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Ethan Blake, a seventeen‑year‑old looking for a way out of a stagnant life, sees a perilous BASE jump from the rooftop of his block of flats and is instantly captivated by the rush skydiving offers. Soon, his natural talent lands him a spot on an elite skydiving team. What starts as a thrilling adventure turns into a covert operation, as the team carries out secret missions that even MI5 denies exist. Packed with action, intrigue, and high‑altitude danger, "DropZone" delivers a fast‑paced thriller that blends adrenaline‑filled jumps with espionage twists.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Andy McNab
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