3 of a Kind (Knightley and Son) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408860082 ISBN 13: 9781408860083

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Synopsis

Who will hold the winning hand? Sherlock meets Ocean's Eleven in this wickedly funny, action-packed crime caper.

Darkus Knightley is used to expecting the unexpected. An extraordinary solver of crimes, with immense powers of deduction, and regularly found bedecked in tweed, Darkus is anything but the average 13-year-old. But he is the person to call when strange goings-on are afoot!

Despite trying to leave his detective ways behind to lead a normal teenage life, when his father's loyal housekeeper, Bogna, goes missing, Darkus must return to the family fold and follow the clues to America and the bright lights of Las Vegas. Alongside his father, Alan, and stepsister, Tilly, Darkus must once again face the deadly criminal organisation, the Combination - and this time, all bets are off. With danger at every turn, Knightley and Son will need an ace or two up their sleeves in order to win this game. Will the odds be in our detective duo's favour? Or will this be the Knightleys' final roll of the dice?

Perfect for fans of Sherlock, this thrilling crime adventure will keep you on the edge of your seats. www.knightleyandson.com

About this title

About the Author

Rohan Gavin is a screenwriter and author based in London. He is a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes and his enduring love of detective fiction and excellent cars inspired him to write the Knightley and Son series. Rohan is the son of award-winning children's author Jamila Gavin, and he recently became a father himself.

www.knightleyandson.com

Review

"Danger and excitement--not to mention quirky characters and wonderful writing--lurk around every page!" - Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of ESCAPE FROM MR. LEMONCELLO S LIBRARY and co-author of TREASURE HUNTERS

"Heroes, villains and settings are all fully realized through proficient description, and contemporary technology gives way to sheer brainpower. A rousing page-turner with one fault: It ends." - starred review, Kirkus Reviews on KNIGHTLEY & SON

"Gavin has created a fun 'Sherlock Holmes' style adventure, with modern twists and a bit of humor. The combination is skillfully done. This is a quick and fun read; a great choice for choice looking for a new mystery to dive into." - starred review, School Library Journal on KNIGHTLEY & SON

"A teeth-gnashing thriller . . . it will have readers (ahem) howling for a third." - Kirkus Reviews, on K-9

"Scenes from this second book in the Knightley & Son series will evoke a broad range of emotions including empathy, revulsion, amusement, and sorrow. . . . An involving mystery with dark undercurrents." - Booklist on K-9

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Edition details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1408860082
• ISBN 13: 9781408860083
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288