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Jimmy Coates
First published 2005 · 304 pages
A high-octane sci-fi thrill ride where survival means outrunning a deadly government agency and facing deep-seated personal fears.
What it feels like
This propulsive science fiction adventure plunges readers into a high-stakes world of genetic engineering, cyborgs, and relentless pursuit. The mood is intensely thrilling and dangerous, driven by the constant threat of a shadowy government agency and the urgent need for survival. Beneath the kinetic action and assassin showdowns lies a tense emotional core centered on identity and deep-seated family conflict, as the protagonist is forced to confront his greatest personal fears. The prose is direct and fast-paced, built entirely to sustain momentum and keep the reader breathless. It is a perfect fit for young readers who crave high-octane, action-packed stories where technological enhancements meet desperate, edge-of-your-seat evasion.
- Mood
- tense
- high-stakes
- thrilling
- dangerous
- Tone
- urgent
- intense
- suspenseful
- adventurous
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- survival and evasion · technological identity · family conflict · confronting deep fears
- The writing
- Direct, kinetic, and action-oriented, designed to keep the pages turning at breakneck speed.
- The arc
- A relentless journey of survival that culminates in a tense, deeply personal confrontation with a feared parental figure.
- Who it's for
- Young readers who devour fast-paced science fiction, cyborg assassins, and high-stakes survival stories.
Content notes
- action violence
- family conflict
- parental fear
About the book
In this action-packed sequel to Jimmy Coates: Assassin?, government agency NJ7 wants Jimmy working for them or they want him dead. Not only must he fight off someone as dangerous as himself, he must also confront the man he fears the most--his father.
Description from Open Library.
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