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12 magical books for Harry Potter fans

The Soul Prophecy

THE SECOND TITLE IN THE EXPLOSIVE NEW SERIES BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR CHRIS BRADFORD 
 
'I saw him die right in front of my eyes.' 
'That you did,' replies Damien. 
'But you underestimated his power. 
 Tanas is back and stronger than ever . . .' 
 
When Genna's parents are murdered, the police put the tragedy down to a burglary gone wrong. But Genna knows the truth: the Soul Hunters are back and her nightmare is far from over. 
 
With home no longer safe, she flees to America to find Phoenix, the only one who can help her - or so she thinks. While searching for her Soul Protector, Genna meets other First Ascendants like her, and Soul Warriors tasked with protecting the Light. 
 
But the Hunters are on her trail and it's only a matter of time before Genna comes face-to-face with their leader once more. For Tanas has miraculously incarnated into a new body, and is hungry for her soul. 
 
Genna must look to her past lives to survive. But how can she defeat Tanas when evil never dies?

'A fast-paced fantasy adventure with a thrilling plot and exciting characters'

Gill Ward, Alexandra Palace Children’s Book Award

Fantastic and a must read. If we could give it more than 5 stars, we would!

As an author, Chris Bradford practises what he terms 'method writing'. For his award-winning Young Samurai series, he trained in samurai swordsmanship, karate, ninjutsu and earned his black belt in Zen Kyu Shin Taijutsu. For his Bodyguard series, he embarked on an intensive close-protection course to become a qualified professional bodyguard. 
 
And for the Soul Prophecy trilogy, Chris travelled extensively to experience first-hand the cultures featured in the story - from living with the Shona people in Zimbabwe, to trekking the Inca trail, to meditating in a Buddhist temple amid the mountains of Japan. 
 
His bestselling books are published in over twenty-five languages and have garnered more than thirty-five children's book awards and nominations. Young Samurai: The Way of the Warrior was deemed one of Puffin's 70 Best Ever Books, alongside Treasure Island and Robin Hood. To discover more about Chris, go to www.chrisbradford.co.uk

'I saw him die right in front of my eyes.' 
'That you did,' replies Damien. 
'But you underestimated his power. Tanas is back and stronger than ever . . .' 
 
When Genna's parents are murdered, the police put the tragedy down to a burglary gone wrong. But Genna knows the truth: her nightmare is far from over, and the Soul Hunters are back. 
 
With home no longer safe, she flees to America to find Phoenix, the only one who can help her. There she meets other Incarnates and Soul Protectors, people like her, tasked with protecting the Light. 
 
But it's not long before Genna realizes the truth - nowhere is safe for her, not while the Hunters are still seeking. And it's only a matter of time before she comes face-to-face with Tanas once more, miraculously incarnated into a brand new body and hungry for Genna's soul. 
 
She can try to run, but evil never dies . . .

The Soul Hunters

Have you ever experienced dreams so vivid it seems like you have lived them? Or had déjà vu so strong you're convinced you must have been there before? 
 
The explosive first book in a brand new action-packed series from bestselling author Chris Bradford. 
 
Late one night a schoolgirl is attacked in a city park. When a stranger rushes to her rescue, Genna Adams believes it's luck that their paths crossed. Then a week later, the same boy saves her from being kidnapped and Genna realises this is no coincidence. But the explanation offered by the boy, Phoenix, is even stranger than she could have imagined - a long-forgotten foe has tracked her across lifetimes to lay claim to Genna's very soul. 
 
 As the hunters close in, Genna has no choice but to trust her mysterious protector - and soon she is swept into a deadly adventure, racing across time to save herself and, ultimately, the human race. 
 
Because for Genna, death is only the beginning...

Have you ever experienced dreams so vivid it seems like you have lived them? Or had déjà vu so strong you're convinced you must have been there before? 
 
For Genna, déjà vu comes almost as regularly as breathing. And that's exactly what Genna thinks she is - regular. A regular schoolkid, with a best friend who teases her for her love of history class, and parents who nag her about homework. 
 
But when a strange boy turns up in her life and starts acting like he knows her, it sets in motion a chain of events that turn Genna's world upside down. Her past is a lot more complicated than she could ever have expected - and her future even more so. 
 
Because Genna isn't regular at all. It's one thing to harbour an ability she could never have imagined - and quite another to realize that the future of humanity rests on her shoulders. 
 
And there are beings out there who will kill in order to stop her ...

The Return of the Warrior (Young Samurai book 9)

A new instalment and standalone adventure charting series protagonist Jack Fletcher's return to pre-civil war England. 
 
His quest: to find his missing sister, with the help of some familiar faces...

Bodyguard: Fugitive (Book 6)

The explosive finale to the Bodyguard series takes Connor on a thrill-ride through Shanghai, where he comes face to face with his ultimate nemesis. 
 
After a mission goes tragically wrong, Connor Reeves returns in disgrace to Buddyguard HQ, only to find the covert facility has been attacked and his fellow recruits abducted. 
 
Summoned urgently to China, Connor arrives in Shanghai to discover he's the target for an assassination by Equilibrium, the clandestine organization that has plagued his life as a bodyguard. 
 
With a mark on his head, Connor goes on the run through an alien country and from an enemy he knows even less about. 
 
With the fast-paced action, high-stakes missions and gadgets that would make James Bond jealous, the BODYGUARD series is perfect for fans of CHERUB and ALEX RIDER.

WHO PROTECTS THE BODYGUARD...WHEN THE BODYGUARD IS THE TARGET? 
 
 After a mission goes tragically wrong, Connor Reeves returns in disgrace to Buddyguard HQ, only to find the covert facility has been attacked and his fellow recruits abducted. 
 
 Summoned urgently to China, Connor arrives in Shanghai to discover he's the target for an assassination by Equilibrium, the clandestine organization that has plagued his life as a bodyguard. 
 
 With a mark on his head, Connor goes on the run through an alien country and from an enemy he knows even less about. 
 
With his chances of rescuing his fellow Buddyguards fading, Connor must go on the offence. With the odds stacked against him, he faces down Equilibrium once and for all.

Bodyguard: Assassin (Book 5)

The new and explosive book in Chris Bradford's Bodyguard series. 
 
Russia - the most dangerous place on earth to be a bodyguard. 
 
Teenage bodyguard Connor Reeves faces his deadliest assignment yet. In a country governed by criminals, he must protect Feliks, the only son of Russian billionaire and politician, Viktor Malkov. 
 
Viktor wants to change Russia for the good of all its people. But the mafia have different plans and a contract is out for the billionaire's life. With Feliks being the one chink in his father's armour, Connor must join forces with his rival Jason to act as a bulletproof shield against blackmail, assassination and kidnapping. 
 
This is the first mission Connor and Jason have worked together. And with a deadly assassin on the loose it could be their last...

Russia - the most dangerous place on earth to be a bodyguard. 
 
Teenage bodyguard Connor Reeves faces his deadliest assignment yet. In a country governed by criminals, he must protect Feliks, the only son of Russian billionaire and politician, Viktor Malkov. 
 
Viktor wants to change Russia for the good of all its people. But the mafia have different plans and a contract is out for the billionaire's life. With Feliks being the one chink in his father's armour, Connor must join forces with his rival Jason to act as a bulletproof shield against blackmail, assassination and kidnapping. 
 
This is the first mission Connor and Jason have worked together. And with a deadly assassin on the loose it could be their last...

Bodyguard: Target (Book 4)

A prequel and new entry point in the bestselling Bodyguard series. 
 
FAME MAKES FOR AN EASY TARGET. 
 
 Ash Wild is the most successful teen rockstar in history. Millions of fans adore him. But one fanatic wants him dead. 
 
 Surf champion and top bodyguard recruit Charley Hunter is assigned to protect the superstar on his sell-out US tour. But Ash isn't pleased to discover his new bodyguard is a girl. 
 
 Faced with a growing number of death threats, several suspicious accidents and an unruly rockstar, Charley has her work cut out keeping Ash alive on the tour. How will she spot a killer in a crowd of 50,000 screaming fans?

Breathtaking action... as real as it gets

FAME MAKES FOR AN EASY TARGET. 
 
 Ash Wild is the most successful teen rockstar in history. Millions of fans adore him. But one fanatic wants him dead. 
 
 Surf champion and top bodyguard recruit Charley Hunter is assigned to protect the superstar on his sell-out US tour. But Ash isn't pleased to discover his new bodyguard is a girl. 
 
 Faced with a growing number of death threats, several suspicious accidents and an unruly rockstar, Charley has her work cut out keeping Ash alive on the tour. How will she spot a killer in a crowd of 50,000 screaming fans?

Chris Bradford

Genna has lost everything. Her home, her parents, and now her only safe sanctuary. Forced to flee Haven, she faces a difficult decision: hide and survive, or stand and fight? 
 
Determined not to let Tanas win, Genna embarks on a desperate quest across continents to save the Light of Humanity. But can she and her friends complete their mission before Tanas and her Hunters catch up with them? 
 
Time is running out. And the clues to their quest are few and far between. Genna can only hope her soul will survive long enough to save the world . . .

Chris Bradford

Books by Chris Bradford

Series by Chris Bradford

Bodyguard6 Books

The Soul Series3 Books

Young Samurai10 Books

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