Product Description

Danny Watts' grandfather, Fergus, was a traitor - one of the worst sort and an SAS explosives expert who betrayed his country and his Regiment for money - drug money. He was arrested and left to rot and die in a Columbian jail. At least, that's what seventeen-year-old Danny is told when his hopes of becoming a soldier are destroyed for ever. But he knows something the army doesn't seem to know. Fergus Watts is alive and in the UK, living in secret under an assumed name - but where? Fergus is Danny's only living relative. Burning with fury and desire for revenge, Danny sets out to track down his grandfather and expose him. In doing so, he sets in train an explosive sequence of events which throw Danny and Fergus together on the run from the people who want Fergus, and now Danny, dead. Packed with breathtaking action, SAS procedures and surveillance and survival techniques, this is a fast-moving, action-packed thriller for teenagers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4686 in Books
• Published on: 2006-05-04
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Synopsis
Danny Watts' grandfather, Fergus, was a traitor - one of the worst sort and an SAS explosives expert who betrayed his country and his Regiment for money - drug money. He was arrested and left to rot and die in a Columbian jail. At least, that's what seventeen-year-old Danny is told when his hopes of becoming a soldier are destroyed for ever. But he knows something the army doesn't seem to know. Fergus Watts is alive and in the UK, living in secret under an assumed name - but where? Fergus is Danny's only living relative. Burning with fury and desire for revenge, Danny sets out to track down his grandfather and expose him. In doing so, he sets in train an explosive sequence of events which throw Danny and Fergus together on the run from the people who want Fergus, and now Danny, dead. Packed with breathtaking action, SAS procedures and surveillance and survival techniques, this is a fast-moving, action-packed thriller for teenagers.

From the Back Cover
SAS HERO TURNS TRAITOR
For Danny Watts, 17, whose life-time ambition is to be a soldier, this news story is the beginning of the end.

THE WORST SORT OF SCUM
The grandfather he's never met, SAS hero Fergus Watts, sold out to the Columbian drug cartels and was supposed to have died, rotting in jail.

SAS TRAITOR MASTERMINDS PRISON BREAKOUT
Danny is determined to track down the man who has ruined his life. But how can he find an expert in covert operations who is trained to avoid capture?
As Danny makes his first move, so does someone else. Someone who has been watching Danny. Someone for whom Fergus Watts is a loose end which needs tying. Permanently.

The first book in the Boy Soldier sequence is an explosive, fast-moving and thrilling adventure, packed with authentic detail from Andy McNab's SAS expertise.

About the Author
Andy McNab joined the infantry as a boy soldier. In 1984 he was 'badged' as a member of 22 SAS Regiment and was involved in both covert and overt special operations worldwide. During the Gulf War he commanded Bravo Two Zero, a patrol that, in the words of his commanding officer, 'will remain in regimental history for ever'. Awarded both the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal (MM) during his military career, McNab was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier when he finally left the SAS in February 1993. He wrote about his experiences in two phenomenal bestsellers, Bravo Two Zero, which was filmed in 1998 starring Sean Bean, and Immediate Action. He is the author of the bestselling novels, Remote Control, Crisis Four, Firewall, Last Light, Liberation Day and Dark Winter. Besides his writing work, he lectures to security and intelligence agencies in both the USA and UK. Robert Rigby began his career as a journalist, then spent several years in the music business as a songwriter and session musician. He turned to writing for radio, television and the theatre and has also directed and performed in children's theatre throughout the country. He has become an established young people's playwright and his award-winning work with youth theatre companies has been seen in Britain, Europe, the USA and Africa. He wrote the novelization of the movie, Goal!, and his scripts for television include the long-running BBC children's drama series, Byker Grove.

Customer Reviews

Boy Soldier, first in an exciting series!!
This is the first of the explosive series by Andy McNab. Andy uses his experience as an SAS soldier in this book. It starts of with Danny's life long ambition to join the army. But his chance is destroyed when he finds out that his Grandfather (Fergus Watts) betrayed his country. Danny and his friend Elena start trying to locate Fergus. They find him by tracking his mobile. His house appears to be in the middle of nowhere but is it? Also Danny has ex-reporter Eddie Moyles, who wrote an article saying that Fergus Watts was a traitor, is on his case and trying to un-cover the true story. What Danny doesn't know is that people are on his case but why? When he finds his Grandfather will he discover the truth? Is Fergus the real traitor? He also has more to deal with that originally thought... I very much enjoyed this book.

great thriller - McNab uses his knowledge brilliantly
This action thriller from former SAS soldier Andy McNab is a true testament to his time as a boy soldier. He is able to give a detailed description of his experiences in a highly entertaining teenage novel with a great account on action, weapon and procedures.

The stereotypical teenager lead character of Danny Watts helps readers learn about the SAS as Danny goes on the run with his grandfather, a former soldier who operated as an undercover operative. And as Danny starts to learn more about survival procedures Fergus learns a lot from his grandson to.

The plot is consistent with action and mystery around every corner as the pair face numerous obstacles in their quest to be free.

The attention to detail by McNab is excellent and very formal. At times you wonder if it's not a novel but a SAS handbook, especially with a list on the first page about code-words and their meanings, but regardless it's entertaining from beginning to end and the follow ups of Payback, Avenger and Meltdown are must reads after this first instalment of the series.

boy soldier
the first in the boy soldier set and definetly worth the money
any person teen kids or even adults will get sucked into this book
this is the first book in the set i`ve read and have all ready orderd 3 more
there is a few swear words but im 11 and i`ve heard worse words.
but one thing to advise if you dont like blood or dead bodies DO NOT buy this book stay well clear

it would make a great gift for any one

by the one n only chas richards