gemini Force pulls off its most difficult mission yet . . .
Impossible rescues. Maximum risk. This is Gemini Force 1.
MG (Maria Guadalupe) Harris was born in Mexico City but moved to England as a young child. Before becoming a writer, she worked as a scientist and ran an Internet business.
On regular visits back to Mexico, MG became fascinated by Mayan archaeology and made several trips to Mayan ruins in Yucatan and Chiapas. One such trip planted the seed of the idea for THE JOSHUA FILES, a best-selling series of books for middle-grade readers which was translated into 17 foreign languages.
MG Harris is also the author of GEMINI FORCE ONE, a trilogy of action-adventure novels created with Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson and funded initially via a hugely popular Kickstarter campaign. As M.G. Reyes she has is the author of the EMANCIPATED trilogy, a crime-drama for older teenagers. Her latest series, THE MIND GAME, is a mystery spy thriller for teens and young adults.
Favourite living authors are RF Kuang, Haruki Murakami, Mario Vargas Llosa and Junot Diaz.
Absolute garbage, I recommend this book if you hate yourself because it’s literally pure torture. Now don’t get me wrong, the story of how it was made is touching. A guy dies and then his son takes over and helps finish the book. But in case it wasn’t already obvious, THAT DIDN’T FUCKING WORK. I’m not sure whether I should return this to the library or burn it. Frankly I’m regretting ever picking up the price of shit in the first place.
Following on from the recently published initial volume, Black Horizon, it continues to focus on fast action and plenty of heroics. Ben Carrington has remained with Gemini Force One since his mother died. A champion sportsman at his previous exclusive high school, he was learning skills to serve with his mother’s mountain rescue team when they came to the attention of former astronaut, turned successful entrepreneur, Jason Truby. After his mother died as part of Jason’s rescue team, Gemini Force One, Ben has done all that he could to become part of the team as well. Ben is not without skills. He has plenty of heart and is brave and loyal. His weaknesses partially stem from his loyalty but mostly he has to learn to temper his impulsive nature if he is to be accepted as a full member of the team. This story has several exciting situations, a major rescue to perform and people who will try stop them if they can. Ben is tested in various ways throughout the story and by the end he will know if he is accepted into the team. Young adults are the target readership and this book seems ideally written for the boys in my school. They will enjoy the short chapters, fast-moving plot and rolling action eager to get to the next display of bravado.