Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer by Rick Riordon

I have never been interested in Norse mythology-until now!

Rick Riordon takes us on the beginning of yet another adventure with Magnus Chase and his motley crew! 

Action, humor coupled with a witty dialogue  make this book my favorite kid's release this year!

Magnus has been living on the streets since the death of his mother, two years ago. 

One day he hears that his Uncle Randolph is looking for him. Once he finds him, Randolph starts spouting off stories about Magnus's lineage, Norse mythology and a secret sword!

Before Magnus realises, he's knee deep in trouble and soon finds himself dead! And that's where his story begins...

The Tournament by Matthew Reilly

Matthew Reilly writing historical fiction? Say what?!




Set during the reign of King Henry VIII,  this book follows a young Princess Elizabeth on a supposed defining period of her life.




The great Sultan of Constantinople has invited kingdoms from far and wide to participate in a chess tournament in the world.




England is slowly being ravaged by the plague and the King sees this as an opportunity to get the young Princess out of harm's way. Roger Ascham, teacher of the young Princess Elizabeth thinks that this will be the ideal teaching opportunity for her. They along with the country's best chess champion and a travelling party of companions and chaperones travel to Constantinople.




Once there things are not as they seem, they get caught up in a murder mystery and politics amidst the greatest chess tournament of all time!


A surprisingly entertaining read from the master of the high octane action thriller, this will keep you well entertained. Interestingly he weaves his story around factual figures, with amusing and thought provoking fiction while teaching you the basics to mastering your chess game.


Matthew Reilly shows his versatility with this Historical thriller.