The Highland Falcon Thief

'A thrilling and hugely entertaining adventure story; -- David Walliams
A first-class book * Telegraph *
A pacey and intensely satisfying mystery, boasting a sparkling golden age crime fiction sensibility despite its contemporary setting * Guardian *
Packed with clues and red herrings, this express ride has terrific characters and steams through the plot. Wonderful. * Daily Mail *
With the Highland Falcon Thief, M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman bring the classic mystery on a train bang up to date with a carriage-load of wit and suspense -- Ross Welford, author of Time Travelling with a Hamster
A thrill-ride of a mystery, guaranteed to be one of the most fun, atmospheric page turners of 2020 -- Lauren St John, author of Kat Wolfe Investigates
A super-fun middle-grade mystery with steam-trains and samoyeds. I loved it! -- Peter Bunzl, author of Cogheart
Like Murder on the Orient Express but better . . . a terrific read! -- Frank Cottrell Boyce, author of Millions
A fabulous fast-paced ride, packed with clues, illustrations and intrigue * Bookseller *
Loved every page of this wild madcap delightful ride of a book! Cracking characters, page-turningly pacey, hilarious and nail-biting in turns . . . glorious. It’s going to be a smash hit -- Liz Hyde, author of Bearmouth
Mysteries on trains - what’s not to love? This absolutely rips along, perfect for the railhead child in your life! -- Ross Montgomery, author of Perijee and Me
I have a station announcement: their collaboration is a chuffing triumph. Fans of Agatha Christie, or, more recently, Robin Stevens and Katherine Woodfine, should adore this mystery which makes a steam trail all of its own. -- Alex O'Connell * The Times Children's Book of the Week *
A runaway romp of a read -- Piers Torday, author of The Lost Magician
Ideal for independent readers who enjoy a good old-fashioned mystery * Booktrust *
Written with a real deftness of touch, I loved this thrilling mystery and can't wait for Hal's next adventure -- Christopher Edge, author of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright
An absolutely fantastic read, set on a beautiful old train; great characters, excellent plot and just enough mystery to keep you guessing all the way to the end * ReadingZone *
Samoyeds, secrets, Scottish scenery and the page turning action in The Highland Falcon Thief makes it a really compelling read, it is a really well researched story which includes fascinating facts and insights into train travel -- Catherine Friess * Story Snug *
[A] superior, Agatha Christie-inflected whodunnit * Financial Times *
Train enthusiasts, mystery buffs, and adventurers alike won’t be able to resist this fast-moving quest. * The Bulletin *
Illustrated with lively black-and-white drawings, this [is a] well-constructed, fast-paced mystery * Booklist *