When Ollie heads out for a run in the park, the last thing he expects to find is a dead body. But the real shock is that Ollie recognises the man. And somehow, he's connected to Ollie's father ... who vanished ten months ago.

And then he learns that the dead man was a spy.

With everything he thought he knew about his dad now in doubt, there's only one way for Ollie to get answers. He's going to have to solve the murder.

Armed with an old spy kit, a couple of bikes and a drone, Ollie and his friends Ella and George are about to step into a world that is more dangerous than they could ever have imagined ...

From bestselling author Tim Ayliffe comes a children's debut that will have you on the edge of your seat.

Details

ISBN13: 9781761636615
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 304
Edition:
Publication Date: 01 Sep 2026
Publisher: Affirm Press
Publication City, Country: Australia
Dimensions (cm): 19.8(H)x12.8(L)
Weight (gm):

Author Biography

Tim Ayliffe is the bestselling author of page‑turning thrillers for adults, and now a writer of fast‑paced adventures for younger readers.After a 25‑year career as a journalist in Australia and overseas, including senior roles at ABC News, Tim turned his love of mystery and high‑stakes storytelling into fiction. He is the author of the popular John Bailey thriller series and recent release Dark Desert Road.His children’s debut brings the same sense of suspense and intrigue to a new audience.

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