ritten by Patrick Samphire /// Published by Christy Ottaviano Books /// Patrick Samphire's Secrets of the Dragon Tomb series follows twelve-year-old Edward Sullivan, an aspiring spy who is thrust into thrilling and dangerous adventures when his parents are kidnapped by the villainous archaeologist Sir Titus Dane. The kidnapper's plot revolves around looting an undiscovered dragon tomb, and Edward embarks on a perilous mission to rescue his parents and protect the tomb. As he navigates this new and challenging world of espionage, Edward realizes that spy work is much harder than he ever imagined.

In the second book, The Emperor of Mars, Edward finds himself in even greater danger. After intercepting a thief in Lunae City, he becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that threatens the entire planet of Mars. As he faces sea serpents, battles armored thugs, and unravels a complex mystery, Edward must figure out who he can trust to stop the treacherous Emperor of Mars. The series combines action, humor, and heart, with a mix of sci-fi adventure, suspense, and engaging illustrations that bring the story to life.

{ accolades } 2017 Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibition, Publishers Weekly - Starred Review