The Billionaire's Curse by Richard Newsome - ISBN: 9781921922756
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Inherit a fortune, solve a mystery, survive a deadly curse.

The Billionaire's Curse

The Billionaire Series Book 1

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  • Paperback

    368 pages

  • Release Date

    25 July 2012

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Summary

Gerald’s life is in danger.

Someone has stolen the world’s most valuable diamond and a constable lies unconscious in the British Museum, two sedative darts protruding from his backside.

Not something Gerald Wilkins knows or cares anything about.

Not until he finds himself on a private luxury jet heading for London to attend the funeral of a great aunt he has never met. Not until he inherits her estate, worth twenty billion pounds. Not until he opens a bundle of envelop…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781921922756
ISBN-10:1921922753
Author:Richard Newsome
Publisher:Text Publishing
Imprint:The Text Publishing Company
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:368
Release Date:25 July 2012
Weight:272g
Dimensions:28mm x 231mm x 213mm
Series:The Billionaire Series
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘Weird dreams, kidnapping, attacks by bandits, hectic chases and eerie explorations in archaeological sites…slapstick humour, verbal wit and a pervasive spirit of youthful exuberance.’

‘I would suggest this book to anyone who likes a good mystery and is willing to risk a disrupted sleep pattern. An enthralling read.’ – Gonzo, aged 16
‘It’s a suspenseful, thrilling adventure with great twists at every turn.’ – Meg, aged 10
The Billionaire’s Curse was such an awesome book. I adored it! It was very interesting. It was like half action and half mystery. My favourite part was at the end when they are at the place where the casket is. I read it in exactly two and a half days. I can’t wait until the second one comes out!’ – Declan, aged 10
‘I thought it was very good…it was like a crime novel and Indiana Jones put together.’ – Mitchell, aged 9
‘Newsome has created a ripping whodunit-style yarn for young adults.’ * Sunday Age *
‘Filled with secret passageways and deadly booby traps, you’ll be on the edge of your seat!’ * K-Zone *
’Weird dreams, kidnapping, attacks by bandits, hectic chases and eerie explorations in archaeological sites…slapstick humour, verbal wit and a pervasive spirit of youthful exuberance.’ * Magpies *
‘A rollicking good yarn.’ * Weekend Herald *
‘An irresistibly fun-tastic tale that’s virtually guaranteed to keep youngsters reading, chuckling and desperately waiting for the next book in the series.’ * Independent Weekly *

About The Author

Richard Newsome

Richard Newsome lives in Brisbane with his family. He won the inaugural Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing and the Esther Glen Award for The Billionaire’s Curse, the first book in the Billionaire series.

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