"Thrill-a-minute, race- against -time, mystery adventure"
February 2024 Book of the Month
In his first solo fiction outing as author, Sam Sedgeman, of Adventures with Trains fame, has produced a quite extraordinary tour de force which combines an intricately plotted classic ‘closed room’ mystery, with some truly mind-bending science and maths, fascinating facts about our democracy, London landmarks and how the world measures time, in one exciting package!
The mystery involves the inexplicable disappearance of Isaac’s father, The Chief Horologist, who is responsible for Big Ben, on the night the clocks go back and as the debate over the New Time law is about to go to parliament. All that is left is a smashed pocket watch and a cryptic message.
Isaac teams up with new friend Hattie, the clever, confident, and rebellious daughter of Isaac’s godfather, the Speaker of the House. Together they embark on a rooftop-navigating quest across London, solving codes and puzzles as they go. They uncover a dastardly plot at the heart of government and it’s a frantic race to save both his father and the country and time itself!
Packed with excitement, drama, witty dialogue, and ingenious and relatable main characters, I am this will surely grow an army of fans ready for the next instalment of Isaac Turner Investigates.
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A locked-room mystery packed with rooftop chases, hidden codes and mind-bending science, The Clockwork Conspiracy is a must for fans of the Adventures on Trains series and Sharna Jackson's High Rise mysteries.
Aspiring inventor Isaac Turner lives with his dad, the Chief Horologist in charge of Big Ben. But when his father vanishes from the belfry on the night the clocks go back, leaving behind only a smashed pocket watch and a cryptic message, Isaac determines to find him. Hunting a trail of clues through London’s landmarks, Isaac uncovers a sinister plot in the gears of government and embarks on a race against time to save his father – and time itself.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Clockwork Conspiracy and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Clockwork Conspiracy features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Crime & Mystery, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Star Books, Featured Books for 9+ readers
The Clockwork Conspiracy is available in Paperback
The Clockwork Conspiracy was written by Sam Sedgman and published by Bloomsbury Childrens Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
The Clockwork Conspiracy has 332 pages
Yes it is part of Isaac Turner Investigates series
£7.19
