By Sophie McKenzie (author)
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Fast-paced and thought provoking, this is a thrilling story with a powerful science fiction theme. The first ever human clones Rachel and Theo have been separated by the Atlantic with Rachel in Scotland and Theo in the US. They are warned not to keep in touch but the bond between them is unbreakable and their weekly online chats provide a lifeline for them both.
When Rachel mysteriously goes missing, Theo travels swiftly to Scotland and he is soon on the trail of the evil scientist Elijah who created them both and the wicked Aphrodite Experiment which he is conducting. A sequel to Blood Ties this is also a gripping stand-alone story.
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Clones Rachel and Theo now live thousands of miles apart. They keep in touch, but things just aren't the same. When Rachel discovers that evil scientist Elijah is still working in secret for a section of the government and about to murder Daniel, she sets out to rescue the little boy, but her plans backfire with disastrous consequences.
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Across the Atlantic, Theo becomes suspicious when Rachel misses their weekly internet chat. He discovers a report online saying she's killed herself and travels to Scotland to find her, certain that she has been kidnapped. A clue leads him to Elijah's mysterious clinic, where the sinister Aphrodite Experiment is underway.
But what is Elijah really planning? Why does he need to track Rachel down so badly? And will Rachel and Theo be able to pay the ultimate ransom that he demands?
Having started out as a journalist and editor, Sophie McKenzie became a full-time author after being made redundant and taking up a creative writing course. She immediately fell in love with writing stories and her debut novel Girl, Missing – which has since sold over one million copies – was just the beginning of a multi-award-winning and internationally successful career.
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You can see Sophie giving her writing tips in a video - click here.
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Clones Rachel and Theo now live thousands of miles apart. They keep in touch, but things just aren't the same.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Blood Ransom and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-12 years old
Blood Ransom features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Thrillers, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers
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Blood Ransom was written by Sophie McKenzie and published by Simon & Schuster Childrens Books an imprint of Simon & Schuster Ltd
Blood Ransom has 418 pages
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