CHERUB: Maximum Security
Encyclopedia
Maximum Security is the third novel in the CHERUB
series of books, written by Robert Muchamore
. In this novel CHERUB agents James Adams
and Dave Moss infiltrate a maximum security prison in Arizona
to get to the son of an international arms dealer.
to uncover just why a small-time crime boss has suddenly made it big.
CHERUB
CHERUB is a series of young adult spy novels, written by the English author Robert Muchamore, focusing around a division of the British Security Service named CHERUB, which employs minors, predominantly orphans, as intelligence officers...
series of books, written by Robert Muchamore
Robert Muchamore
Robert Kilgore Muchamore is an English author, most notable for writing the CHERUB and Henderson's Boys novels.-Prior to writing:...
. In this novel CHERUB agents James Adams
James Adams (character)
James Robert Anthony Adams is the main character of the CHERUB series by British author Robert Muchamore. He is a prominent part of all the First Series Cherub books: The Recruit, Class A, Maximum Security, The Killing, Divine Madness, Man Vs...
and Dave Moss infiltrate a maximum security prison in Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
to get to the son of an international arms dealer.
Plot summary
James is joined on a new mission by Dave Moss and his sister Lauren Adams. The mission is about Jane Oxford, international arms dealer who has been untraceable for as long as she has been on the CIA's most wanted list. But then they come across a breakthrough: Jane's 14-year-old son Curtis Oxford has been jailed for murdering three innocent people. He is being held at Arizona Maximum Security Prison. The Americans ask a favour from CHERUB, an organisation with one essential advantage: even experienced criminals do not expect kids to be spying on them. The plan is for James and Dave to be sent into the prison undercover, then to bust Curtis out, hoping that Curtis will lead them to his mother. However, after a prison fight Dave is injured and taken to hospital, leaving James alone behind bars. Soon James and Curtis escape with the help of Lauren. Later, they meet up with Jane Oxford. Jane wants James dead, so she sends her men to execute him but he beats them. Soon, the FBI arrive to arrest Jane. Lauren gets her navy shirt for her performance.Main Characters
- James AdamsJames Adams (character)James Robert Anthony Adams is the main character of the CHERUB series by British author Robert Muchamore. He is a prominent part of all the First Series Cherub books: The Recruit, Class A, Maximum Security, The Killing, Divine Madness, Man Vs...
: The main protagonist, James travels to Arizona to break out Curtis Oxford in an attempt to arrest his mother. This is James's third mission and his first time on a mission with his sister. - Dave Moss: An experienced agent who James looks up to, Dave is one of the most popular agents on CHERUB Campus.
- Lauren AdamsLauren AdamsLauren Adams is one of the principal protagonists in the fictional book series CHERUB by British author Robert Muchamore and the sister of James Adams, the main protagonist...
: On her first mission, Lauren does not infiltrate the prison with the boys, she instead drives the getaway vehicle and stays with Mission Controller John Jones during part of the mission.
Critical reception
Maximum Security received better reviews than its predecessor, Class A and received four awards.Awards
| Award | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Children's Book Award | 2007 | |
| Portsmouth Children's Book Award | 2006 | |
| Grampian Children's Book Award | 2006 | |
| Doncaster Children's Book Award | 2006 |
Sequel
The novel is followed by The Killing, released in October 2005. The title came from one of Robert Muchamore's favourite movies. James and Dave go to LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
to uncover just why a small-time crime boss has suddenly made it big.