Twelve-year old Tom Trelawney is launched on another wild adventure with his Uncle Harvey in this twisty, fast-paced sequel to Island of Thieves. This time they are off to India to try to find a jeweled tiger statue mentioned in letters that one of Tom's relatives buried back in 1799. And this time, Tom is taking matters into his own hands. The plot is packed with nonstop action, an Australian mercenary, a pit of man-eating tigers, an Indian Bill Gates, car chases, and a murder or two. Like Bond or Bourne, this smart, fast-paced, action packed thriller is perfect for reluctant readers ready for their own adventure. Not-so-reluctant readers of Alex Rider, 39 Clues,and Artemis Fowlwill be pleased to add this story to their shelves!