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Jimmy Coates embarks on his fourth adventure in his ongoing mission to out-think / out-manouevre and outwit NJ7. If you think it’s over, think again…“Jimmy closed his eyes, searching for that power inside him. He had to forget that he was terrified – that was only the human part of him, the 38 per cent that was a normal, frightened boy. He willed the assassin to take him over. He knew that somewhere within him was enough strength, resilience and expert knowledge to survive this crisis.”The cold and calculating Miss Bennett has had enough of Jimmy Coates. NJ7’s greatest invention has turned into it’s greatest enemy, and it’s time someone put an end to him.But Jimmy’s next mission is to foil a secret plan – and who could be better at this than someone who officially doesn’t exist!
Jimmy Coates must navigate a lethal game of cat-and-mouse as he attempts to dismantle the clandestine operations of NJ7 while struggling to maintain his own humanity. As a genetically engineered assassin who is only partially human, Jimmy faces constant pursuit from his creators who view him as a failed experiment. He relies on his internal, dormant combat skills to survive, yet he must balance these cold, calculated instincts against his own conscience. The narrative follows his high-stakes mission to thwart a secret plan, utilizing his unique status as a person who officially does not exist to operate in the shadows.
This installment continues the established momentum of the series by escalating the stakes for its genetically modified protagonist. The narrative focuses on the tension between Jimmy's programmed combat abilities and his developing sense of self, a dynamic that remains central to the series' appeal. Readers likely find the blend of espionage tropes and science fiction elements to be a consistent draw for the target demographic. The plot relies on the established antagonism between Jimmy and the operatives of NJ7 to drive the conflict forward, ensuring that the pacing remains brisk throughout the mission.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
2007-01-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins Children's Books
ISBN-10:
0007232861
ISBN-13:
9780007232864
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