William Behr Mueller

Peter Monocot and the Sea Devils William Behr Mueller

Action, adventure, mystery are all part of Peter Monocot and the Sea Devils. The action comes from building and flying model airplanes. The adventure comes from building the biggest model airplanes Peter has ever built. The mystery comes from the nefarious plan of a band of terrorists. Peter Monocot is a 12-year-old whose military pilot father taught him how to build model airplanes. His father's death in an Air Force jet crash left Peter's Uncle Jim as the "man of the family," although Peter's mother, Estelle, wields the real power in the household. Peter and his uncle find themselves entangled in the plot that has layers of intrigue and mystery, which they cannot untangle. All they know is that they will be well paid for building and flying two model airplanes. Amazon Expert Reviewer comments: The plot is interesting and could really grab the attention of the young reader. Peter is a sympathetic character and is a likable kid. This novel has potential as an exciting and thrilling book for the young reader. One of the stronger aspects of the excerpts was the details. I could clearly see Jassim and Hammer, see uncle Jim's face and Peter's unease. Overall I think adventurous young adults will like the novel. It was strong in the details of the plane, and had enough details to paint the picture of the scenery and characters.