As the world teeters on the edge of war, Explorer-in-Training Kit West finishes his spy training and is sent on his first secret mission: a dangerous journey across the Simerian Desert to retrieve a secret map that will allow his government to fend off an invasion. But things are not as they seem and Kit must battle deadly sandstorms, ruthless spies, and government agents to find the map and stay on the trail of his father, the famous Explorer Alexander West. Will Kit have what it takes to find the map and a secret desert city known only in legend? And will he have the courage to finally find out where his father is leading him? "Praise for the Expeditioners Series" "A quickly paced and entertainingly twisty adventure."--Kirkus " . . . an absolutely cracking yarn, the pure strain of kids' adventure tales." -- Boing Boing S. S. Taylor writes tales of adventure and mystery for kids and grown-ups. She is the author of The Expeditioners series, as well as the graphic novel Amelia Earhart: This Broad Ocean. You can find out more about her and her work at SSTaylorBooks.com. Katherine Roy is the award-winning author and illustrator of Neighborhood Sharks and How to Be an Elephant. She is also the illustrator of Otis and Will Discover the Deep by Barb Rosenstock and The Expeditioners Series by S. S. Taylor. To learn more about her work and research go to katherineroy.com or follow her on Twitter at @KRoyStudio.