Divine Madness (novel)

Divine Madness  

First edition cover
Author(s) Robert Muchamore
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Series CHERUB
Genre(s) Children's, Thriller, Spy novel
Publisher Hodder and Stoughton
Publication date 6 April 2006
Media type Print (Paperback)
Pages 368 pp (first edition, paperback)
ISBN ISBN 0340894342 (first edition, paperback)
OCLC Number 62796249
Dewey Decimal 823.92 22
LC Classification PZ7.M869647 Di 2006
Preceded by The Killing
Followed by Man vs Beast

Divine Madness is the fifth novel in the CHERUB series by Robert Muchamore. In this novel, CHERUB agents James and Lauren go to Australia to investigate a cult called the survivors.

Contents

Synopsis

Plot Summary

After getting into trouble, CHERUB's decide its time to get some payback. They load up on weapons and are ready for the fight of their lives. Hong Kong was tough, but the terrorist group the Survivors will prove to be the real challenge. They travel to Australia to help save the world, but most of all, to take down terrorist organisation "Help Earth", who James had already tackled on previous missions. James and Lauren Adams give everything they have and in the end come out victorious

Main Characters

Development

Censored Section

Divine Madness is one of two Cherub stories where part of a scene had been cut out. The scene in question was the segment where Kyle and Bruce were chasing a suspected member of Help Earth. In the original version of the scene, Bruce beats up a passenger who calls him names while boarding the train. In the published book, this is not shown due to excessive violence. The cover is Bruce ignoring the comment.[1]

Extra Story

On the Cherub website there is a bonus story ("Cherub: Disconnected") that is set during Chapter 44 of Divine Madness. It delves into James' past and it includes his father James Duncan.[2]

Sequel

Divine Madness is followed by Man vs Beast. In this novel, James and Lauren go undercover to infiltrate an Animal Rights terrorist group. Lauren is appalled by some of the cruelty she sees and becomes a Vegetarian and adopts a Puppy.

Awards

Award Year Result
Lancashire Children's Book of the Year 2007 Winner[3]

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