Pax and the Secret Swarm by David Barker will be published on October 9th 2025. Pre-order today from Amazon | Waterstones | Bookshop.org
Join Pax and his friends for one final adventure in New London this October. Pax and the Secret Swarm, the third and final instalment in David Barker’s incredible middle-grade sci-fi trilogy, London Falling, is on the way, and it’s got more twists, tech, and tension than ever before.
An Even Bigger Challenge Than Before
In Pax and the Secret Swarm, Pax faces his biggest challenge yet. New London is gripped by fear, and as the city’s corrupt Mayor uses forbidden technology to tighten his grip on power, our unlikely hero must decide who he is and what he stands for. With the help of his friends, a new A.I. ally, and a swarm of Nanobots, Pax must put a stop to a plan that could control the whole nation.
But courage comes at a cost, and the path to freedom isn’t easy.
A Thrilling End to an Unforgettable Series
Blending fast-paced action with powerful themes of loyalty, bravery, and hope, Pax and the Secret Swarm brings the London Falling trilogy to a thrilling and satisfying conclusion. Fans of David Barker’s London Falling series will tell you just how perfect these books are for fans of technology-fuelled, dystopian science fiction. This is a series that not only offers young readers a gripping adventure but one that asks the big questions and gives them a hero worth believing in.
Described as “1984 meets Harry Potter,” if you haven’t yet discovered New London for yourself, what are you waiting for? Pax and the Missing Head and Pax and the Forgotten Pincher are both available now from all good bookshops!
Start the adventure today — and join Pax one last time on October 9th as he fights for the future of New London.
You can pre-order Pax and the Secret Swarm today from your favourite local bookshop, or online from Amazon | Waterstones | Bookshop.org
