Racer

Speed means survival in this high-adrenaline, Formula One-inspired dystopian thriller. The first instalment in Chris Bradford's Virtual Speeders series.

The streets of Los Diablos are deadly and the air is toxic. The only way out is to WIN. The Kid has one shot at the Speeder Championship – the ultimate no-rules street race. No speed limits. No mercy. Just ten million credits and a ticket to freedom for his family.

But with ruthless rivals, dirty tricks and his battered old Falcon falling apart, can the Kid survive long enough to cross the finish line? If in doubt, go flat out …

Reviews

"Fast, fierce, furious. RACER is fiction on four wheels at its best." – Tom Palmer

"Racer is full throttle all the way to the finish line. Packed with adrenaline and heart." – SJ Wills

"Gets the pulse racing. Virtual Speeder Racer puts the pedal to the metal and never lets up. I loved it. Chris Bradford is firing on all cylinders." – Dan Smith

“A high-octane blast from start to finish. Fast, furious, and so much fun!" – Alastair Chisholm

"Make sure to keep your seatbelt on for this action-packed, rip-roaring ride of a story! Racer will have you speeding to the final page finish line. Full steam ahead!" – Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie

About the author

Chris Bradford is a multi-million-copy bestselling children’s author, best known for his Young Samurai and Bodyguard series, the former of which was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. His Jake and Jen series is now read in a quarter of primary schools across the UK as part of the Little Wandle programme. Chris has also trained in a variety of martial arts, including samurai swordsmanship, and has earned his black belt in Kyo Shin Taijutsu, the secret fighting art of the ninja.