Scott Martin in the Company of Spies

While looking out of his bedroom window twelve-year-old Scott Martin spots a man climbing into a manhole on the grounds of the old council building. Overcome with curiosity he follows - and soon finds himself in a derelict basement. But what begins as an innocent adventure quickly entangles Scott in a dangerous conflict with a ring of foreign spies. Pursued by both the spies and British security services Scott and his two friends set off a chain of events that puts them all in grave danger as they race to uncover the truth and bring the criminals to justice. This fast-paced adventure is packed with mystery action and suspense. Along the way the story reveals the personalities of its characters - their reasoning and problem-solving skills as well as their weaknesses and flaws. Scott's immediate family is also introduced adding depth to his journey. Told with humor this is the first book in the Scott Martin series.