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Codename Firefly

CJ Daugherty author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Moonflower Publishing

Published:2nd Sep '21

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The only child of the British Prime Minister has become the target of Russian assassins, and has been moved to an elite boarding school. Shielded by gates she feels safe, but the assassins searching for her are highly trained. As winter closes in and darkness falls, Gray will have to think fast. The hunters are coming.YA BOOK OF THE YEAR - Woman and Home. "The adrenaline pumps from the first page.” - The FT.--The thrilling sequel to NUMBER 10, which was named YA book of the year by the Independent and the FT.--Gray Langtry is on the run. As the only child of the British Prime Minister, Gray's life has been in turmoil ever since her mother was chosen to lead the country. Both she and her mother are targets of a Russian assassination plot. And what's worse, members of her mother's own cabinet are involved. A team of bodyguards never leaves her side. The press attention is relentless. And then there are the death threats.--Now, after an attempt on Gray's life, she has been moved to an elite boarding school in the British countryside. Shielded by high walls and locked gates, Gray finally feels safe, but the plotters are still hunting, and soon they will find her. Gray's personal bodyguard, Julia, and the school's young headmistress are determined to protect her. They both know how dangerous things are. The assassins searching for Gray are highly trained. And when they arrive they will aim to kill.--Dylan, a mysterious American student, seems to know more than he should - but he's always there when Gray needs him. Can she trust him? Can she trust anyone? As winter closes in and darkness falls, Gray will have to think fast. The hunters are coming.

"Daugherty's London has been subtly reimagined, with danger, mystery and imagination combining to thrilling effect" - Financial Times; "The most exciting teen book series to hit our shelves in ages" - Now Magazine; "If you are a fan of teen romance mixed with mystery and lots of twists and turns then this is for you" - Maximum Pop!; "A clever and involving thriller; never less than believable" - Books for Keeps; "A pulse-pounding combination of mystery and suspense that hints at a welcome follow-up." - Kirkus; "An engrossing, multifaceted mystery with snappy dialogue, a well-drawn cast of characters, and a sizzling romantic subplot." - Publishers Weekly

ISBN: 9781838237479

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

380 pages