Ethan Fox is living a double life - not only is he a spy, he's living his dream in a pro football academy. But this time, the mission is personal! Can Ethan save his friend and star striker before it's too late? From the writer of the bestselling Unbelievable Football series, for fans of Alex Rider, Tom Palmer, and EA Sports career mode!

When Coach Ferguson decides to take the Hurricanes Under-14s on a team bonding trip to a forest adventure outdoor centre, Ethan and the other players are all super-excited. But when Dominic, their star striker, suddenly disappears without a trace, Ethan is forced to spring into spy action to find his friend and save the day once again. As his mission draws him into a dark and mysterious new world, can he also stay focused on his own football dream?

Matt Oldfield is the author of the Unbelievable Football series (winner of the 2020 Children's Sports Book of the Year) and the Johnny Ball: Football Genius series, as well as the co-author of the bestselling Ultimate Football Heroes and Football GOAT series. He has also worked with Lioness Beth Mead on her children's book, Roar, which won the 2024 Children's Sports Book of the Year award. To date, his books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide.