The Mystery in the Marshes

Max is distraught when he receives a letter from the school telling him he has to go on a weekend of cycling and camping for the Duke of Wellington awards scheme. But things improve when his friends agree to come with him. They make a friend called Byron and set up camp in a forest near his home, but that night they wake to see strange lights and a fierce wind blowing through the trees. Byron arrives, running and screaming that they are after him, and the gang follows him. They find his rucksack but no sign of the boy, and it looks like Byron has been abducted by a UFO.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2023
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group

Max is devastated when he receives a letter from the school informing him that he must participate in a weekend-long cycling and camping trip as part of the Duke of Wellington Awards scheme. However, his spirits soar when his friends decide to join him on this thrilling adventure.

It doesn't take long before they stumble upon excitement – or perhaps, excitement finds them. They meet a friendly fellow named Byron and establish a camp in a forest near his residence. However, their peaceful night is disrupted when they witness strange lights and a fierce wind sweeping through the trees. Suddenly, Byron arrives, running and screaming that aliens are after him. Intrigued, the gang follows him, only to discover his rucksack but no trace of the boy. It appears as though Byron has been abducted by a UFO! However, can such a thing be possible?

As they delve deeper into this mysterious case, the gang uncovers a series of clues that suggest something far more sinister is at play. They discover that Byron has been researching extraterrestrial life and may have stumbled upon something that he shouldn't have. The group is now on a mission to save Byron and uncover the truth behind the abduction before it's too late.

With danger lurking around every corner, the gang must use all of their skills and resources to outsmart the aliens and save their friend. They must navigate through treacherous terrain, evade capture, and confront the unknown. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the power of teamwork.

In the end, the gang emerges victorious, rescuing Byron and bringing the truth to light. They are hailed as heroes and celebrated for their bravery and ingenuity. This thrilling adventure story will leave readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801300339