Tim Kehoe

Furious Jones and the Assassin's Secret Tim Kehoe

Brief Description: Upon finding out that his mother was a CIA assassin and his father's famous spy books were based on her life, twelve-year-old Furious, now an orphan, seeks clues in his father's latest novel to stop their murderer before he becomes the next victim. Marc Notes: Upon witnessing his famous spy-novelist father's murder just seven months after his mother's death, twelve-year-old Furious, now an orphan, seeks clues in his father's latest novel to stop the murderer before he or she strikes again.; Ages 8-12. Publisher Marketing: When his dad's book turns out to contain deadly secrets, twelve-year-old Furious Jones is thrust into a web of mystery and danger in this gripping page-turner. Furious Jones, the twelve-year-old son of a famous thriller writer, lives with his grandfather after his mother was mysteriously gunned down right in front of him a year ago. Curious to know more about his estranged dad, he goes to see him speak about his upcoming novel to a packed audience--and to his shock and horror, he witnesses his father get shot as well. When Furious discovers that his dad's upcoming novel contains dangerous and fiercely protected secrets, he sets out to discover who killed his father, and what exactly they were trying to cover up. Ideal for fans of Alex Rider and Theodore Boone, the action-packed exploits of Furious Jones are as thrilling as they are intriguing. Can Furious unravel this literary mystery before the death toll rises? Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2014 (EAN 9781442473379, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 02/17/2014 (EAN 9781442473379, Hardcover)

Booklist 05/01/2014 pg. 53 (EAN 9781442473379, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 80 (EAN 9781442473379, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Kehoe, Tim Tim Kehoe was an author and the inventor of numerous toy products, including the world's first colored bubbles, called Zubbles, and he was named one of America's 100 Best by "Reader's Digest". In 2005, Zubbles was awarded "Popular Science"'s Grand Prize for Innovation.