Zoe Baird

When a chaotic car chase brings long-hidden family secrets crashing into the open, Zoe's world is turned upside-down. Thrust into a shadowy realm of spies with murder on their minds, she must stop a deadly pathogen from devastating her hometown-all while trying to keep up appearances at school.

Armed with little more than her wits and determination, Zoe faces impossible odds in a game she never signed up for-but one she must win. The stakes couldn't be higher, and failure isn't an option.

Written by a veteran with over a decade of experience in military intelligence, Zoe Baird: Pathogens and Popstars delivers a grounded, realistic spy thriller perfect for fans of Alex Rider. Packed with high-stakes action and moral complexity, this story redefines the young adult espionage genre.