Description
Set in Scotland, Alpha Force are helping out on a survival outdoors adventure holiday programme for problem youngsters when they stumble across evidence of an illegal drugs laboratory, hidden high on the moors on the laird's land. High-speed chases with quad bikes and 4x4 vehicles across country along with survival skills like rafting, abseiling and hiking bring this l0th actionpacked adventure to the UK with a dramatic storyline focusing on one of today's major problems - designer drugs and their manufacture.
The tenth dramatic title in the gripping ALPHA FORCE series
About the Author
Chris Ryan was born in 1961 in a village near Newcastle. In 1984 he joined the SAS. During his ten years in the Regiment, he was involved in overt and covert operations and was also Sniper team commander of the anti-terrorist team. During the Gulf War, Chris was the only member of an eight-man team to escape from Iraq, of which three colleagues were killed and four captured. It was the longest escape and evasion in the history of the SAS. For this he was awarded the Military Medal. During Ryan's last two years in the Regiment he selected and trained potential SAS recruits, he left the SAS in 1994 and is now the author of many bestselling thrillers for adults, as well as the ALPHA FORCE series for younger readers. His work in security takes him around the world. He has also appeared in a number of TV programmes, including HUNTING CHRIS RYAN, PUSHED TO THE LIMIT (Toughest Families) and TERROR ALERT (Sky TV, 2004).
Reviews
A great book, jam-packed full of thrilling action * South Wales Argus *
The former SAS soldier makes a mean fist of a series about a five-strong team travelling the world to combat crime * The Times *
Great gung-ho stuff * Independent on Sunday *
Book Information
ISBN 9780099482338
Author Chris Ryan
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Red Fox
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 255g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 23mm
The tenth dramatic title in the gripping ALPHA FORCE series
About the Author
Chris Ryan was born in 1961 in a village near Newcastle. In 1984 he joined the SAS. During his ten years in the Regiment, he was involved in overt and covert operations and was also Sniper team commander of the anti-terrorist team. During the Gulf War, Chris was the only member of an eight-man team to escape from Iraq, of which three colleagues were killed and four captured. It was the longest escape and evasion in the history of the SAS. For this he was awarded the Military Medal. During Ryan's last two years in the Regiment he selected and trained potential SAS recruits, he left the SAS in 1994 and is now the author of many bestselling thrillers for adults, as well as the ALPHA FORCE series for younger readers. His work in security takes him around the world. He has also appeared in a number of TV programmes, including HUNTING CHRIS RYAN, PUSHED TO THE LIMIT (Toughest Families) and TERROR ALERT (Sky TV, 2004).
Reviews
A great book, jam-packed full of thrilling action * South Wales Argus *
The former SAS soldier makes a mean fist of a series about a five-strong team travelling the world to combat crime * The Times *
Great gung-ho stuff * Independent on Sunday *
Book Information
ISBN 9780099482338
Author Chris Ryan
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Red Fox
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 255g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 23mm
