Isaac Turner Investigates – serie

Isaac heads to Hong Kong where a deadly dinner party sparks the fourth adventure in the Isaac Turner Investigates seriesIsaac is thrilled to join Hattie and her mum, Patricia, in Hong Kong for a holiday. Even more so when one of Patricia's clients invites them to an exclusive dinner party.But out of eleven diners, only ten survive.As Isaac and Hattie investigate the mysterious murder, they uncover a dangerous world of corporate espionage amongst the glittering high rises and chaotic streets – and face the chilling return of an old enemy.The gripping fourth book in the Isaac Turner Investigates series, where adventure meets science.Collect the series:The Clockwork ConspiracyThe Forbidden AtlasThe Galileo Heist

** Shortlisted for the BOOKS ARE MY BAG Readers Award for Children's Fiction **‘Clever, inventive and a cracking read’ – Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis FowlA locked-room mystery packed with rooftop chases, hidden codes and mind-bending science, The Clockwork Conspiracy is a must for fans of the Adventures on Trains series and Sharna Jackson's High Rise mysteries.Aspiring inventor Isaac Turner lives with his dad, the horologist in charge of Big Ben. But when his father vanishes from the belfry on the night the clocks go back, leaving behind only a smashed pocket watch and a cryptic message, Isaac determines to find him.Hunting a trail of clues through London’s landmarks, Isaac uncovers a sinister plot in the gears of government and embarks on a race against time to save his father – and time itself.‘An ingenious mystery full of fascinating facts. Sedgman has cracked the code for an absolute triumph of a book’ – A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief‘The Clockwork Conspiracy offers a captivating and perilous adventure that surprises and delights at every turn’ – Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island‘A smart and pacey thriller. Time well spent’ – The Times‘A taut, tense mystery with perfectly-timed plotting, this is guaranteed to make the time fly’ - Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out?‘A gripping mystery delivered with panache’ ­– The Observer‘A thrilling story from start to finish’ ­­– Inis Magazine‘Action-packed with twisty turns and a gripping plot’ – Daily Mail‘THE CLOCKWORK CONSPIRACY is a fiendishly clever contraption, featuring brilliantly savvy characters and a well-wound plot that ticks along like – what else? – clockwork’ - Andy Sagar, author of Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup‘A thrilling locked-room mystery, with a plot as beautifully engineered as clockwork’ - Pari Thomson, author of Greenwild: The World Behind the Door‘An action-packed, thrilling adventure’ – The Week Junior‘A rapid adventure, combined with an encyclopaedic focus on a particular subject – and an ability to make it sing’ – The Telegraph‘I predict this will be a very popular addition to any library, home or classroom’ – Books for Keeps

** Shortlisted for the BOOKS ARE MY BAG Readers Award for Children''s Fiction **''Clever, inventive and a cracking read'' – Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis FowlA locked-room mystery packed with rooftop chases, hidden codes and mind-bending science, The Clockwork Conspiracy is a must for fans of the Adventures on Trains series and Sharna Jackson''s High Rise mysteries.Aspiring inventor Isaac Turner lives with his dad, the horologist in charge of Big Ben. But when his father vanishes from the belfry on the night the clocks go back, leaving behind only a smashed pocket watch and a cryptic message, Isaac determines to find him.Hunting a trail of clues through London''s landmarks, Isaac uncovers a sinister plot in the gears of government and embarks on a race against time to save his father – and time itself.''An ingenious mystery full of fascinating facts. Sedgman has cracked the code for an absolute triumph of a book'' – A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief''The Clockwork Conspiracy offers a captivating and perilous adventure that surprises and delights at every turn'' – Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper''s Island''A smart and pacey thriller. Time well spent'' – The Times''A taut, tense mystery with perfectly-timed plotting, this is guaranteed to make the time fly'' - Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out? ''A gripping mystery delivered with panache'' ­– The Observer''A thrilling story from start to finish'' ­­– Inis Magazine''Action-packed with twisty turns and a gripping plot'' – Daily Mail''THE CLOCKWORK CONSPIRACY is a fiendishly clever contraption, featuring brilliantly savvy characters and a well-wound plot that ticks along like – what else? – clockwork'' - Andy Sagar, author of Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup''A thrilling locked-room mystery, with a plot as beautifully engineered as clockwork'' - Pari Thomson, author of Greenwild: The World Behind the Door''An action-packed, thrilling adventure'' – The Week Junior''A rapid adventure, combined with an encyclopaedic focus on a particular subject – and an ability to make it sing'' – The Telegraph''I predict this will be a very popular addition to any library, home or classroom'' – Books for Keeps

** Shortlisted for the BOOKS ARE MY BAG Readers Award for Children''s Fiction **''Clever, inventive and a cracking read'' – Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis FowlA locked-room mystery packed with rooftop chases, hidden codes and mind-bending science, The Clockwork Conspiracy is a must for fans of the Adventures on Trains series and Sharna Jackson''s High Rise mysteries.Aspiring inventor Isaac Turner lives with his dad, the horologist in charge of Big Ben. But when his father vanishes from the belfry on the night the clocks go back, leaving behind only a smashed pocket watch and a cryptic message, Isaac determines to find him.Hunting a trail of clues through London''s landmarks, Isaac uncovers a sinister plot in the gears of government and embarks on a race against time to save his father – and time itself.''An ingenious mystery full of fascinating facts. Sedgman has cracked the code for an absolute triumph of a book'' – A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief''The Clockwork Conspiracy offers a captivating and perilous adventure that surprises and delights at every turn'' – Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper''s Island''A smart and pacey thriller. Time well spent'' – The Times''A taut, tense mystery with perfectly-timed plotting, this is guaranteed to make the time fly'' - Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out? ''A gripping mystery delivered with panache'' ­– The Observer''A thrilling story from start to finish'' ­­– Inis Magazine''Action-packed with twisty turns and a gripping plot'' – Daily Mail''THE CLOCKWORK CONSPIRACY is a fiendishly clever contraption, featuring brilliantly savvy characters and a well-wound plot that ticks along like – what else? – clockwork'' - Andy Sagar, author of Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup''A thrilling locked-room mystery, with a plot as beautifully engineered as clockwork'' - Pari Thomson, author of Greenwild: The World Behind the Door''An action-packed, thrilling adventure'' – The Week Junior''A rapid adventure, combined with an encyclopaedic focus on a particular subject – and an ability to make it sing'' – The Telegraph''I predict this will be a very popular addition to any library, home or classroom'' – Books for Keeps

The exhilarating sequel to The Clockwork Conspiracy, Isaac Turner is back for another action-packed mystery adventure.'An ingenious mystery' - A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, on THE CLOCKWORK CONSPIRACYIsaac and Hattie have been invited to a high-profile event at the French National Archives in Paris to finally celebrate their achievement in saving time. But as Isaac prepares to make his speech, the lights go out and a single shot is fired.The police think it was an assassination attempt on the infamous businessman Balthazar Blaise, but Isaac and Hattie realise that something very different is going on when they discover a boy taking something from the archives before vanishing without a trace.As they investigate, Isaac and Hattie are pulled into an underground world, searching secret and forgotten places for a stolen letter, a missing sister and a map that will unearth a long buried secret ...

The exhilarating sequel to The Clockwork Conspiracy, Isaac Turner is back for another action-packed mystery adventure.''An ingenious mystery'' - A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, on THE CLOCKWORK CONSPIRACYIsaac and Hattie have been invited to a high-profile event at the French National Archives in Paris to finally celebrate their achievement in saving time. But as Isaac prepares to make his speech, the lights go out and a single shot is fired. The police think it was an assassination attempt on the infamous businessman Balthazar Blaise, but Isaac and Hattie realise that something very different is going on when they discover a boy taking something from the archives before vanishing without a trace.As they investigate, Isaac and Hattie are pulled into an underground world, searching secret and forgotten places for a stolen letter, a missing sister and a map that will unearth a long buried secret ...

The exhilarating sequel to The Clockwork Conspiracy, Isaac Turner is back for another action-packed mystery adventure.''An ingenious mystery'' - A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, on THE CLOCKWORK CONSPIRACYIsaac and Hattie have been invited to a high-profile event at the French National Archives in Paris to finally celebrate their achievement in saving time. But as Isaac prepares to make his speech, the lights go out and a single shot is fired. The police think it was an assassination attempt on the infamous businessman Balthazar Blaise, but Isaac and Hattie realise that something very different is going on when they discover a boy taking something from the archives before vanishing without a trace.As they investigate, Isaac and Hattie are pulled into an underground world, searching secret and forgotten places for a stolen letter, a missing sister and a map that will unearth a long buried secret ...

The third adventure in the Isaac Turner Investigates series sees Isaac’s summer in Italy go horribly wrong when he becomes embroiled in a heist to clear his grandfather’s name. Can Isaac shine a light on the truth in time?'An ingenious mystery' - A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, on THE CLOCKWORK CONSPIRACYEvery summer holiday, Isaac Turner spends three weeks with his grandfather, Ferdinand, at his house in Italy, and this year his best friend Hattie is coming too. Everything points to a fantastic summer, until Ferdinand is arrested for the theft of millions of euros of jewellery.But Ferdinand hasn’t stolen anything – yet.Drawn into a daring heist during a solar eclipse, Isaac and Hattie must figure out who is telling the truth, and who is using the cover of darkness to deceive them.