James is invited to join a secret monster hunting gaming league - except it turns out the monsters are real! Propulsive action with a darkly funny voice, with illustrations every page: perfect for gamers, comic book fans, and readers of Percy Jackson, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Last Kids on Earth and The Last Wolf. For ages 8-13+

After James gets ambushed by a GIANT MUTANT SPIDER THINGY at the skatepark - and just about manages to fight it off (deck totally splattered) - he is invited to join the secret MONSTER HUNTER LEAGUE: competing in a BATTLE ROYALE against other kids, defeating monsters of increasing power that are mysteriously infiltrating his hometown. James uses his GigaTech console to track enemies, gaining XP after every victory, as well as weapons and gadgets to add his, okay, beginning to improve inventory: an ultra-hammer might be fine against a slimy horde of fang worms, but a taser claw might be necessary taking on the mysterious and definitely very large Monster Rex.

As the monster hunters gather for a special BONUS POINT HALLOWEEN MELEE, Monster Rex reveals her true identity - along with the plan she has for James. Only then does James fully realise... he has been the one hunted all along.

... and what if it's not the monsters that are the bad guys?

Phoenix Readers you've found your next series! A fresh new voice brimming with dark, Marvel-style humour and action - and accessible, imaginative comic-book style illustrations (more than one a page!). This is going to have families hooked!