About this item
Darkus Knightley is used to expecting the unexpected. An extraordinary crimesolver, with immense powers of deduction, and regularly found bedecked in tweed, Darkus is anything but the average 13 year old. Despite trying to leave his detective ways behind and wanting to lead a normal life, when his father's loyal housekeeper, Bogna, goes missing, Darkus must return to the family fold to solve the mystery. Alongside his father, Alan, and his stepsister Tilly, Darkus follows the trail to America and the bright lights of Las Vegas where they must once again face the deadly criminal organization the Combination - and this time, all bets are off. With danger at every turn, Knightley and Son will need an ace or two up their sleeves in order to win this game.
About the Author
Rohan Gavin is an author and screenwriter based in London. He combined his love of mystery, suspense and comedy to write his debut novel KNIGHTLEY & SON, a Kirkus Best Children's Book of 2014, the Boston Globe's pick of the week, the Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week, "full of suspense, intrigue and humour this is a modern day classic detective mystery" (Guardian) , "a young Holmes for our time" (Daily Mail) , "mystery, dry humor and tweed abound in this exemplar of crime fiction à la Doyle ... a rousing page-turner with one fault: It ends" (Kirkus, starred review) .
The sequels KNIGHTLEY & SON: K-9 and KNIGHTLEY & SON: 3 OF A KIND are out now. For more visit www.rohangavin.com www.knightleyandson.com
