Power

Jimmy Coates #6

by Joe Craig

Jimmy Coates seems like an ordinary boy, but he's not. He's genetically engineered to grow into the perfect government assassin. Speed, strength and deadly instinct - it's all in the blood. He has to fight not to kill, while his government fights to kill him. Jimmy's country is under attack. His body is poisoned. With time running out, he discovers what some people will do for power - and what he must do to stop them...

Genres: Young Adult, Thriller, Action, Espionage, Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery

284 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2008

About the author

Award-winning author Joe Craig writes novels and movies. Thanks to his bestselling Jimmy Coates thrillers he is now considered "one of the best spy kids authors... outstanding at both writing and plotting" (The Times, London) alongside Anthony Horowitz, Charlie Higson and Robert Muchamore.

He lives in London with his wife (broadcaster & adventurer Mary-Ann Ochota), his dog (Harpo the labradonkey) and his dwarf crocodile (Professor Sven).
www.joecraig.co.uk
@joecraiguk

Reviews

[Chris Horsefield · Rating 3 out of 5]

It started to get old. The story that is, I was pulled in by this novel, because it is similar to Alex Rider and Jason Steed.
However Jimmy Coates is part machine and it just lacks any emotion. The boy found out his mom and dad were not his and he was taken away and now on the run. He didn't have any sadness, it makes it not real.
A good writer, average action but not in the same league as the two series I have mentioned already. Will I read book 7? Meh!

[HB · Rating 1 out of 5]

★1/2

[Tessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

didn't finish because i had to return it

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exciting, fast-paced read.