Motive Games
Motive Games by L. D. Taylor, published by Wombat Books in 2012, is a compelling narrative that follows Phil Roland, a young hero in Canada who has faced significant challenges, including saving his father’s company and solving a murder. As he arrives in Auckland for the E3 East gaming show, Phil finds himself in a whirlwind of controversy, with accusations surrounding a controversial first-person shooter game and threats from a powerful distributor. The stakes rise when a PFG executive is found dead, leading Phil and his friends to race against time to uncover the truth.
This edition of Motive Games, spanning 183 pages, delves into themes of mystery, family dynamics, and the pressures of the gaming industry. Readers will encounter a blend of high-tech thrills and social themes as Phil navigates the complexities of his situation, including the looming threat of a mafia connection and the challenges of public scrutiny. With a mix of detective work and personal stakes, this standalone sequel promises an engaging experience for those interested in juvenile fiction and mystery narratives.
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In Canada, Phil Roland is a hero. He’s saved his dad’s company, Motive Games; solved his dad’s murder; and exposed a mafia ring. But by his second day in Auckland, Phil’s life is out of control. The E3 East gaming show was supposed to be Motive’s big chance to get published. Instead, people are blaming Phil for a controversial FPS; someone’s hacked Motive’s game; and Australian mega- distributer, PFG, is threatening to ruin the company. The guy whose name keeps popping up? PFG president, Bailey Kant. Thanks to Kant, Phil is dodging the press and protestors and being trailed by the mysterious girl in green.Then a PFG exec turns up dead. An exec anyone could have mistaken for Kant.Now Phil and friends have 48 hours to solve the mystery… or watch their dreams die down under.Motive Games mysteries, are fast-paced, high-tech thrillers enriched by thought-provoking themes. Motive Games: Death Down Under is a standalone sequel to Motive Games, winner of the 2011 CALEB Prize for best Young Adult Manuscript.
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