Name: Recruit
ISBN: 9781524736972

Chris Bradford

"Adapted from Hostage, originally published in the United Kingdom by Puffin Books in 2014."

Recruit

Lynn Braden

At the beginning of the book, Bodyguard - Recruit, a bodyguard is killed protecting a US Ambassador. Later we learn that the bodyguard was the father of Connor Reeves who is a teenage kickboxing champion recruited to become part of a covert team assigned to protect famous young people. Conner is immediately chosen for a mission over other more experienced operatives because the former Ambassador is now the President of the United States, and his teenage daughter, Alicia has a habit of trying to ditch her Secret Service protection team. Conner is introduced to Alicia as the son of a diplomat that will be staying in the White House. It isn't long before Conner's skills are put to the test.
This book is the beginning of an initial four book series that has expanded to eight books. This story is a quick, enjoyable read. The situation somewhat stretches believability, and there isn't much character development, but overall, it is a good, action packed story.