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Jimmy Coates #1
Jimmy Coates: Killer
"We've come for the boy."
A relentless chase across London. And he doesn’t know who he’s running from.
An identity built out of secrets. And the lies his parents told him.
A set of skills that keep him escaping. With potential he’ll never escape.
His instinct will save him. Or destroy him.
Joe Craig is alongside Anthony Horowitz as one of "the best spy-kids authors... outstanding at both writing and plotting." (The Times, London)
A relentless chase across London. And he doesn’t know who he’s running from.
An identity built out of secrets. And the lies his parents told him.
A set of skills that keep him escaping. With potential he’ll never escape.
His instinct will save him. Or destroy him.
Joe Craig is alongside Anthony Horowitz as one of "the best spy-kids authors... outstanding at both writing and plotting." (The Times, London)
224 pages, Paperback
First published April 4, 2005
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About the author
Joe Craig
53 books97 followersAward-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
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
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July 26, 2018
It was just ok, Jimmy Coates is part machine, if you love the Alex Rider and Jason Steed series you will like it. However it was a little far fetched, it had no emotion, Jimmys Mum and Dad are fake and when he finds out he does not seem broken hearted. If you read the above series you would know both Alex and Jason care and love family members, this is what serrated them form this and why I only gave it 3 stars, I don't think I will read the rest of this series. It was not real enough.
September 14, 2013
Disappointed, many reviews said it was like the Jason Steed novels.The only similarity is they both feature young boys and are written by British authors. Jimmy Coates suddenly discovers he is half machine and his parents are not really his parents, and he carries on. Most prepubescent boys would be devastated.
And there was no cupid romance like in the Jason Steed books, plus the action was slower. I almost gave it a one star but I think some boys will still like it.
And there was no cupid romance like in the Jason Steed books, plus the action was slower. I almost gave it a one star but I think some boys will still like it.
April 28, 2015
This was no where near as good as Cherub series, Alex Rider books or even Jason Steed. It is closest in style to Jason Steed because of the simplicity of the writing. But even Jason Steed had more depth and back story than this did.
I understand that reading these kinds of books means having to let go a lot of unbelievable scenes go like the panther fight in the Jason Steed books, 11 year fights vicious panther and wins with nothing but a claw scratch. The scene was unbelievable, borderline ridiculous but still really fun to read. But the unbelievable scenes in Jimmy Coates Assasin? arent even fun. Just ridiculous and unbelievable For example: 4 kids and two adults bumbling along a train station hoping to find the secret entrance to government facility and than the friend with no skills accidentally punches in correct code on a vending machine in the hopes of getting machine to give him a free chocolate bar. Than the thing just opens and they go inside. This is all with a bunch of randoms on a public platform watching them go.
I mean c'mon, that was the most boring and uncreative way for them to break into the government facility. Not even a panther fight to spice up that breakin. No one even tripped while walking in the dark. Which was the extend of the difficulty it took to break in. It was harder to break into their school. At least that scene was more exciting.
Its a short book and still the idea of a boy/mutated dna=killer is still fun in some places. Its fun like Sure Fire by Jack Higgins (also has shaky storyline, but even they manage more fun than Jimmy too) Dont be fooled into thinking this is even a barely decent storyline. Its not. I wouldnt even disrespect 12 year olds and say this is for their reading level. This is more for like 9-10 year olds. All the other books I named were more more fun to read than this. But if you already read all those and you are bored to tears I guess you could give it a try.
I understand that reading these kinds of books means having to let go a lot of unbelievable scenes go like the panther fight in the Jason Steed books, 11 year fights vicious panther and wins with nothing but a claw scratch. The scene was unbelievable, borderline ridiculous but still really fun to read. But the unbelievable scenes in Jimmy Coates Assasin? arent even fun. Just ridiculous and unbelievable For example: 4 kids and two adults bumbling along a train station hoping to find the secret entrance to government facility and than the friend with no skills accidentally punches in correct code on a vending machine in the hopes of getting machine to give him a free chocolate bar. Than the thing just opens and they go inside. This is all with a bunch of randoms on a public platform watching them go.
I mean c'mon, that was the most boring and uncreative way for them to break into the government facility. Not even a panther fight to spice up that breakin. No one even tripped while walking in the dark. Which was the extend of the difficulty it took to break in. It was harder to break into their school. At least that scene was more exciting.
Its a short book and still the idea of a boy/mutated dna=killer is still fun in some places. Its fun like Sure Fire by Jack Higgins (also has shaky storyline, but even they manage more fun than Jimmy too) Dont be fooled into thinking this is even a barely decent storyline. Its not. I wouldnt even disrespect 12 year olds and say this is for their reading level. This is more for like 9-10 year olds. All the other books I named were more more fun to read than this. But if you already read all those and you are bored to tears I guess you could give it a try.
August 24, 2021
*More like 3.8 stars than 4.*
Things only got interesting at the halfway mark. Before that there was a lot of running for running’s sake. The protagonist didn’t know who he was running from or why they wanted him but he still insisted on running repetitively and it got tiring after the third time.
When the action finally picked up halfway through it was much more enjoyable. It was really that second half which introduced all the new character dynamics that pushed this book from 3 stars to 3.8. The revelations really added a layer to the story that without it had previously made the book drag too much.
Jimmy was certainly an interesting protagonist. At first I hated Jimmy’s abilities. They made no sense and even after some explanations were given they still didn’t really make sense. They were such clear plot armour because they basically made Jimmy invincible without having to make us sit through the whole teen-spy-training-montage trope that this genre of books is famous for. Despite that, I really liked how his abilities were portrayed after the halfway point of the book. The more Jimmy learnt about it or engaged with it, the more intrigued I was by it. There was something compelling about seeing Jimmy struggle against what was part of him.
Out of all the characters it was really the trio of kids that stood it as the most fun. Felix was fantastic. Every scene he was in was fun to read and that’s why I was disappointed when the plot moved on from him for some time. Georgie was cool and although was annoying at first, she grew on me in just the short amount of time she was around.
The most surprising character of all was Christopher Viggo. I really enjoyed seeing the start of his mentor-student or maybe even father-son relationship forming with Jimmy and that’s something I can’t wait to see more of in the next book.
Things only got interesting at the halfway mark. Before that there was a lot of running for running’s sake. The protagonist didn’t know who he was running from or why they wanted him but he still insisted on running repetitively and it got tiring after the third time.
When the action finally picked up halfway through it was much more enjoyable. It was really that second half which introduced all the new character dynamics that pushed this book from 3 stars to 3.8. The revelations really added a layer to the story that without it had previously made the book drag too much.
Jimmy was certainly an interesting protagonist. At first I hated Jimmy’s abilities. They made no sense and even after some explanations were given they still didn’t really make sense. They were such clear plot armour because they basically made Jimmy invincible without having to make us sit through the whole teen-spy-training-montage trope that this genre of books is famous for. Despite that, I really liked how his abilities were portrayed after the halfway point of the book. The more Jimmy learnt about it or engaged with it, the more intrigued I was by it. There was something compelling about seeing Jimmy struggle against what was part of him.
Out of all the characters it was really the trio of kids that stood it as the most fun. Felix was fantastic. Every scene he was in was fun to read and that’s why I was disappointed when the plot moved on from him for some time. Georgie was cool and although was annoying at first, she grew on me in just the short amount of time she was around.
The most surprising character of all was Christopher Viggo. I really enjoyed seeing the start of his mentor-student or maybe even father-son relationship forming with Jimmy and that’s something I can’t wait to see more of in the next book.
November 26, 2014
I received a free digital copy for review.
I think this is well written for an audience age around 10-14. They will enjoy the action/adventure and fast pace of the book.
So just imagine this girl as a boy, and you'll have the idea of the kind of butt kicking this 11 year old main character is capable of...
While completely fantastical, this book would be a good springboard for discussion with your children about how dictatorships might begin. You can discuss the history of such dictatorships and the how people can get pulled into being part of the regime.
In keeping with the younger audience, the themes are pretty black and white. The action is well written. The fact that he was 11 and being asked to be an assassin was difficult to stomach (reading as an adult with two young boys). I had to decide it was written to appeal to that age range. Still, I probably would have enjoyed this more if the main character was at least 14. 11 year old boys are so young looking and often so very naive.
I think this is well written for an audience age around 10-14. They will enjoy the action/adventure and fast pace of the book.
So just imagine this girl as a boy, and you'll have the idea of the kind of butt kicking this 11 year old main character is capable of...
While completely fantastical, this book would be a good springboard for discussion with your children about how dictatorships might begin. You can discuss the history of such dictatorships and the how people can get pulled into being part of the regime.
In keeping with the younger audience, the themes are pretty black and white. The action is well written. The fact that he was 11 and being asked to be an assassin was difficult to stomach (reading as an adult with two young boys). I had to decide it was written to appeal to that age range. Still, I probably would have enjoyed this more if the main character was at least 14. 11 year old boys are so young looking and often so very naive.
December 17, 2009
A while ago I was having my self an uneventful Sunday. I rummaged through my book shelves looking for something new, and I found this strange book. I'd never heard of it but it looked good. I pulled it off my shelf and flipped over to the blurb. It turns out he book I'm talking about is Jimmy Coates: Killer. Oh my, I was in for a 'good read'.
Jimmy Coates: Killer is the spectacular action book written by Joe Craig. It revolves around an 11 year old boy who slowly discovers he's part of the biggest scientific breakthrough ever. He realises he can do amazing things. And he'll need all these awesome moves to rescue all those close to him. But how far will he go, will he let his instincts take over and become the worlds deadliest killer?
In my opinion this book is one of the bes around and is perfect for any teen aged youth. Keeping kid's from there Nintendos is a hard job, but it seems Joe Craig managed it.
Jimmy Coates: Killer is the spectacular action book written by Joe Craig. It revolves around an 11 year old boy who slowly discovers he's part of the biggest scientific breakthrough ever. He realises he can do amazing things. And he'll need all these awesome moves to rescue all those close to him. But how far will he go, will he let his instincts take over and become the worlds deadliest killer?
In my opinion this book is one of the bes around and is perfect for any teen aged youth. Keeping kid's from there Nintendos is a hard job, but it seems Joe Craig managed it.
September 17, 2013
I hope anyone who likes action-thrillers will enjoy this. It's the first one in my series. You don't have to read them in order (though most people do, it seems).
This one has been described by several reviewers as 'The Bourne Identity for kids' and I think that's a lovely, flattering description. I started to write it while I was working as a musician and songwriter, but I read the first few Harry Potter books, then saw The Bourne Identity, then read 'Story' by Robert McKee. This book is very much the product of those three things happening close together. It was impossible NOT to come up with Jimmy Coates!
I'm a very impatient reader, so I always need a story to grab me by the throat on the first page and not let me go. That doesn't necessarily mean action, by the way (though of course, this is an ACTION-thriller, so there's plenty of action in it), but for me it's more important to have engaging characters, challenging situations and dilemmas. (A lot of my philosophy degree goes into writing these books - though I think you'll only notice that if you're looking for it.)
Fans of Alex Rider, James Bond and Jason Bourne will hopefully get right into Jimmy Coates, but I also hope that there's something deeper in these books for a wider audience... something to keep you thinking about the character and his problems long after you've finished reading.
Have fun with the series and let me know what you think. :)
This one has been described by several reviewers as 'The Bourne Identity for kids' and I think that's a lovely, flattering description. I started to write it while I was working as a musician and songwriter, but I read the first few Harry Potter books, then saw The Bourne Identity, then read 'Story' by Robert McKee. This book is very much the product of those three things happening close together. It was impossible NOT to come up with Jimmy Coates!
I'm a very impatient reader, so I always need a story to grab me by the throat on the first page and not let me go. That doesn't necessarily mean action, by the way (though of course, this is an ACTION-thriller, so there's plenty of action in it), but for me it's more important to have engaging characters, challenging situations and dilemmas. (A lot of my philosophy degree goes into writing these books - though I think you'll only notice that if you're looking for it.)
Fans of Alex Rider, James Bond and Jason Bourne will hopefully get right into Jimmy Coates, but I also hope that there's something deeper in these books for a wider audience... something to keep you thinking about the character and his problems long after you've finished reading.
Have fun with the series and let me know what you think. :)
October 10, 2007
It was awesome! I started it and never felt like putting it down. It was about this boy who doesn't know who he is. One day British spy agents come to his house and try to kidnap him. He felt the urge to jump out of the window and did it! It turns out he had his DNA tampered with so that he would be a perfect assasin. Hope I didn't ruin the book for you. It is diffently a must read!!
December 7, 2010
I just started reading this book, but seems interesting!
November 11, 2010
'' This book is interesting, there's moments of adventure and violence this boy had went through. Jimmy Coates is the main character in this book. He's a eleven years old boy. He's different from other people because he have the ability to outrun, out jump, and out kick. One day, he was doing homework at home when some people show up at his house and try to take him away.It's a mysterious organization that kidnapped Jimmy'parent and now after him but he doesn't know why. As the venture goes on, Jimmy is starting to discovers the truth about himself that he's '' only 38% human'';the rest of the technology which fit to him that he's a assassin. He fights against his conditioning. Jimmy spurns his creator and joins force with Chris Viggo.It got interesting after jimmy started to discover his super technology and can do things other humans are impossible to do. I wonder if there's a second book that would continue this story.
October 31, 2014
Assassin is definitely written by a talented author, I just wish it was more believable. I kept reading even though it needed more polish and seemed lifted from the 1980s movie "D.A.R.Y.L." with very few changes. Some of the descriptions and phrases showed true promise, but other things left me shaking my head. Jimmy's friend Felix acted like either a hyperactive 6 year old or a developmentally disabled 12 year old. Eva seemed insane and barely hanging on. The dystopian society needed more development earlier on, though I do appreciate going straight into action normally. We needed to hear more about Mitchell before and after the attempted pickpocketing scene. I will commend the author on the "Bourne Identity for the under-14 set" attempt. Good thinking, but needs more work.
June 12, 2007
While escaping from the strange men that are after him in London, Jimmy discovers he possesses many unusual talents for an eleven-year-old boy. Jimmy is only 38% human, the rest of him is an assassin machine. Can he control the robotic part of his personality? And can he find anyone who will tell him the truth?
September 27, 2007
Loved this one! It gets off to a great start and doesn't let up. Jimmy is great character and I can't wait to read the next in the series. If you like the Alex Rider or the Percy Jackson books, you'll enjoy this series.
June 2, 2021
Cooler Actionthriller in einem dystopischen, diktatorischen England.
Die Handlung beginnt spannend und bleibt es auch, ohne dabei zu vergessen dass die meisten Hauptfiguren Kinder sind.
Beispiel: als Jimmy und Felix in die Schule einbrechen wollen um die Adresse ihrer Lehrerin herauszufinden, um diese um Hilfe bitten zu können. (Bonuspunkte dafür dass die Lehrerin zu den Bösen gehört!). Aber auch davon abgesehen wird die düstere Story immer wieder von einem kindlichen Humor aufgelockert.
Generell fand ich die Charaktere passend für die Geschichte, vor allem die Hauptfigur welche trotz aller Probleme und Veränderungen im Herzen einfach nur ein Kind ist.
Werde die Reihe auf jeden Fall weiter verfolgen.
Die Handlung beginnt spannend und bleibt es auch, ohne dabei zu vergessen dass die meisten Hauptfiguren Kinder sind.
Beispiel: als Jimmy und Felix in die Schule einbrechen wollen um die Adresse ihrer Lehrerin herauszufinden, um diese um Hilfe bitten zu können. (Bonuspunkte dafür dass die Lehrerin zu den Bösen gehört!). Aber auch davon abgesehen wird die düstere Story immer wieder von einem kindlichen Humor aufgelockert.
Generell fand ich die Charaktere passend für die Geschichte, vor allem die Hauptfigur welche trotz aller Probleme und Veränderungen im Herzen einfach nur ein Kind ist.
Werde die Reihe auf jeden Fall weiter verfolgen.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 30, 2021
Sehr gutes Buch, dass Spannung leicht erzeugt und hält
February 22, 2015
This review originally published in Looking For a Good Book. Rated 4.25 of 5
I wasn't aware that this was a reissue when I requested it, not that it matters -- it looked interesting. And it IS interesting and exciting.
The book has had other titles: Jimmy Coates: Assassin?; Killer; Jimmy Coates: Killer; and now, simply Assassin. All are listed as "Jimmy Coates #1." But no matter what the title, this is one action-packed thriller that you won't want to put down!
Jimmy Coates is an eleven year old boy who discovers that he has some unusual abilities when he is most in need of them. Speed, agility, strength. These are not things that show all the time, but when some men are chasing him, his abilities come to him naturally. At home, his parents appear at first surprised, but surprised that these abilities are appearing now, not that he has them. When men come to take Jimmy away, his parents tell him to run, which he does, but only far enough to watch his family be taken away. When he goes to the local police department to report the kidnapping, the same men come from the police offices and try to capture Jimmy.
Now on his own, Jimmy has to learn just what his powers are, why he has them and what it all means. Jimmy, it seems, is not so much a by, but an android, a cyborg -- part boy, part machine -- programmed to be an assassin for a secret branch of the (UK) government. The human part of Jimmy doesn't want to kill. He only wants his family back. But now Jimmy has to fight with his own programming.
This book is action-packed and well paced. Author Joe Craig knows how to keep young readers engaged, keeping the action moving at lightning speeds, but slowly down occasionally to give the reader a break and to deliver some much-needed information before picking up the pace again.
Not knowing that this was a reissue, I wondered if there would be other books in the series. Well...there are. Currently there are seven books in the series and I'm very interested in reading more of these books. In this, book one, we get to discover who Jimmy Coates is ... right alongside Jimmy himself, as he learns some fascinating things about himself. This adventure promises to be an exciting journey.
Looking for a good book? Book #1 in the Jimmy Coates series, Assassin, by Joe Craig, is a fast-paced action adventure for young readers and will not disappoint.
I received this book, in electronic form, from the publisher, through Netgalley, for an honest review.
I wasn't aware that this was a reissue when I requested it, not that it matters -- it looked interesting. And it IS interesting and exciting.
The book has had other titles: Jimmy Coates: Assassin?; Killer; Jimmy Coates: Killer; and now, simply Assassin. All are listed as "Jimmy Coates #1." But no matter what the title, this is one action-packed thriller that you won't want to put down!
Jimmy Coates is an eleven year old boy who discovers that he has some unusual abilities when he is most in need of them. Speed, agility, strength. These are not things that show all the time, but when some men are chasing him, his abilities come to him naturally. At home, his parents appear at first surprised, but surprised that these abilities are appearing now, not that he has them. When men come to take Jimmy away, his parents tell him to run, which he does, but only far enough to watch his family be taken away. When he goes to the local police department to report the kidnapping, the same men come from the police offices and try to capture Jimmy.
Now on his own, Jimmy has to learn just what his powers are, why he has them and what it all means. Jimmy, it seems, is not so much a by, but an android, a cyborg -- part boy, part machine -- programmed to be an assassin for a secret branch of the (UK) government. The human part of Jimmy doesn't want to kill. He only wants his family back. But now Jimmy has to fight with his own programming.
This book is action-packed and well paced. Author Joe Craig knows how to keep young readers engaged, keeping the action moving at lightning speeds, but slowly down occasionally to give the reader a break and to deliver some much-needed information before picking up the pace again.
Not knowing that this was a reissue, I wondered if there would be other books in the series. Well...there are. Currently there are seven books in the series and I'm very interested in reading more of these books. In this, book one, we get to discover who Jimmy Coates is ... right alongside Jimmy himself, as he learns some fascinating things about himself. This adventure promises to be an exciting journey.
Looking for a good book? Book #1 in the Jimmy Coates series, Assassin, by Joe Craig, is a fast-paced action adventure for young readers and will not disappoint.
I received this book, in electronic form, from the publisher, through Netgalley, for an honest review.
March 26, 2014
Full of thrills, and none stop action from start to finish.
Could not put the book down at all, I sat and read the book from cover to cover and I was unable to stop myself from doing so.
This book is a must read if you are in the same age range as I am, which is young teens to young adults.
It speaks not only to the younger generation but also to the older generations as well.
I suggest if you ever come across the book in your day to day life, take a short break and ponder through the many pages of the book and see for yourself if you are able to put the book down before you finish.
I am currently continuing on this series and I believe it to be one of the many wonders that I have read beforehand.
Could not put the book down at all, I sat and read the book from cover to cover and I was unable to stop myself from doing so.
This book is a must read if you are in the same age range as I am, which is young teens to young adults.
It speaks not only to the younger generation but also to the older generations as well.
I suggest if you ever come across the book in your day to day life, take a short break and ponder through the many pages of the book and see for yourself if you are able to put the book down before you finish.
I am currently continuing on this series and I believe it to be one of the many wonders that I have read beforehand.
September 4, 2011
As kids books goes this one is pretty good I suppose. It's a bit like Jason Bourne for teenagers only Jimmy doesn't quite know what he's capable of yet. The genre's not new but the idea that he's fighting to bring down a dystopian government works, there are some clever details which will tap into every teenager's subconscious like the fact that coke is too expensive to import now. It's not a page turner, mostly because there are already 4 other books so, you know the outcome. Not as good as some I've read but I think Jimmy has plently of room for development as a character and I'm not going to argue with well written, action packed books for boys!
February 8, 2014
When I was a kid we had Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - a sweet story of a young boy who wins a competition to inherit a magical chocolate factory. These days youngsters get to read about half human/half machine killers built by the government to assassinate anyone who stands in the way of dictatorship.
Although I am too old for this I found it an enjoyable read. The character Jimmy must wrestle to control his programming against his human nature and in doing so evades the clutches of an evil prime minister.
The story did make me wonder what we are gearing the next generation for. Scary.
Although I am too old for this I found it an enjoyable read. The character Jimmy must wrestle to control his programming against his human nature and in doing so evades the clutches of an evil prime minister.
The story did make me wonder what we are gearing the next generation for. Scary.
March 22, 2010
at first, I had no intention to read this book. I mean I was bored, so I went to the bookstore and bought this.
but through the story, I can see that this is amazing book! I wonder why this book isn't so popular.
maybe I can see it, this book is totally for boys (except for the assassin thing) around 10-14 year old. if your children or brother likes James Bond, then this is a good choice.
well, I only read the first though. I can't wait to buy the next book! (I have to wait since I don't have much money left)
but through the story, I can see that this is amazing book! I wonder why this book isn't so popular.
maybe I can see it, this book is totally for boys (except for the assassin thing) around 10-14 year old. if your children or brother likes James Bond, then this is a good choice.
well, I only read the first though. I can't wait to buy the next book! (I have to wait since I don't have much money left)
August 31, 2014
This book was great. I think it was fast paced, action packed, mysterious and exhilarating. It makes you ask questions like, 'Who are the guys who are trying to kidnap Jimmy?' 'Why do they want him?' and 'How does Jimmy get these cool new POWERS?'. It has been compared to Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider though in my opinion, it is not quite as complex. I think both books are in a league of their own and both deserve to be rewarded for their amazing story.
May 11, 2015
3 stars, but I will march on to the 2nd story soon. I love these sci-fi related YA stories. An 11 yr assassin? Kinda young.....but there is more to Jimmy than meets the eye. Picked it up free via KU. I liked it, even knowing it was YA. Might be fun to read an adult version of these series.
Can't say more without giving away what Jimmy is.........Plenty of on the run action (similar to several YA series I have read...someone is always OUT to get them).
Can't say more without giving away what Jimmy is.........Plenty of on the run action (similar to several YA series I have read...someone is always OUT to get them).
March 26, 2011
I think it was very interesting and mysterious. It is about a boy who can suddenly do strange stuff, and finally finds out that he is 62% machine and 38% human! It was absolutely unpredictable, because people always compare this book with Alex Rider, and Alex is whole human. I think it was very bold for the author to make Jimmy Coates a machine.
September 9, 2010
This was an interesting book about a boy that finds out that he is genetically created to be a spy. The government then goes after him, his family, and friends.
October 13, 2010
very energetic and adventuresome
February 24, 2022
The book Jimmy Coates Killer is the first book in the Jimmy Coates series. The book starts off in the U.K with an agent of a secret service also known as NJ7 coming to get Jimmy, an eleven year old boy from his house. Jimmy is now on the run after escaping the agent his parents were captured by NJ7. Jimmy is finally caught by NJ7 and informs him he will become a part of the organization and that he is very skilled and that he will soon go on missions for them. I personally liked the book because it is supposedly told by an eleven year old boy so it is very easy to understand. My favorite character is Felix Jimmy’s best friend and motivator who keeps the book fun. This book is full of cliff hangers so if you don’t like suspense and mystery this book is probably not for you. The only part I disliked about the book was parts of the middle were rushed and it was hard to keep up on what was happening. So overall, a great book I would most recommend this book to young readers and people who like drama, mystery and suspense.
October 5, 2018
“On the roof of the taxi, Jimmy pressed Mitchell’s face against the metal. His programming roared inside him, forcing the human part back. That quote was from the book “Jimmy Coates: Assassin?. That quote from the story was important to me because it showed that Jimmy still hasn’t gotten use to his new life. The book has a very interesting plot to it. The story is about a kid named Jimmy Coates who thinks that he is a normal kid that lives a normal life. But one day a man comes to take Jimmy a way saying that he is a threat to the society and that he is the next assassin to kill the president. The author wrote the book in a unique way making Jimmy more relatable to the reader. The one book that I can compare it to is the “Fifth Assassin”. The book was great but it did have some story elements lacking like the character losing something to make him or her stronger. If I would have to recommend this book I would recommend it to the fans of “Jason Steed”.
February 7, 2023
Actually a very good book. I read all of this series and found it nice. There was one thing that caused me problems: There were so much Charakters. After a while, you really have to think about who he's talking to or who it's about. I would guess that there are more than 15 characters that are only mentioned in between times and don't play a big role. But to connect them with the right things (especially if they are only mentioned in 5 - 6 parts of the book) is really hard... There are 7 or 8 of them (books), which are really not bad. But keeping track of every non-main character there is even more difficult in so many books.
November 15, 2018
I recommend this book because it has lot of adventure,good story line and I would recommend this book for 9-13 years old because,they would enjoy it better than under 9. Would you like to read this book? It was amazing I would like to read it again I think you will like this book and wants you have read it you will want to read it again and again wants you read it you will catch the reading bug.😄😜😄😜
October 12, 2019
I have a preference when it comes to stories of people stuck between two worlds. As such, this book grabbed my interest immediately. The cover is very well made and attractive but what keeps you is the content. The book kept me interested throughout the whole journey with its thrilling action scenes and beautiful descriptions.
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