Recruit (bodyguard #1, Part 1) -

Recruit is followed by Hostage (Book 2), Hijack (Book 3), Ransom (Book 4), Ambush (Book 5), Survival (Book 6), and Target (Book 7).

Following the death of his bodyguard father in the line of duty, Connor Reeves, a teenage kickboxing champion, is recruited into an elite, secret young bodyguard squad.

The series is aimed at Grades 5–7 and fans of action-heavy, fast-paced thrillers like Alex Rider . Recruit (Bodyguard #1, part 1)

A skilled martial artist with a strong sense of justice, determined to follow in his father's footsteps.

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. Recruit is followed by Hostage (Book 2), Hijack

Author Chris Bradford, known for the Young Samurai series, underwent intensive close-protection training to ensure the bodyguard techniques, tactics, and procedures in the novel are realistic.

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: A skilled martial artist with a strong sense

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.