Soft Targets (Kite Identity)

Dive into a world of deadly secrets and thrilling suspense with Harry Edge's "Soft Targets (Kite Identity)," a gripping young adult thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. This UK edition paperback plunges you into the turbulent lives of Luke Kite, a New Yorker, and his half-sister, Megan, as they navigate a dangerous web of family secrets, corporate corruption, and relentless enemies. Luke has always been an outsider, the unacknowledged son of multi-millionaire Jack Kite, founder of the globally successful Kite Industries. Unlike his privileged half-sister Megan, who enjoys a close relationship with their father, Luke has grown up estranged, feeling like a ghost in his father's life. But when Jack Kite is mysteriously murdered on Luke's 17th birthday, the siblings are thrust together by tragic circumstances and the urgent need to uncover the truth behind their father's death. The siblings soon realize that Jack's death was no accident. They quickly find themselves embroiled in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, where no one can be trusted. Megan narrowly escapes a hit-and-run incident the very day her father dies, but these attempts on her life don't end there. When another attack claims the life of an innocent girl in her place, Megan goes on the run, assuming a new identity to evade her pursuers. Her desperate flight takes her from London to New York, Poland, and even Tokyo, as she seeks to stay one step ahead of the unknown forces that want her dead. Luke, too, is forced to question everything he thought he knew. He finds himself suspicious of everyone around him, even his own mother and his uncle Mike, Jack's reliable brother. Who can he trust? How can he protect his half-sister when danger lurks around every corner? As Luke delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers shocking truths about his family and his own identity, shattering his faith in everything he once believed. "Soft Targets" is more than just a thriller; it's a story about family, loyalty, and the lengths to which people will go to protect what's theirs. Edge masterfully weaves a complex plot filled with unexpected twists and turns, creating a suspenseful atmosphere that will captivate readers from beginning to end. As Luke and Megan race against time to uncover the truth, they forge a powerful bond that will be tested to its limits. Can they expose the corruption at the heart of Kite Industries before it's too late? And will they survive the deadly game they've been forced to play? Perfect for fans of fast-paced thrillers and suspenseful mysteries, "Soft Targets (Kite Identity)" is a must-read for young adults and anyone who enjoys a captivating story with plenty of action and intrigue. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world where nothing is as it seems and the stakes are higher than ever before. With 256 pages of non-stop action and suspense, published by Hodder Childrens in 2010, this book offers a thrilling reading experience that you won't soon forget. Explore the darker side of family secrets and corporate espionage, and discover the true meaning of the Kite Identity.