Other Books - Jim Eldridge

Real Lives: ALAN TURING (A& C Black. 2013)

In 1940 the greatest threat to Britain was the Nazi U-boat fleet. If the country was to survive, it needed to crack Enigma, the unbreakable code used by the Germans.

Alan Turing’s work on Enigma saved millions of lives. He went onto develop the first modern computers and the field of artificial intelligence. But this awkward genius had a secret that would lead to tragedy.

Warrior Queen (OUP – 2020)

Set against the revolt of Boudicca against the Romans, Warrior Queen tells the story of a 12-year old British Wise Woman, Aithne, who is caught up in a life or death conspiracy.

The Malichea Quest books:

Book 1: The Invisible Assassin: When Jake Wells is sent to cover a seeming ‘non-story’ of some demonstrators agitating against the construction of a new University Science block, he is not impressed. But what happens at the site is shocking and terrifying … a man seeming to turn into a mass of vegetable matter. Soon afterwards, sinister things start happening: someone tries to push Jake under a tube train. Lauren, Jake’s girlfriend, has her computer stolen; and Jake returns to his flat to find a man stabbed to death and is accused of his murder. All of this is connected to the discovery of the ancient and secret Order if Malichea. But who is trying to prevent the information about the Order of Malichea coming out? And why? One thing is certain, Jake must fight for his life to escape a web of intrigue, danger and murder.

The Invisible Assassin by Jim Eldridge. Published by Bloomsbury Books. (www.bloomsbury.com)

Book 2: The Deadly Game: Jake Wells is determined to reveal the truth about the Order of Malichea, and the only way to do that is find one of the hidden books and get it into the public domain. But powerful forces will stop at nothing to prevent this. As a ruse, Jake tries a cover of searching at Glastonbury for relics of the Arthurian legend, but it backfires, and soon Jake is on the run, a target for murder and terrifying torture, with every avenue of escape cut off. Can he survive?

The Deadly Game by Jim Eldridge. Published by Bloomsbury Books. (www.bloomsbury.com)

Book 3: The Lethal Target: Jake Wells is used to threats on his life. Ever since he found out about the secret Order of Malichea, he has been hunted by dangerous forces. But this time everything is at stake. The Russians are searching for a book that holds the key to a deadly formula. A formula that makes any living thing burn … from the inside. And Jake is in their way.

The Lethal Target by Jim Eldridge. Published by Bloomsbury Books. (www.bloomsbury.com)

Book 4: The Last Enemy: The index of the Order of Malichea holds knowledge people will kill for. The world’s most powerful organisations are closing in on centuries-old wisdom that could change the future. Jake Wells must get there first. But he will have to come face to face with his ultimate enemy.

The Last Enemy by Jim Eldridge. Published by Bloomsbury Books. (www.bloomsbury.com)

Action adventure with a UK/US Special Forces squad fighting behind enemy lines.

BLACK OPS: JUNGLE KILL.

Thrown out of the SAS, Mitch thought his days as a Special Forces soldier were over. But when he is approached by an undercover unit embarking on a dangerous mission, he has a choice to make. The mission: rescue a West African freedom fighter, kidnapped by a gang of ruthless bandits who’ll stop at nothing to get what they want.

Published in the USA as “Black Ops: Jungle Force”.

BLACK OPS: DEATH IN THE DESERT.

The mission for Delta Unit: smuggle an undercover peace negotiator through war-torn Afghanistan to the secret hideout of a Taliban warlord. Seven men start out on the mission. How many will make it back?

BLACK OPS: URBAN ASSASSIN.

Delta Unit’s mission: to stop the assassination of the British Prime Minister. But the assassin is no stranger to the team – he’s s a ruthless renegade killer, and an ex-member of Delta Unit. Has the Squad met its match?

The Black Ops series are published by Egmont: www.egmont.co.uk

Books for reluctant learners

SINK THE TIRPITZ

World War 2: The Tirpitz is Germany’s best ship. Can Bob and the crew of his mini-submarine sink it? Or will they be blown up themselves?

THE DUNKIRK ESCAPE

World War 2: Dave Jones is trapped on the beach at Dunkirk as bombs explode all around him. Can his son Tom get there in time to save him?

ACTION ADVENTURE

WARPATH SERIES (Puffin Books)

WARPATH 1: TANK ATTACK
WARPATH 2: DEADLY SKIES
WARPATH 3: BEHIND ENEMY LINES
WARPATH 4: DEPTH CHARGE DANGER
WARPATH 7: NIGHT BOMBER
WARPATH 8: ISLAND OF FEAR

The “SAS” series (Puffin Books)

“SECRET ASSAULT”
“JUNGLE WAR”
“LONDON SIEGE”
“HOSTILE TERRAIN”

“SPIES AND SECRET WARRIORS” (Chicken House Books UK/ published in the USA by Scholastic as “SPIES AND SPECIAL FORCES” (2003)

“WARRIORS” (Chicken House Books UK/ Scholastic USA 2001)

“TIME RIDERS” (Red Fox Books 1991 – sci-fi action).

The “BADLANDS” series:(published by Catnip)

“DEATH IN DRYGULCH (2010)”
“RANGE WARS (2010)”
“GOLD RUSH (2011)”
WRITING AS LEE JAMES

KILLER IN THE CITY (Bloomsbury Books 1995)
PLAGUE SHIP (Bloomsbury Books 1995)
WHITE DEATH (Bloomsbury Books 1995)
DEATH IN THE JUNGLE (Bloomsbury Books 1995)

HUMOUR

HOW TO HANDLE GROWN-UPS SERIES (Red Fox) (co-written with Duncan Eldridge)

HOW TO HANDLE GROWN-UPS
WHAT GROWN UPS SAY AND WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN
MORE WAYS TO HANDLE GROWN UPS
EVEN MORE WAYS TO HANDLE GROWN-UPS
THE COMPLETE HOW TO HANDLE GROWN-UPS

“PERRY HOMES AND THE CASE OF THE MISSING HEAD” (Ginn & Co 1997)

“THE HOLIDAYS SURVIVAL GUIDE” – (Beaver Books 1989)

“PEREGRINE PEABODY’S COMPLETELY MISLEADING HISTORY OF THE WORLD” (co-written with Duncan Eldridge – Beaver Books 1988)

“PEREGRINE PEABODY’S COMPLETELY MISLEADING GUDIE TO SPORTS” (co-written with Duncan Eldridge – Beaver Books 1989)

“BOGIES BOILS AND BELLY-BUTTONS” (co-written with Duncan Eldridge – Red Fox Books 1986)

“BAD BOYES” (Red Fox – 1987)

“BAD BOYES AND THE GANGSTERS” (Red Fox – 1988)

“THE AMAZING TRUTH ABOUT YOU AND YOUR STAR SIGN” – Corgi Books. 1987)

“MONSTERMAN” – (Teen Books/Methuen. 1988).

“THE COMPLETELY MISLEADING GUIDE TO SCHOOL” (Red Fox Books. 1990).

“UNCLE JACK AND OPERATION GREEN” (Red Fox Books. 1990).

“UNCLE JACK AND THE LOCH NOCH MONSTER” (Red Fox Books 1991)

“AAAAAARGH – A Monster Hunters Guide” – (co-written with Duncan Eldridge – Red Fox Books 1994)

“POTTS” (Red Fox Books 1991)

The filthiest boy in the world? Or just unlucky?

DISGUSTING DAVE & THE FARTING DOG

Meet Dave. He’s disgusting. Everyone says so. Even his Mum is fed up with him examining his nose pickings. But Dave knows he’s not disgusting; he’s just curious about things. And now he’s got a challenge: if he can avoid doing anything disgusting for a week he will get a twenty pound reward. He thinks he can do it. But then his arch-enemy, Banger Bates, lands him with the world’s smelliest dog.

DISGUSTING DAVE & THE FLESH-EATING MAGGOTS

Dave has a dog that farts and he’s way too interested in snot and sick for his Aunt Dora’s liking. But really he only wants to find out about fascinating things like the human body, and creepy crawlies, and flesh-eating maggots. When some real-life maggots arrive for Dave in the post, he discovers that science can turn dangerous. Can he keep the squirmy insects under control before they chomp their way through the whole neighbourhood? (DISGUSTING DAVE AND THE FLESH-EATING MAGGOTS Winner of 2nd Prize (Highly Commended) at the 2011 Sheffield Children’s Book Awards)

DISGUSTING DAVE & THE BUCKETFUL OF VOMIT

Dave is disgusting. At least, that’s what his terrifying older sister says. But Dave just wants to find out how things work; even things like burping and farting. Now Dave needs to turn detective to prove his best friend’s mother is innocent of accidentally poisoning the school dinners. But he’s going to have to get up close and personal with some vomit.

What the Press Say

“A great read, perfect for romping through… Any child will love reading it, love telling their mates about it, and love reciting all the facts they’ve learnt from it. Recommended.” – Bookbag.co.uk

“A book that’s full of toilet humour, it will strike a chord with boys especially.” – Junior

“Wonderfully, wittily written and appallingly appealing.” – Bournemouth Daily Echo

HISTORICAL NON-FICTION

“A CANNY HISTORY OF HADRIAN’S WALL” (Bookcase – 2008)
“A CANNY HISTORY OF CARLISLE” (Bookcase – 2006)
“DESERT DUEL” (Scholastic Books 2004) – the true story of Montgomery & Rommel and the Battle of Alamein in World War 2.)

GRAPHIC NOVELS

“CAPTAIN HAWK” (A & C Black 1997)
“FREAK: THROUGH THE LIGHTNING GATE” (Red Fox Books 1994)
“FREAK: DEATH AND THE LIZARD MAN” (Red Fox Books 1994)

MOVIE & TV TIE-INS:

“4321” (novelisation of the screenplay by Noel Clarke – Bloomsbury Books 2010).
“KIDULTHOOD” (novelisation of the screenplay by Noel Clarke – Bloomsbury Books 2006)
“THE LEGEND OF THE LOST KEYS” (BBC Books 1998)
“KING STREET JUNIOR” (BBC Books 1988)
“KING STREET JUNIOR – THE INSIDE STORY” (Greenfinch Park – 2006) The story of the long-running hit Radio 4 series.

PICTURE BOOK FOR YOUNG READERS:

“TRACTOR AND DIGGER SAVE THE DAY” (Bloomsbury Books 1997)

NON-FICTION:

SAVE OUR PLANET – an Anti-nuclear Guide for Teenagers” (Magnet/Methuen – 1986 – nominated for the Sunday Times Literary Award 1987).

THRILLER:

“DOWN PAYMENT ON DEATH” – (Robert Hale 1971)

To get any of Jim’s books, order through the publishers at their websites, or your bookshop, or www.amazon.co.uk

You can also read reviews of Jim’s books at:

http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/author/1497/Jim-Eldridge.html

To get in touch with Jim, e-mail him at: jimeldridge@jimeldridge.force9.co.uk