{"title":"Lisa Taylor","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Lisa Taylor, an acclaimed author known for her thrilling stories that engage young minds and inspire imagination. With a special knack for writing children's and young adult books, Lisa Taylor expertly weaves tales that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her popular works, you'll find the \u003cem\u003eMotive Games\u003c\/em\u003e series, which includes titles like \u003cem\u003eMotive Games\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMotive Games: DDU\u003c\/em\u003e. These books are perfect for young readers who enjoy fast-paced adventures filled with mysteries and puzzles to solve. The series transports readers to a world where strategy and courage are key to unlocking secrets and overcoming challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLisa Taylor's writing style is accessible and engaging, making her books appealing to both budding readers and seasoned young adults. Dive into her collection and embark on thrilling adventures that promise to captivate and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"motive-games-by-l-d-taylor-9781921632259","title":"Motive Games","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen practically everyone you know hated your Dad, where do you start your search for his murderer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhil Roland is sure his dad's death wasn't an accident. Thousands of adults had hated him for designing a popular, but controversial, first-person shooter. Thousands of kids had hated him because he'd walked away with the rights to the game, before a sequel could be made. Now Phil's got a plan to prove his dad didn't just fall down a set of stairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut getting that proof means getting in at Motive Games, getting Dad's eccentric detective friend to help him investigate, and getting past his own grief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fast-paced thriller, inspired by \u003cem\u003eThe Song of Roland\u003c\/em\u003e, real-world technology collides head on with real-life dilemmas. The result is a high-tech murder mystery with heart, soul... and ultimately, hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46693409882348,"sku":"9781921632259","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4733713482872.jpg?v=1753521787"},{"product_id":"motive-games-ddu-by-l-d-taylor-9781925139181","title":"Motive Games: DDU","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMotive Games\u003c\/em\u003e mysteries are fast-paced, high-tech thrillers enriched by thought-provoking themes. \u003cem\u003eMotive Games: Death Down Under\u003c\/em\u003e is a standalone sequel to \u003cem\u003eMotive Games\u003c\/em\u003e, winner of the 2011 CALEB Prize for best Young Adult Manuscript.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Exisle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46733826359532,"sku":"9781925139181","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11717143482873.jpg?v=1755181588"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lisa-taylor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}