Gold Medal Mysteries: Racing For Revenge - Ellie Robinson

 

With the Grand Euro Cycle (GEC) taking place over the summer, Seb, Hannah and Maria are heading to France with Maria's adult cousin Lucas playing chaperone.  Together, they plan to follow the tour round the country, camping in the different places so they can watch every stage of the event.  But it isn't long before the trio are convinced that somebody is trying to sabotage the race.  Whilst trying to investigate, they become suspects themselves!  The question is can they clear their name and discover who the culprit is before it's too late?

This is the third book in the Gold Medal Mysteries series (you can read my reviews for the first two books here: Thief On The Track and Peril On The Pitch) and it was good to catch-up with the trio.  A lot has changed for them since the beginning of the first book, notably the level of fame they now have, but this isn't always a positive thing, especially online where negative comments about them are starting to appear (a good reminder to readers about the dangers of social media).  They are determined to have summer free of their phones and the negativity, but fate has other plans for them.

Once again, clues are dropped through the book as the investigation unfolds and readers will be able to use their own powers of deduction to see if they can work out who's behind the sabotage.  

Racing For Revenge is an exciting adventure and I know that readers will be thrilled to be alongside the friends as they try to get to the bottom of things.  Although confident they will succeed, there are times when doubt creeps in. 

Like the previous two books, Ellie's knowledge of sport is clear to see and this adds to the authenticity of things.  The books are perfect for sports fans but will also appeal to those who aren't as sporty but love a good mystery.  A great summer read, I wonder where the trio will end up next!