Books with title The Smugglers

It's been two years since John Spencer and his father were shipwrecked and nearly murdered by unscrupulous scavengers. Now the Spencers have a new ship, the Dragon, and 16-year-old John is elated to be making the new schooner's maiden voyage to London. Not long out to sea, John realizes that the captain and crew of the Dragon are not who they pretended to be. Instead they are smugglers, steering their own course, and prepared to kill anyone who tries to stop them. Leaving a trail of bloodshed and violence, these ruthless pirates have no intention of leaving any witnesses to their crimes. If John is to survive, it will be by his own steady wit and a stroke of good luck.

Ian Fleming’s world travels, interests, as well as his journalism and wartime experiences, lent authority to everything he wrote. Originally published in 1957, this edition restores the original observations, maps, and language used at that time.In 1957, as the Cold War raged, Ian Fleming took a respite from writing James Bond to craft a work of nonfiction every bit as tense as a Bond adventure. Aided by an ex-MI5 agent and International Diamond Security Organization operative going by the alias “John Blaize,” Fleming chronicled the IDSO’s infiltration of the “million-carat network”—the world’s most notorious diamond smuggling ring.Every year, a shadowy band of racketeers pirated a fortune in diamonds out of Africa, and the majority of the stolen gems wound up in the hands of Communist nations. In response, the IDSO commissioned a private army, led by legendary British spymaster Sir Percy Sillitoe, to penetrate and topple the ring. And when the operation was complete, the Sunday Times gave the story to Fleming, who had impressed Sillitoe with his 1956 Bond adventure Diamonds Are Forever.A remarkable feat of investigative journalism, The Diamond Smugglers is the thrilling true story behind one of the greatest spy operations in history.The text in this edition has been restored by the Fleming family company Ian Fleming Publications, to reflect the work as it was originally published.www.ianfleming.com

"Steer clear of that ship," warns the mysterious gentleman who shares a coach with John and his father. "Death she'll bring you," says the man. "It's the way of a ship that was christened with blood."This is an ominous introduction to the schooner John is about to be entrusted with for a voyage to London. But he's too charmed by the pretty Dragon to heed the advice. The ship looks clever and quick, and John can hardly wait to sail her. She was a smugglers' vessel once, but now she's his Dragon, and she'll proudly carry wool for honest trade.But soon John will be forced to consider the gentleman's warning. And to wonder what he really knows about his bonny crew.

Charlie Lawson's only summer excitement in small-town Wisconsin came from kicking butt in video games, where he's the undisputed Total Turbo champ. Now it's time to go back to middle school, where nine long months of boredom await. But then Charlie stumbles onto something big happening inside the abandoned warehouse across the street from his house. Specifically, someone big. He befriends Bruce, a 20-foot-tall teenage giant whom Charlie must keep a secret. Charlie isn't the only one in town who knows what's hiding in the warehouse. Powerful, ruthless forces are closing in, and they'll stop at nothing to acquire a giant. But Charlie will do whatever it takes to protect the biggest and best friend he's ever had.

Readers will relish this companion to the highly acclaimed adventure, The Wreckers:Young John is charmed by the Dragon, the schooner he is planning to sail to London and use for the honest wool trade. But a mysterious gentleman delivers an ominous warning to "steer clear of that ship," because the ship was "christened with blood." The ship looks clever and quick, and the crew seems to know how to man it, but with such a warning John is left to wonder how well he really knows what lies ahead. Will he heed the advice given by the mysterious man? Or will he brave the unknown on his own?

Ian Fleming’s world travels, interests, as well as his journalism and wartime experiences, lent authority to everything he wrote. Originally published in 1957, this edition restores the original observations, maps, and language used at that time.In 1957, as the Cold War raged, Ian Fleming took a respite from writing James Bond to craft a work of nonfiction every bit as tense as a Bond adventure. Aided by an ex-MI5 agent and International Diamond Security Organization operative going by the alias “John Blaize,” Fleming chronicled the IDSO’s infiltration of the “million-carat network”—the world’s most notorious diamond smuggling ring.Every year, a shadowy band of racketeers pirated a fortune in diamonds out of Africa, and the majority of the stolen gems wound up in the hands of Communist nations. In response, the IDSO commissioned a private army, led by legendary British spymaster Sir Percy Sillitoe, to penetrate and topple the ring. And when the operation was complete, the Sunday Times gave the story to Fleming, who had impressed Sillitoe with his 1956 Bond adventure Diamonds Are Forever.A remarkable feat of investigative journalism, The Diamond Smugglers is the thrilling true story behind one of the greatest spy operations in history.The text in this edition has been restored by the Fleming family company Ian Fleming Publications, to reflect the work as it was originally published.www.ianfleming.com

An adventure book for boys and girls. For children aged 9 - 14. Featuring: Time travel, King Arthur & Excalibur and a dragon.A children's mystery book packed with action and adventure.Arthur Penhaligon is a skateboarder (usually). He's also a Guardian, knighted by Excalibur. It’s been a year since Arthur and his friends first met a shape-shifting cat and defeated a murderous rival intent on stealing Arthur’s birth-right. But now, far below the Cornish hills, the deep magic is stirring again - summoning Arthur’s enemies to the contest for Cornwall’s crown. It’s time to get back to the challenges of time-travel and the undeniable reality of myths and legends. On a Cornish path a tiny, green-stone dragon stretches a claw. In a churchyard a carved angel tests his wings. And at sea an emerald-encrusted pocket watch chimes once… and slips through time. Camelot is calling; Excalibur is waiting… and an epic world of magic, mystery and danger beckons. A thrilling mystery and fantasy book with action & adventure. Ideal for teenagers and boys and girls aged 10 to 14. ‘Fast moving, dramatic and exciting.’ The International Rubery Book Award.THE TIME SMUGGLERS: Shortlisted for the 2015 International Rubery Book Award;Finalist in the 2014 Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards;Nominated for the 2015 Holyer an Gof Awards. THE TIME SMUGGLERS is #2 in this epic fantasy adventure series.It’s Arthurian - but not as you know it. If you love a gripping adventure mystery, download your copy or buy your paperback version of THE TIME SMUGGLERS now. Just scroll to the top of the page and select BUY! A SNAPSHOT INTO ROSIE’S LIFEWhen I was about 10 -14 years old, I loved reading action & adventure stories and mysteries filled with magic. I used to haunt our local library, borrowing anything with a vaguely magical theme. It had to be well-written with a gripping story, action-filled and a page-turner. (My all-time favourite author? C.S.Lewis.) So the seeds were sown. One day I’d write books for 10 – 14 year olds too!The next question: So is this book for boys or girls? The answer: For both! Boys and girls between the ages of 10-14, teens and preteens, have read and loved it; although lots of adults are enjoying it too. If you love a fast-paced fantasy, then THE TIME SMUGGLERS, #2 THE CAMELOT INHERITANCE series could be right for you. I'd be delighted to know what you think of it, so do leave a review on here if you liked it. Follow Rosie Morgan: https://twitter.com/writingrosieVisit Rosie Morgan’s blog: http://rosie-morgan-cornwall.blogspot.co.ukFollow Rosie on Facebook: Rosie Morgan CornwallRosie Morgan writes mystery, fantasy books for 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 year olds.They are filled with action & adventure, as well as being magic & fantasy stories with a dash of time travel. The books are perfect if you’re looking for teenage adventure books for girls or teenage adventure books for boys. They’re also good if you want books for boys 11-14, or children’s books age 9 – 11.

A major campaign against the greatest smuggling racket in the world—the smuggling of diamonds from Africa, to the tune of some ten million pounds a year—has just been completed. It took three years. Paris was involved and Antwerp, Beirut, Freetown, Johannesburg—and Moscow. How this underground battle was waged is the greatest spy story since the war.All the facts have come into the hands of Ian Fleming, who has been in Africa with the secret agent chiefly responsible for penetrating the international smuggling network, and has written his true story.

Meet Violet Remy-Robinson, an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making.... Uncle Johnny has invited Violet and her friends to spend the summer with him on a sailing adventure around Europe, and Violet couldn't be more excited! But when she suspects that the captain of a boat nearby might be up to no good, Violet needs to put her detective skills into action.... Could he be the head of a smuggling ring? Perfect for fans of Dixie O'Day, Ottoline and Goth Girl - everyone will fall in love with Violet! Read by Ashleigh Cheadle, narrator of The Bookshop Girl and How to Catch a Witch.

A mystery adventure book for children and teens age 9 - 12, 13 -14. An adventure book for boys and girls. Ages 9 and up. Featuring: Time travel, King Arthur & Excalibur and a dragon.A mystery book for children packed with action and adventure. Shortlisted for the 2015 International Rubery Book AwardFinalist in the 2014 Wishing Shelf Independent Book AwardsIndieBRAG medallion honoureeNominated for the 2015 Holyer an Gof AwardsFast moving, dramatic and exciting. The International Rubery Book Award.A thrilling mystery and fantasy book with action & adventure. Ideal for teenagers and boys and girls.Arthur Penhaligon is a skateboarder (usually). He also happens to be a Guardian, knighted by Excalibur.It’s been a year since Arthur and his friends first met a shape-shifting cat and defeated a murderous rival intent on stealing Arthur’s birth-right. But now, far below the Cornish hills, the deep magic is stirring again - summoning Arthur’s enemies to the contest for Cornwall’s crown.It’s time to get back to the challenges of time-travel and the undeniable reality of myths and legends.On a Cornish path a tiny, green-stone dragon stretches a claw.In a churchyard a carved angel tests his wings.And at sea an emerald-encrusted pocket watch chimes once… and slips through time.Camelot is calling; Excalibur is waiting… and an epic world of magic, mystery and danger beckons. THE TIME SMUGGLERS is second in this epic fantasy adventure series. It’s Arthurian - but not as you know it.

" Steer clear of that ship, " warns the mysterious gentleman who shares a coach with John and his father. " Death she'll bring you, " says the man. " It's the way of a ship that was christened with blood." This is an ominous introduction to the schooner John is about to be entrusted with for a voyage to London. But he's too charmed by the pretty "Dragon" to heed the advice. The ship looks clever and quick, and John can hardly wait to sail her. She was a smugglers' vessel once, but now she's his Dragon, and she'll proudly carry wool for honest trade. But soon John will be forced to consider the gentleman's warning. And to wonder what he really knows about his bonny crew.