Invisible City

The debut novel that launched an international best-selling series! Teenage Josh Garcia is propelled into a heart-stopping race to find a lost Mayan codex. The Ix Codex holds the secret to surviving an ancient prophecy of apocalyptic doom - and Josh might be the only person alive who can find it.

As thrilling as a rollercoaster ride, this fantastical world of spies, spirits, ancient prophecies and hidden cities tests Josh to his limits... The Booktrust.

When his archaeologist father goes missing after an air crash in Mexico, UFO-obsessed Josh suspects alien abduction. He starts a blog to voice his fears and finds like-minded friends. But after he discovers his dad was murdered, Josh is caught up in a race to find the legendary Ix Codex - a lost book of the ancient Maya containing a prophecy about the end of the world. Translated into seventeen languages, Invisible City is the first installment in a series that spans continents and centuries.

This twisty, time-travel thriller is perfect for fans of Indiana Jones, Doctor Who and Stargate as well as teenage heroes like Alex Rider and Percy Jackson.

Praise for The Joshua Files series:
A very well crafted saga . . . these files are well worth diving into. The Bookbag

Gripping, fast-paced and exciting, this is sure to get the adrenaline pumping round the readers' body. Lovereading4kids

A fast-paced, first-person thriller. Her book's Mexico setting is richly evoked, and its historical and conspiracy elements are convincingly delineated. Financial Times

As thrilling as a rollercoaster ride, this fantastical world of spies, spirits, ancient prophecies and hidden cities tests Josh to his limits and he comes to understand the conflicting demands of friendship, family, loyalty and duty. The BookTrust

Praise for Invisible City:

An exciting adventure and coming-of-age story with plot twists and cliffhanger chapter endings that will keep you up all night to finish . San Jose Mercury News

Indiana Jones would have stiff competition in young Joshua Garcia . . . This novel is well written, with the action unfolding at a fast and satisfying clip. This series is destined to be a hit. Not only is the non-stop action enthralling, but the many mysteries and unanswered questions will have the reader begging for the rest of the series. Highly Recommended. Library Media Connection, starred review