The Devil’s Breath
Soon after escaping an assassin that bursts from the shadows to try and kill him in the dark windswept grounds of his school in Dartmoor, Max Gordon discovers that his explorer father has also gone missing. Max is determined to find him whatever dangers may lay in his path. A secret clue, that his father has left, leads Max to the inhospitable wilderness of Namibia and the discovery of a potential massive ecological disaster masterminded by the very powerful and completely ruthless businessman, Shaka Chang. Whoever is behind Max's fathers disappearance is determined to get rid of Max too. For good.
The Devil's Breath is the first incredible book, in a blockbuster new adventure series for boys and girls of 9+ , with more plot twists and death defying action scenes than a Bond film. A world of stampeding buffalo, lethal scorpions, ancient tribes and prophecies awaits you...
reviews
The Devil’s Breath - The Times (Books)
The Times (Books) Review by Amanda Craig.
David Gilman’s debut, The Devil’s Breath, is a gung-ho eco-adventure… what Gilman does superlatively is heart-pounding action.
The Devil’s Breath - The Telegraph
The Telegraph (Books) Review by Lucy Davies
[Max] is a likeable hero who makes mistakes and understands he has a lot to learn. None of this, though, gets in the way of the action, which rolls out thick and fast.
The Devil’s Breath - The Independent (Review)
The Independent (Review) Review by Nicholas Tucker
David Gilman’s The Devil’s Breath takes no hostages… this fast-paced story never lets up.
The Devil’s Breath - Teen Titles
Teen Titles - Reviews by teen readers.
The story itself had the turning the pages in feverish anticipation.
This is a really exciting book… action packed… plenty of intrigue.
This is a really exciting book… action packed… plenty of intrigue.
The Devil’s Breath - tBkmag
tBkmag Review.
Watch out Alex Rider, Max Gordon’s on the scene!
The Devil’s Breath - School Librarian Review
School Librarian Review by Richard Murphy
…he has written a story that is both captivating and well written. Once begun, like the mission, it must be completed!
The Devil’s Breath - Reading Zone
Reading Zone (online
…a stunning adventure story
The Devil’s Breath - Pokemon World Review
Pokemon World Review
The most exciting and unusual blockbuster adventure series for 8 – 14 year olds since Young Bond.
The Devil’s Breath - Junior Magazine
Junior Magazine
The environmental slant is educative without being preachy.
The Devil’s Breath - Herald Express
Herald Express
The Devil’s Breath is a fast moving action-packed adventure story . . . you will be unable to put this thrilling adventure down.
The Devil’s Breath - Flipside Magazine
Flipside Magazine Review by Thomas Murphy
The action scenes in the blistering heat of the savannah are pretty convincing but it’s when the book turns to the exploits of Max’s mates… that things get extra interesting. This book is hot!
The Devil’s Breath - Aaron Merchant
First News Review by Aaron Merchant, 12.
The book was an excellent read and is perfect for the big issue at the present time – saving the planet!
The Devil’s Breath (SLJ)
School Library Journal
October 21, 2008
David Gilman, author of The Devil's Breath, has an interesting life story himself. Principal writer for the UK TV show A Touch of Frost, David has also worked as a firefighter, professional photographer, marketing manager, and served in the British Army's Parachute Regiment…
David Gilman, author of The Devil's Breath, has an interesting life story himself. Principal writer for the UK TV show A Touch of Frost, David has also worked as a firefighter, professional photographer, marketing manager, and served in the British Army's Parachute Regiment…
Exhilarating and informed !
Diz Iz "Isabel" (Ferndown UK)
I was fortunate enough to attend the Dorset Reading Conference, where David Gilman gave a couple of highly entertaining writing workshops. Apart from being a charismatic character, his modest descriptions of his frankly exciting and courageous life to date leave one not just weak with laughter but aghast at the…
