![]() ![]() is the greatest workplace I could imagine. Waking up in the morning, sitting down at my desk with a hot cup of coffee as the sun is just coming up, one of my cats laying on my keyboard. In most jobs, an overly active imagination is a serious detriment, but in storytelling, it's an absolute requirement. You see, Ian Fleming is one of my literary heroes and an inspiration for the books (along with Raphael Sabatini and Herge).īeing a writer is probably the greatest job in the world (for me, anyway). When Kirkus named the fourth book in the Red Hand Adventures, Thieves of the Black Sea, as one of their best books of the year and compared my writing to Ian Fleming's prose, it was one of the proudest moments of my academic and professional career. 'Joe O'Neill is an Ian Fleming for the middle grade set' - Kirkus Reviews. Publishers Weekly on Rebels of the Kasbah About the Author O'Neill has an eye for detail, atmosphere, and action.this is a rousing period piece that ends on a cliffhanger. Thieves of the Black Sea named a Best Book of 2017 by Kirkus Reviews ![]() The pages will likely fly by far too quickly for the series' loyal fans, who will be left waiting eagerly for the next installment.A satisfying, action-packed return to the world of the Red Hand and a daring trio." - Kirkus Reviews on Thieves of the Black Sea The result is both entertaining and educational, providing a thought-provoking adventure that incorporates moral and ethical conundrums over choices and consequences in a story that calls upon the young adventurers to step up to adulthood in many different ways." - Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review "O'Neill an Ian Fleming for the middle-reader set.Readers should feel as though they too are traversing the globe every time they fall back into this fast-paced tale. "Spying, magic, battles, calls for courage, and exotic lands.all the elements are in place for a rollicking good read that defies the usual staid approach of the historical novel, spicing action with unexpected intrigue and fantasy elements. Multi-channel promotional and marketing plan focused on influencer outreach, paid social/search, trade advertising, and more. The first book in the series, Rebels of the Kasbah, was an official selection for the Battle of the Books contests, with other titles in the series snagging a Mom’s Choice Award, Moonbeam Children’s Book Award, Living Now Award, and more. Historical setting and accurate details make these perfect for libraries and academic settings as tools to teach lessons on geography, history, culture, and more. Like the preceding books in the series, Ghosts of the Hindu Kush is set in historical periods (this time World War I) and exotic locations with colorful, fantastic characters. Page-turning pace and action make these perfect for reluctant readers. The previous book in series, Thieves of the Black Sea, named one of Kirkus Reviews’ “Best Books of the Year” in 2017.įast-paced, classic adventure tales in the vein of The Adventures of Tintin, Rudyard Kipling, Indiana Jones, and Treasure Island.įeatures diverse, multi-cultural characters and strong female protagonists.Īuthor Joe O’Neill was called an “Ian Flemming of the middle-reader set,” by Kirkus Reviews. ![]() Fifth installment in the award-winning Adventures of the Red Hand series. ![]()
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