Full of magical code-breaking skills, non-stop action and a tech-savvy hero, this action-packed adventure is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Doctor Who and Alex Rider.

Code breaking genius William Wenton is celebrating his thirteenth birthday when news breaks that Big Ben has suddenly stopped working. This is the first clue in a series of puzzles and codes that will lead William to a network of long-lost underground tunnels beneath London, in pursuit of an ancient weapon of untold power. Secrets, danger and code-cracking abound in this thrilling fantasy-adventure that will push William's skills to the limit.

Creators

Bobbie Peers made his mark on Norwegian film history when he won a Palme d’Or in 2006 for Sniffer, written and directed by Peers himself. The award became the first of many milestones in the London International Film School graduate’s career as a director and film writer. The first book in the William Wenton series, William Wenton and the Luridium Thief was published in 2017, has been translated into over 30 languages and is set to become a film.

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