Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
Philomel Books Bodyguard: Hostage (Book 2)
Book SynopsisA new action-packed adventure series for young fans of Alex Rider and Jason Bourne--with the first four books publishing simultaneously. Binge read for summer!Following the nail-biting cliff-hanger of Bodyguard 1: Recruit, the action resumes in Hostage as martial arts expert and trained bodyguard Connor Reeves battles to protect the US president’s daughter, Alicia, from mortal danger . . . even if it means putting his own life at risk.Connor is her last line of defense—an invisible shield kept secret from everyone, including the First Daughter herself. Yet danger lurks around every corner, and the terrorist plot to kidnap Alicia is already under way, the net tightening as the enemy prepares to strike.Combining pulse-pounding action, diabolical enemies, and an insider's knowledge of the tricks of the trade, the BODYGUARD series is the perfect target for fans of Alex Rider, James Bond, 24, and Jason Bourne.Praise for BODYGUARD“Breathtaking action . . . as real as it gets.”—Eoin Colfer, author of the bestselling Artemis Fowl seriesThe training sequences are detailed and realistic, and Connor is relatable and likable. Featuring intense action sequences and strong friendships, this series starter will appeal to reluctant readers and fans of the 'Alex Rider' books.—School Library Journal on Recruit
£8.99
Philomel Books Bodyguard: Hijack (Book 3)
Book SynopsisA new action-packed adventure series for young fans of Alex Rider and Jason Bourne--with the first four books publishing simultaneously. Binge read for summer!Martial arts expert Connor Reeves isn''t your typical bodyguard--in fact, he looks like a regular kid. He blends in with the crowd. That''s why he''s so good at his job.For his new assignment Connor''s been posted to a luxury yacht. His mission: to protect the twin daughters of an Australian media-mogul. It''s a watertight operation, more a vacation than a dangerous duty--until the unthinkable happens. Far out at sea, heavily-armed pirates hired by enemies of the twins'' father launch a high-powered attack against the yacht in an act fueled by greed and a desire for vengeance. It''s up to Connor to push back the pirates and stop them from reaping destruction. Combining pulse-pounding action, diabolical enemies, and an insider''s knowledge of the tricks of the trade, the BODYGUARD series is the perfect target for fans of Alex Rider, James Bond, 24, and Jason Bourne. Praise for BODYGUARD“Breathtaking action . . . as real as it gets.”—Eoin Colfer, author of the bestselling Artemis Fowl series"The training sequences are detailed and realistic, and Connor is relatable and likable. Featuring intense action sequences and strong friendships, this series starter will appeal to reluctant readers and fans of the ''Alex Rider'' books."—School Library Journal on Recruit
£8.54
Philomel Books Bodyguard: Target (Book 7)
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£8.54
Random House USA Inc Ballpark Mysteries #15: The Baltimore Bandit
Book SynopsisBatter up! Baseball action and exciting whodunits star in this chapter book series! Next up is Baltimore!Mike and Kate's next mystery is legendary! The great pitching legend Babe Ruth's first team was in Baltimore, so the Orioles' ballpark has one of his gloves on display. While Mike and Kate are eating pancakes with the Orioles' pitcher, the glove goes missing. The only clue they have is a gold coin . . . which points back to the pancake-eating pitcher! But how could he have done it? It will take more snacks at the ballpark, a talking parrot, and expert detective work to solve this mystery! Ballpark Mysteries are the all-star matchup of fun sleuthing and baseball action, perfect for readers of Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries and Matt Christopher's sports books, and younger siblings of Mike Lupica fans. Each Ballpark Mystery also features Dugout Notes with more amazing baseball facts.
£6.99
Cherry Blossom Press Where Is the Book?
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£11.36
Candlewick Press,U.S. Ruby Redfort Take Your Last Breath
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£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Return of ZomBert
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Daring Darleen, Queen of the Screen
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£17.09
Candlewick Press,U.S. Ark Angel: An Alex Rider Graphic Novel
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£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. Everything I Thought I Knew
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Ruby Redfort Blink and You Die
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£8.99
Candlewick Press Timmy Failure Sanitized for Your Protection
Book SynopsisSome surprising news sends Timmy Failure on a hilarious caper as the New York Times best-selling series continues.Behold! You are all about to be witnesses to greatness.In this fourth volume of Timmy Failure’s memoirs, Timmy is forced to hit the road in a cross-country trip that includes Timmy’s mom, Total the polar bear, Doorman Dave, and smells-like-a-tangerine criminal mastermind Molly Moskins. It’s a world gone mad, where good becomes bad, and Timmy Failure is a condemned man.Someone call the authorities. . . .
£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Ruinous Sweep
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£9.49
Candlewick Press Timmy Failure The Book Youre Not Supposed to Have
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£9.46
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Extradimensional Reappearance of Mars Patel
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£17.09
Candlewick Press,U.S. Judy Moody and Friends: Judy Moody and the
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£13.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Judy Moody and Friends: Judy Moody and the
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£6.77
Candlewick Press,U.S. Madame Badobedah
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£17.09
Candlewick Press,U.S. Crashing In Love
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Otherwood
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Echo After Echo
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£9.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Everything I Thought I Knew
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£13.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Daring Darleen, Queen of the Screen
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£9.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Undercover Latina
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£16.14
Candlewick Press,U.S. Return of ZomBert
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£7.59
Candlewick Press (MA) The Accidental Stowaway
£13.36
Candlewick Press (MA) Bringing Back KayKay
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£13.09
Candlewick Press (MA) V Is for Victorine
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£9.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Pear Affair
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£9.15
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Accidental Stowaway
£9.12
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Fabio the World's Greatest Flamingo Detective:
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£7.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc After Dark with Roxie Clark
Book SynopsisA twisty YA thriller about a girl who revels in leading ghost tours, but discovers that even she can be spooked when a chilling murder hits closer to home. An Indie Next pick! Roxie Clark has seen more dead bodies than your average seventeen-year-old. As a member of the supposedly-cursed Clark family, most of her ancestors have met tragic ends, including her own mother. Instead of fearing the curse, however, Roxie has combined her flair for performance and her gruesome family history into a successful ghost tour. But her tour never covers the most recent body she’s seen—her sister Skylar’s boyfriend, Colin Riley, found murdered in a cornfield. A year after the murder, Roxie’s desperate to help Skylar find closure and start to heal. Instead, Skylar becomes fixated on finding the killer. As the sisters dig into what really happened, they discover that more than one person has been lying about that night. And the closer they get to the truth, the more Roxie starts to wonder if some scary stories might be better left untold. Brooke Lauren Davis offers another thought-provoking and eerily satisfying tale, perfect for fans of Kara Thomas and Cruel Summer.Trade ReviewThe ghost tour is so well-painted that readers would eagerly hand over the money to be included on the next trip…Readers will enjoy this solid mystery with a satisfying resolution. * School Library Journal *A story about transgenerational haunting, of the legacies, responsibilities, and sentiments passed on from old to young along a family line. . . . This book is a wonderful change of pace for thriller lovers--a slower burn, but a rewarding one. * Booklist *The narrative’s suspenseful ambiance and Roxie’s distinct, loyal-to-a-fault voice make for a riveting meditation on generational trauma and fierce female relationships. * Publishers Weekly *The central mystery is unpredictable, carefully building tension to the end. . . . Gripping. * Kirkus Reviews *The Hollow Inside is a haunting debut, as thrilling as it is lyrical. Steeped in small town secrets and layered mysteries that unfold with perfect pacing, Brooke Lauren Davis delivers a powerful story about the lengths we’re willing to go to for family, and the price we pay when the ones we love reveal their true natures. I loved every bit of this twisty, poetic book. * New York Times bestselling author David Arnold on THE HOLLOW INSIDE *A propulsive, gritty thriller from an exciting new voice in YA fiction. I can't wait to see what Brooke Lauren Davis does next. * Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders, on THE HOLLOW INSIDE *The author evocatively captures the feel of small-town life, and Phoenix, whose longing for a family is palpable, inspires sympathy, as does Nina, whose own story is interspersed throughout. . . . A page-turning debut. * Kirkus Reviews on THE HOLLOW INSIDE *Debut author Davis creates a complex, suspenseful story about small-town secrets, vengeance, and compassion. * Publishers Weekly on THE HOLLOW INSIDE *An engaging debut that propels readers through a dark tangle of lies and secrets. * Booklist on THE HOLLOW INSIDE *
£17.55
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Every Single Lie
Book SynopsisNobody in sixteen-year-old Beckett’s life seems to be telling the whole story. Her boyfriend Jake keeps hiding texts, which could mean he’s cheating on her. Her father lied about losing his job and so much more before his shocking death. And everyone in school seems to be whispering about her and her family behind her back. But none of that compares to the day Beckett finds the body of a newborn baby in a gym bag--Jake’s gym bag--on the floor of her high school locker room. As word leaks out, rumors that Beckett’s the mother take off like wildfire in a town all too ready to believe the worst of her. Beckett soon finds herself facing threats and accusations both heartbreaking and dangerous. Nobody believes her side of the story, and as the police investigation unfolds, she discovers that everyone has a secret to hide and the truth could alter everything she thought she knew. A page-turning thriller set in a small Southern community, Every Single Lie is a jaw-dropping, twisty must-read for fans of Sadie.Trade ReviewRaw, real, and utterly gripping, Every Single Lie is part page-turning mystery, part heart-rending character study. A staggering portrait of family trauma and resilience in small-town America. * Jennifer Lynn Barnes, New York Times bestselling author of THE INHERITANCE GAMES *A razor-sharp mystery that speaks critically about the cruel corners of social media and small-town biases. . . . Enough twists and turns that there is no way to stop turning the pages. * Booklist, starred review *A carefully detailed portrait of a fraying family, a scathing look at small-town rumors, and a blunt critique of social media’s rapid, rabid tendencies. * Kirkus Reviews *Vincent’s thriller is an action-packed yet emotional novel that demonstrates just how toxic rumors can be. . . . A realistic and gripping contemporary novel that many teens will thoroughly enjoy. A worthwhile selection for high school and YA public library collections. * School Library Journal *Beckett’s nonstop sleuthing and memorable voice--alternatively witty and vulnerable, coolheaded and fiery--keep the pages turning. * Publishers Weekly *A compelling story about how much we can miss about people, even those we love, and the price that can exact. * BCCB *A suspenseful, gritty, action-packed story that will leave you absolutely breathless. * Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of SADIE, on 100 HOURS *An intense, rapid-fire read. * Katie McGarry, author of the Thunder Road series, on 100 HOURS *Vincent builds the story’s tension by using a clever countdown to drive the stakes higher and narrating from alternating points of view. * Booklist on 100 HOURS *Thrilling and dangerous, with an ending that will leave you gasping! * Suzanne Young, New York Times bestselling author of the series THE PROGRAM on BRAVE NEW GIRL *This perfectly paced, suspenseful, and familiar yet fresh novel will appeal to many readers. * School Library Journal on BRAVE NEW GIRL *Captivates the reader. * VOYA on BRAVE NEW GIRL *
£10.44
Bloomsbury YA How We Fall Apart
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£10.44
Bloomsbury USA Try Your Worst
£17.20
Jimmy Patterson Ali Cross
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£18.75
Nimbus Publishing (CN) Fossil Hunter of Sydney Mines
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£11.35
Nimbus Publishing (CN) Oak Island Revenge: A Jonah Morgan Mystery
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£12.30
Nimbus Publishing (CN) Time Flies When You're Chasing Spies: A Halifax
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£12.30
Kids Can Press Franklin the Detective
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£14.20
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code
Book SynopsisA lovable dog helps his human girl solve a mystery.Kayla and Mason both got mysterious letters, written in code. What does Kayla know? ?The same person left both letters. It?s someone she and Mason both know. The two letters are the same, except for the second word.What does King know? ?Jillian left the letters. What do the letters say?
£13.46
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. King & Kayla and the Case of the Mysterious Mouse
Book SynopsisA lovable dog helps his human girl solve a mystery.King and Kayla are playing fetch with their friends, Jillian and Thor. Jillian throws King?s favorite ball too hard, and now it?s gone missing! King and Kayla must put together the clues to figure out where it went?and who has it.
£13.49
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth
Book SynopsisA lovable dog helps his human girl solve a mystery.Kayla lost a tooth, but now it?s missing! What does Kayla know? ?Her tooth is not inside the tooth fairy pillow. It?s not inside her backpack. It?s not inside the car. What does King know? ?Mason?s hand smells like the tooth fairy pillow. How will they solve the mystery?
£13.49
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Crown Affair
Book SynopsisFull of puns and fractured fairy tale characters you know and love, this rollicking sequel to What REALLY Happened to Humpty? will engross you in yet another Joe Dumpty, Private Eye mystery. Jack (Jill’s other half) fell down the Hill and had his crown stolen. The Mother Gooseland Games are coming up, and that crown is the grand prize, so detective Dumpty is on the clock! It’s up to P. I. Joe Dumpty to round up the usual suspects and track down the culprit before it's too late. He's hot on the case, but will he recover the crown in time? Kids and adults alike will love this laugh-out-loud read-aloud.
£14.39
Pelican Publishing Co Cop's Night Before Christmas
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£16.19
Tyndale House Publishers Young Whit and the Phantasmic Confabulator
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£14.24
Tyndale House Publishers Young Whit and the Cloth of Contention
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£14.24
