The 2008 Books Alive campaign has launched with the theme '50 books you can't put down'. Customers that purchase any of the 50 books on the list will receive a free copy of Bombproof by Michael Robotham. The book has been written by Robotham, this year's Books Alive ambassador, especially for the Books Alive campaign.
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Bombproof by Michael Robotham
Sami Macbeth is not a master criminal. He’s not even a minor one. He’s not a jewel thief. He’s not a safe-cracker. He’s not an expert in explosives. Sami plays guitar and wants to be a rock god but keeps getting side-tracked by unforseen circumstances. Fifty-four hours ago he was released from prison. Thirty-six hours ago he slept with the woman of his dreams at the Savoy. An hour ago his train blew up. Now he’s carrying a rucksack through London’s West End and has turned himself into the most wanted terrorist in the country. Fast, funny and action-packed, Bombproof is full of unforgettable characters, including its heartwarming hero, Sami Macbeth, a man with the uncanny ability to turn a desperate situation into a hopeless one.
About Michael Robotham
Michael Robotham began his career as an investigative journalist in Australia and Britain. He went on to become a ghostwriter, penning more than a dozen bestselling autobiographies in collaboration with the likes of Lulu, Rolf Harris, Geri Halliwell and Ricky Tomlinson. His first novel, The Suspect, was an international bestseller, with more than a million copies sold. In 2005, his second novel, Lost, won the Ned Kelly Award for Australia’s best crime novel. His third novel, The Night Ferry, was short-listed for the UK Steel Dagger and the 2007 Ned Kelly awards. Michael lives in Sydney with his wife and three daughters. His latest novel is Shatter (Little Brown, $32.99). His website is: ww.michaelrobotham.com
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