Payback: 2 (Boy Soldier) - Hardcover

McNab, Andy; Rigby, Robert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0385608047 ISBN 13: 9780385608046

Publisher: Doubleday Children's Books, 2005

Synopsis

In the high-octane sequel to "Boy Soldier", seventeen-year-old Danny and his grandfather, ex-SAS explosives expert Fergus, are on the run again, with their cover in southern Spain blown. Encouraged by the mysterious Deveraux, they return to London to confront their ruthless enemy in MI6, Fincham. But, a teenage suicide bomber has brought death and destruction to the heart of Westminster. And there seem to be plenty of other willing martyrs. As the trap is sprung, Danny and Fergus have to break into Northwood, and it is up to computer whiz Elena to trawl the Deep Web to help them find the information they need to put a stop to the nightmare. The second book in the "Boy Soldier" sequence is another explosive, fast-moving and thrilling adventure, packed with authentic detail from Andy McNab's SAS expertise.

About this title

About the Authors

From the day he was found in a carrier bag on the steps of Guy's Hospital in London, Andy McNab has led an extraordinary life.

As a teenage delinquent, Andy McNab kicked against society. As a young soldier he waged war against the IRA in the streets and fields of South Armagh. As a member of 22 SAS he was at the centre of covert operations for nine years – on five continents. During the Gulf War he commanded Bravo Two Zero, a patrol that, in the words of his commanding officer, 'will remain in regimental history for ever'. Awarded both the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal (MM) during his military career, McNab was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier when he finally left the SAS.

Since then Andy McNab has become one of the world’s best-selling writers, drawing on his insider knowledge and experience. As well as several non-fiction bestsellers including Bravo Two Zero, the biggest selling British work of military history, he is the author of the best-selling Nick Stone and Tom Buckingham thrillers. He has also written a number of books for children.

Besides his writing work, he lectures to security and intelligence agencies in both the USA and UK, works in the film industry advising Hollywood on everything from covert procedure to training civilian actors to act like soldiers. He continues to be a spokesperson and fundraiser for both military and literacy charities.

Robert Rigby began his career as a journalist, then spent several years in the music business as a songwriter and session musician. He turned to writing for radio, television and the theatre and has also directed and performed in children's theatre throughout the country. He has become an established young people's playwright and his award-winning work with youth theatre companies has been seen in Britain, Europe, the USA and Africa. He wrote the novelizations of the movies, Goal! and Goal II, and his scripts for television include the long-running BBC children's drama series, Byker Grove.

From the Back Cover

Learn it now. Learn it fast. And survive.

From the Inside Flap

BLOODY CARNAGE
The headlines scream outrage following an attack at the heart of the British Parliament. As the emergency services try to help the wounded and the dying, there is only one question: who did this terrible thing?
TEENAGE SUICIDE BOMBER
Far away, in the heart of southern Spain, seventeen-year-old Danny and his grandfather, ex-SAS explosives expert Fergus Watts, are still living under cover, knowing that the slightest slip could expose their whereabouts to the ruthless killers who have been on their trail since the dramatic events of Boy Soldier.
All too soon, Danny and Fergus are on the run again, with their enemies closing in fast. But this time they are determined to put a stop to the nightmare. Back in the UK, as the inexplicable wave of violence increases, Danny and Fergus are looking for one thing - payback.
The second book in the Boy Soldier sequence is another explosive, fast-moving and thrilling adventure, packed with authentic detail from Andy McNab's SAS expertise.

Edition details

• Publisher: Doubleday Children's Books
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0385608047
• ISBN 13: 9780385608046
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304