Ghosts of the Hindu Kush - (Red Hand Adventures) by Joe O'Neill (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>A mad mystic, an infamous German pilot, deadly assassins, and a world at war. In the book <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> has called a "thrilling, well-woven adventure," the kid guardians of the Red Hand legend journey to the most dangerous place on earth and face their most epic adventure yet.</strong></p> <p/><p>After crossing the treacherous waters of the Black Sea, young adventurers Tariq, Aseem, and Fez dock their small sailboat in the Russian port city of Rostov-on-Don. Armed only with a charmed map, a legendary journal, and the lessons learned from countless skirmishes around the globe, they search the city for the solution to a mysterious clue--the word "Marius" scribbled on a scrap of paper. Little do they know the word will send them into the custody of an enigmatic explorer...and on a journey into the most dangerous place on earth.</p> <p/><p>Meanwhile, Margaret and Inez find themselves caught in a European countryside ablaze with the first World War. As Inez battles the horrors of the front line medical tents, Margaret dogfights an infamous German airman and emerges as the Allied Powers' most talented pilot. A political mission aims to reunite them with old friends in the Rif Mountains of Morocco, but all paths may ultimately lead to a mad Russian monk with supernatural powers. </p> <p/><p>Facing their most difficult and exciting challenge yet, the group will need to rely on courage and determination as they cross a war-torn world, face deadly assassins, struggle to survive harsh landscapes, and work to fulfill the Red Hand prophecy.</p> <p/><p>The fifth installment of the award-winning Red Hand Series for middle-readers, <em>Ghosts of the Hindu Kush</em> takes you on an action-packed journey through cultures, locations, and true historical events via a diverse set of characters. Author Joe O'Neill, dubbed the "Ian Fleming of the middle reader set" by Kirkus Reviews, has crafted a fantastic, exotic, and electric tale that shows young readers--and adults with a taste for classical action--that no matter how humble your beginnings, bravery and cooperation can overcome any challenge. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"O'Neill continues to work his magic. The ingredients are irresistible: spycraft, magic, international <br>travels, cultural rituals, derring-do, fights...exotic locations, and many chances for the young characters to<br> prove their courage, fortitude, cleverness, and resilience.... Another thrilling, well-woven adventure installment." - <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <p/> <p/><br><br>"O'Neill [is] an Ian Fleming for the middle-reader set...Readers should feel as though they too are traversing the globe every time they fall back into this fast-paced tale. The pages will likely fly by far too quickly for the series' loyal fans, who will be left waiting eagerly for the next installment. ...A satisfying, action-packed return to the world of the Red Hand and a daring trio." - <em>Kirkus Reviews</em> on <em>Thieves of the Black Sea</em> <p/> <i>Thieves of the Black Sea</i> named a Best Book of 2017 by <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <p/> O'Neill has an eye for detail, atmosphere, and action...this is a rousing period piece that ends on a cliffhanger. - <i>Publishers Weekly</i> on <em>Rebels of the Kasbah</em><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><strong>Joe O'Neill</strong> was inspired to write the <i>Red Hand Adventures</i> while on safari in Sri Lanka. As he was driving along in an old jeep, under the full moon casting silhouettes of wild elephants against the jungle wall, the image of a rebel orphan in old Morocco popped into his head. While he wishes he could take credit for the idea, it was a story that was already out there, waiting to be told.
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