Blitzers

About this book

Danny desperately wants a Blitzer. They are the latest craze: hand-held, individual AI warriors who can be trained as they learn from defeat and punishment. 

But when Danny eventually gets a Blitzer of his own, it seems to be faulty. Instead of a vicious-looking fighter, Danny has a rather cute bear who doesn’t seem interested in fighting. He's the butt of everyone’s jokes but, rather than resetting his Blitzer, Danny tries something different. And everything changes.  

Without meaning to, he has discovered a deadly secret about the people behind the toys and this puts him, and his best friend, in mortal danger.  

With underlying messages about violence breeding violence and the fact that the loudest voices are not necessarily the right ones, Blitzers shows how kindness, patience and empathy can be far more powerful than brute force. 

This is particularly relevant and important in times when corporate giants and a subculture encouraging toxic masculinity can drown out the voices of reason and understanding. 

Presented in a dyslexia-friendly format with black and white illustrations, this is an accessible, exciting, AI-based thriller that will have wide appeal and is perfect for gamers.