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Motive Games: DDU
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In Canada, Phil Roland is a hero. He's saved his dad's company, Motive Games; solved his dad's murder; and exposed a mafia ring. But by his second day in Auckland, Phil's life is out of control.
The E3 East gaming show was supposed to be Motive's big chance to get published. Instead, people are blaming Phil for a controversial FPS; someone's hacked Motive's game; and Australian mega-distributor, PFG, is threatening to ruin the company. The guy whose name keeps popping up? PFG president, Bailey Kant. Thanks to Kant, Phil is dodging the press and protestors and being trailed by the mysterious girl in green.
Then a PFG exec turns up dead. An exec anyone could have mistaken for Kant. Now Phil and friends have 48 hours to solve the mystery...or watch their dreams die down under.
Motive Games mysteries are fast-paced, high-tech thrillers enriched by thought-provoking themes. Motive Games: Death Down Under is a standalone sequel to Motive Games, winner of the 2011 CALEB Prize for best Young Adult Manuscript.
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Motive Games: DDU by L. D. Taylor is praised for its engaging plot and well-developed characters. Reviewers appreciate its fast pace and the intriguing mix of mystery and adventure, making it a captivating read for young adults. The book is also credited for its complex and relatable protagonist.
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ISBN: 9781925139181
Publisher: Rhiza Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 November 2014
Country: Australia
Imprint: Rhiza Press
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Width: 133.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 272
About the Author
LD Taylor broke into the world of young adult fiction in 2011, after a successful and prolific career writing for the entertainment technology industry. In the award-winning Motive Games Taylor combined her in-depth knowledge of the game industry with her passion for mystery novels. Today, Taylor lives in New Zealand where she expands the Motive Games series with the help of her daughter, son and programmer husband.
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