Product Description

From the hottest action author on the planet, now comes the fastest story ever told ...Imagine twenty fighter jets racing around twisting, turning aerial track, ducking and weaving and overtaking at insanely high speeds, and you've just imagined a hover car race. In the world of the near future, man travels everywhere in vehicles that hover four feet above the ground. Inevitably this brilliant new technology has inspired the latest super-fast, competitive sport of hover car racing, whose feted superstars inhabit a glamorous world of wealth, celebrity and extreme danger. They are the hottest ticket in town. This is the story of Jason Chaser, a young newcomer from the Australian outback, as he battles for the respect and recognition he can only gain in the international circuits through his courage and death-defying exploits on the track.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #142285 in Books
• Published on: 2004-11-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 320 pages

About the Author
Matthew Reilly, born and still resident in Sydney, studied law before turning his pen to fiction. His previous novels, Contest, Ice Station, Temple, Area 7 and Scarecrow have been massive bestsellers in every continent.

Customer Reviews

BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!
This book caught me buy surprise. I normally read intense space operas(Peter f. Hamilton, Kevin j Anderson etc.),or lots of Warhammer 40,000 novels. This is aimed at 8-12 year olds, but to be honest it's all action right from the start! It gripped me and wouldn't let go until i'd finished it.
The book has been written in a simple and refreshingly light way, so it flows very easily, which make a very enjoyable read. Many times throughout the book i found myself shouting and cheering on Jason Chaser, as he fights against the obstacles in his way.
Even though this book has been aimed at younger readers, i would recommend it to all ages. It has something for everybody, regardless of age(i myself being mid-thirties).
An absolute classic!

Awesome
If you love Matthew Reilly's other books then you will love this. If you didnt like Matthew Reilly's other books because they were too implaussable, then you wil still love this.
Reilly dispenses with the one man saves the world idea, and goes the way of Harry Potter, with a child hero that is easy to relate too. The story is insanely fast, and you are totally gripped. I got it on Boxing day and finished it on Boxing day, I then read it again the day after. There is a chararcter that reflects every day hopes and fears, and a love interest, ambition, betrayal, loads of themes, that shows that Reilly can do some character development as well as great action.
Before I gave Matthew Reilly's books to my brother after I read them and he loved them, this one I will give to my Mum and Dad as well, as I know they will love it to.
Possibly the best book i have ever read.

A unique opportunity to read a great book!!!!!
For those of you who know Matt Reilly's work all I can say is you will not be disappointed. The book was published in its entirety on the web. Fantastic,fast paced & gave me a view of motor car racing that now makes me understand what it is all about....simply winning! Great book & a must to buy.Cannot wait for the film & the videogame ( you know this is going to happen )
Let us hope that Disney does it justice.