Free (Amazon UK) The Hunchback Assignments by Arthur Slade [YA/Thriller/Steampunk]

mitford13 · 08-08-2012, 10:53 AM

Just noticed on the Amazon UK forums that this title is free in the UK today. Sadly, not in the US, however, where it's $8.95 - presumably due to Random House being the US publisher....
Looks interesting though - will have to post to the Wishlist for now.

[Am assuming this UK link will work - apologies in advance if it doesn't. The UK ASIN is: B005H7Z8WG]

The Hunchback Assignments by Arthur Slade

A book for fans of James Bond, Sherlock Holmes, and Charles Dickens...

This fast-paced adventure is set in the heart of Victorian London. When Mr. Socrates, a member of the shadowy Permanent Association, hears of a hunchbacked infant with the ability to transform his appearance, he decides to take him in. Naming him Modo, he raises the boy in isolation, training him to become a secret agent.

When Modo turns fourteen, his education is complete. He must first survive in London on his own, then, with the help of beautiful Octavia, he uncovers a sinister plot being carried out in the very sewers beneath London.

Will they be able to stop the mad scientist Dr. Hyde and his even more terrifying associates before they unleash their monstrous plans upon unsuspecting Londoners?

About the Author:
Arthur Slade was raised on a cattle ranch in the Cypress Hills of southwest Saskatchewan and he caught the writing bug at an early age. He started with poems, moved on to short stories, then graduated to novels, writing in the style of his favourite authors: King, Bradbury, and Heinlein. He is the author of sixteen bestselling books, including the "Northern Frights" series, "Jolted," and "The Hunchback Assignments." He currently lives in Saskatoon, Canada.

carpetmojo · 08-08-2012, 06:47 PM

Works a treat - thanks, it looks fun .......

ATDrake · 09-06-2014, 09:11 PM

Free again in the UK.

Incidentally, Arthur Slade (Wikipedia, Canadian Books & Authors entry) is a Governor General's Award for Children's Literature recipient (not for this book), and this particular book won the 2010 TD Canadian Children's Literature Award and was shortlisted for a bunch of other awards as well.

08-08-2012, 10:53 AM	#1
mitford13 Guru Posts: 685 Karma: 6495650 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Arlington, VA Device: iPad Air2, Fire HD10, Paperwhite, Kobo App	Free (Amazon UK) The Hunchback Assignments by Arthur Slade [YA/Thriller/Steampunk] Just noticed on the Amazon UK forums that this title is free in the UK today. Sadly, not in the US, however, where it's $8.95 - presumably due to Random House being the US publisher.... Looks interesting though - will have to post to the Wishlist for now. [Am assuming this UK link will work - apologies in advance if it doesn't. The UK ASIN is: B005H7Z8WG] The Hunchback Assignments by Arthur Slade A book for fans of James Bond, Sherlock Holmes, and Charles Dickens... This fast-paced adventure is set in the heart of Victorian London. When Mr. Socrates, a member of the shadowy Permanent Association, hears of a hunchbacked infant with the ability to transform his appearance, he decides to take him in. Naming him Modo, he raises the boy in isolation, training him to become a secret agent. When Modo turns fourteen, his education is complete. He must first survive in London on his own, then, with the help of beautiful Octavia, he uncovers a sinister plot being carried out in the very sewers beneath London. Will they be able to stop the mad scientist Dr. Hyde and his even more terrifying associates before they unleash their monstrous plans upon unsuspecting Londoners? About the Author: Arthur Slade was raised on a cattle ranch in the Cypress Hills of southwest Saskatchewan and he caught the writing bug at an early age. He started with poems, moved on to short stories, then graduated to novels, writing in the style of his favourite authors: King, Bradbury, and Heinlein. He is the author of sixteen bestselling books, including the "Northern Frights" series, "Jolted," and "The Hunchback Assignments." He currently lives in Saskatoon, Canada.

09-06-2014, 09:11 PM	#3
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	Free again in the UK. Incidentally, Arthur Slade (Wikipedia, Canadian Books & Authors entry) is a Governor General's Award for Children's Literature recipient (not for this book), and this particular book won the 2010 TD Canadian Children's Literature Award and was shortlisted for a bunch of other awards as well. Last edited by ATDrake; 09-06-2014 at 09:14 PM.

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