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In "Death Run," Jack Higgins follows the story of twins Rich and Jade Chance. A mafia banker is willing to defect and give evidence against his former bosses, and John Chance’s employer Ardman is coordinating the lower‑level exchange. When the criminals discover they can manipulate Chance by targeting his children, a dangerous kidnapping unfolds in Venice and culminates in a shoot‑out at a private English school. The novel blends adventure, crime, and family drama across international settings.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jack Higgins
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