Terrific value for money - two page-turning novels in one volume. RISE OF THE BLOOD MOON and SETTING OF A CRUEL SUN garnered excellent reviews on first publication. Alan Gibbons' first work of fantasy, the LEGENDEER TRILOGY, is a perpetual bestseller. SHADOW OF THE MINOTAUR (book 1) was the winner of the Blue Peter 'Book I Couldn't Put Down' Award Other commendations include Carnegie Medal shortlistings for SHADOW OF THE MINOTAUR and THE EDGE. Shortlisted for the 2003 Booktrust Teenage Award with THE EDGE and CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE and the 2004 Booktrust Teenage Award with THE DARK BENEATH. In 2006, HOLD ON was shortlisted for 3 regional book awards. Hugely popular author with devoted fanbase - regularly visits schools and libraries and immediately engages with students from all backgrounds. Sold in 13 languages around the world. Over 500000 copies of his books sold.

Alan Gibbons is a full time writer and a visiting speaker and lecturer at schools, colleges and literary events nationwide, including the major Book Festivals: Edinburgh, Northern Children's Book Festival, Swansea, Cheltenham, Sheffield and Salford. Alan is also a key contributor at the QCA/National Literary Strategy 'Writing Together' conferences. He lives in Liverpool with his wife and four children.