Book Spotlight: The Devil’s Sword
The Children’s Book Review
The Devil’s Sword
Written By Douglas E. Richards
Ages: 9+ | 210 Pages
Publisher: Paragon Press | ISBN-13: 978-0982618431
What to expect: Thriller
A fencing tournament turns deadly! Can three young fencers thwart a plan to bring America to its knees?
Kevin, Rachel,and Ben are young fencers eager to compete in an upcoming tournament at Nellis Air Force Base. But when they arrive,they become unwilling pawns in a twisted plan to steal the ultimate weapon. A plan that somehow revolves around the tournament. Now, battling for their very survival, they must find a way to stop the two brilliant arms dealers behind it all. But the arms dealers hold all the cards. And far more is at stake than just their lives . . .
Given sword fighting’s irresistible appeal to kids, America’s Olympic success, and blockbuster films with extensive sword fighting (Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, etc) fencing is one of the fastest growing sports in America. The Devil’s Sword is a gripping thriller set against the highly unique and fascinating backdrop of this ancient sport.
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About the Author
Douglas is the author of a critically acclaimed middle-grade science fiction series listed as “recommended literature” by the California Department of Education (The Prometheus Project), and has written extensively for National Geographic KIDS and American Fencing magazines. His son is an avid fencer, and he has been to tournaments on military bases, which is what gave him the idea for this novel. Visit: http://www.douglaserichards.com/
