"Scott nearly died playing Virtual Kombat--the virtual-reality fighting game that risks the lives of street kids for profit. Now Scott's being hunted by Wasp drones! While on the run, he meets a gang of techno-hackers who share his wish to destroy VK. They've developed a virus that could do the job, but to implant it, Scott has; to reenter the arena and risk being trapped inside the game forever"--Publisher's description.
"Street kid Scott jumps at the chance to be a Virtual Kombat gamer. if he can battle his way up the ranks, the ultimate prize will be his. But then his friend Kate goes missing in the battle arena, and Scott's dream turns into a nightmare"--Publisher's description.
"Scott and his game of techno-hackers might have destroyed the deadly online game Virtual Kombat, but they're far from safe. No longer hostedin virtual reality, there's only one place for the brutal battle to go--VK will be played in the the real world, and Scott's tech skills won't help him now. This is no longer just a game"--Publisher's description.
In 1611 Japan, English orphan Jack Fletcher continues his difficult training during his first year at samurai school while Dragon Eye, the ninja who killed his father, seeks him out to obtain a navigational logbook, and Jack's only hope of survival rests on his success in an ancient ritual.
After their convoy is ambushed by rebel soldiers, teenage bodyguard Connor along with Amber and Henri, whom he is sworn to protect, must fight for their lives in the African plains, evading lethal hunters, both human and animal.
Teenage bodyguard Connor is assigned to protect a French diplomat's family on safari in Africa, but deep in the savanna the journey takes a terrifying turn when their convoy is ambushed by brutal gunmen.
"When surfing champion Charley Hunter is assigned to protect teenage rock idol Ash Wild on his sold-out US tour, she soon finds out what it really means to live the rock star lifestyle. Faced with a growing number of death threats, several suspicious accidents, and an unruly celebrity, Charley has her work cut out for her keeping Ash alive on the tour"--Provided by publisher.
"As the son of a British bodyguard who sacrificed his life in the line of duty, teenage kickboxing champion Connor Reeves is proud to join the ranks of a top-secret young bodyguard squad, but his first assignment, to guard the First Daughter, may test his limits. "--OCLC.
For his new assignment Connor's been posted to a luxury yacht. His mission: to protect the twin daughters of an Australian media-mogul. It's a watertight operation, more a vacation than a dangerous duty--until the unthinkable happens. Far out at sea, heavily-armed pirates hired by enemies of the twins' father launch a high-powered attack against the yacht in an act fueled by greed and a desire for vengeance. It's up to Connor to push back the pirates and stop them from reaping destruction.
