Tristan Bancks has a new novel coming out March next year through Random House, and it looks set to be a pulse-raising story!

‘Gripping and unpredictable, with a hero you won’t forget.’ – John Boyne, author of The Boy in The Striped Pyjamas

‘A high stakes adventure that will keep you guessing and breathless until the very end.’ Michael Gerard Bauer, author of Don’t Call Me Ishmael

One afternoon, police officers show up at Ben Silver’s front door. Minutes after they leave, his parents arrive home. Ben and his little sister Olive are bundled into the car and told they’re going on a holiday. But are they?

It doesn’t take long for Ben to realise that his parents are in trouble. Ben’s always dreamt of becoming a detective – his dad even calls him ‘Cop’. Now Ben gathers evidence and tries to uncover what his parents have done.

The problem is, if he figures it out, what does he do? Tell someone? Or keep the secret and live life on the run?

Teachers notes are available here.

Tristan tours Tasmania from 11–13 March, and Melbourne 11–15 August for Booked Out next year.