Currently Reading - The Billionaire's Curse, Richard Newsome

Text have started an annual prize to be awarded to an outstanding unpublished manuscript, aiming to discover wonderful new books for young adults and children by Australian and New Zealand writers.  The Billionaire's Curse is the first winner.

From the Blurb:

Gerald has become the richest thirteen-year-old on the planet.  The world's most valuable diamond has been stolen, and it seems there has been a murder.  Now Gerald's life is in danger.

Opening Lines:

'Nothing ... is ... certain!'

Gerald raised his head at the blood-freezing roar that boomed through the dank dungeon tunnels.

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