Unbeknownst to Alicia, a terrorist sleeper cell has been activated with the explicit goal of taking her hostage, putting Connor’s training and skills to the test. Key Characters
Recruit is followed by Hostage (Book 2), Hijack (Book 3), Ransom (Book 4), Ambush (Book 5), Survival (Book 6), and Target (Book 7). Recruit (Bodyguard #1, part 1)
The novel has been praised for its detailed, realistic action sequences and relatable characters, making it an engaging read for teenagers interested in espionage and martial arts adventures. If you'd like, I can: Unbeknownst to Alicia, a terrorist sleeper cell has
A skilled martial artist with a strong sense of justice, determined to follow in his father's footsteps. If you'd like, I can: A skilled martial
Bodyguard: Recruit (Book 1) by Chris Bradford is the opening installment in a contemporary Young Adult thriller series that follows teenage martial arts expert Connor Reeves as he is recruited into a top-secret training program designed to protect high-profile peers. Published in 2017 by Penguin, this 272-page novel merges high-stakes action with realistic close-protection tactics.
Connor is assigned to protect Alicia, the US President's teenage daughter, who is trying to evade her Secret Service protection to live a normal life.
Connor undergoes rigorous, "method-written" training, including surveillance, anti-ambush drills, hostage survival, and unarmed combat, designed to prepare him for dangerous, real-world missions.