Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense
HarperCollins Publishers Blackbird
Book SynopsisReaders adore Blackbird:An unputdownable and suspenseful read'A beautifully written, heartbreaking story'A quick paced thriller with an unusual setting. This book will stay with me for a long time!'*************************************************************Olivia disappeared the night the blackbird died.It was New Year's Eve, the night that dead blackbirds descended, hours before Alex McCarthy's sister Olivia vanished from a party.Committed to finding out what happened to her sister, in their isolated Orkney village, Alex knows that dishevelled sometimes intoxicated Detective Inspector Birkens is her best shot.Yet as they uncover the secrets behind Olivia's last night, Alex starts to discover things she may have been better off not knowingPerfect for fans of One of Us is Lying, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and Riverdale.*************************************************************Praise for N. D. Gomes: Gripping' Pretty Little MemoirsSo beautifully written' Goodreads reviewerTrulyTrade ReviewPraise for N.D. Gomes ‘At its searing best the novel demonstrates how the perpetrator of a despicable act can still be loved, forgiven and very missed’ Financial Times ‘A very important book […] a powerful book that will stay with you.’ Culturefly ‘An exceptional novel on a controversial and relevant subject today.’ The Bookbag ‘An incredibly moving, heartfelt and thought-provoking novel’ Black Plume ‘A gripping, eye-opening YA novel that I wish I could put in everyone's hands.’ Pretty Little Memoirs ‘You know this book is going to go straight to your heart and rip a little bit of it out.’ Long Story Short ‘If you’re after a truly thought-provoking book this is well worth a read.’ Bibliowormed ‘Utterly heartbreaking and so beautifully written.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Such a clever book.’ Book Angel Booktopia ‘Very well written, and tackles a tough subject well’ – First News
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HarperCollins Publishers Dark and Shallow Lies
Book SynopsisNOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! AN INTENSE AND BROODING THRILLER ' THE OBSERVERA intensely romantic and atmospheric thriller for young adults, full of twists and turns with a simmering supernatural undercurrent. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson, Karen McManus and Delia Owens' Where the Crawdads SingWhen seventeen-year-old Grey makes her annual visit to La Cachette, Louisiana the tiny bayou town that proclaims to be the Psychic Capital of the World she knows it will be different from past years: her childhood best friend Elora went missing several months earlier and no one is telling the truth about the night she disappears.Grey can't believe that Elora vanished into thin air any more than she can believe that nobody in a town full of psychics knows what happened. But as she digs into the night that Elora went missing, she begins to realize that everybody in town is hiding somethingher grandmother Honey; her childhood crush Hart; and even her late mother, whose secrets continue to Trade Review‘Dark and Shallow Lies oozes atmosphere and dread […] An intense and brooding thriller laced with the supernatural and killer twists.’ – Observer ‘A page-turning thriller . . .’ – IRISH TIMES “Few books have stuck with me quite as much as Dark and Shallow Lies did this year. Like its ominous and isolated Louisiana bayou setting, Ginny Myers Sain’s debut YA novel is a story that’s as alluring as it is unnerving and unfathomable. Blending small-town supernatural thrills with a haunting coming-of-age murder mystery, it’s the kind of deeply atmospheric book that makes you live every second with its heart-breaking cast of young and troubled characters. Taking place, as Ginny Myers Sain describes it, in the “in-between spaces where magic feels most possible”, it’s a story that crackles off the page and into readers’ hearts, where it will stay for a long time to come.” Culturefly “Don’t even try to resist—Ginny Myers Sain will lure you into the spellbinding world of the deep Louisiana bayou with this riveting missing girl mystery populated by a bewitching cast of characters; spun to life in lush, atmospheric prose; and teeming with a dark mythology that is part folklore, part psychic mysticism, and entirely compelling.” —Kit Frick, author of I Killed Zoe Spanos “Haunting and arresting, this is one stunning debut. Ginny Myers Sain has written a totally engrossing small-town mystery about what happens when you finally dig up long-buried secrets.” —Jessica Goodman, bestselling author of They Wish They Were Us
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HarperCollins Publishers A Forgery of Roses Tiktok made me buy it The new
Book Synopsis''A deliciously twisted gothic fantasy you''ll want to read again and again, with characters you''ll adore, prose that''ll spellbind you, romance you''ll swoon over, and a mystery that''ll keep you guessing until the last stunning twist''Diana Urban, author of These Deadly GamesMyra has a gift many would kidnap, blackmail, and worse to control: she''s a portrait artist whose paintings alter people''s bodies. Guarding that secret is the only way to keep her younger sister safe now that their parents are gone. But one frigid night, the governor''s wife discovers the truth and threatens to expose Myra if she does not complete a special portrait that would resurrect the governor''s dead son.Once she arrives at the legendary stone mansion, however, it becomes clear the boy''s death was no accident. A killer stalks these halls one disturbingly obsessed with portrait magic. Desperate to get out of the manor as quickly as possible, Myra turns to the governor''s older son for help completing tTrade Review‘A heady blend of the fantastical, the murderous, and the romantic’ Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review ‘A triumphant second novel, Olson's not-to-be-missed tale of intrigue has something for everyone’ School Library Journal, STARRED review ‘Marvelously magical and steeping with mystery, A Forgery of Roses checks all the boxes you could want in a fantasy. With a highly creative magic system reminiscent of The Picture of Dorian Gray and a lush romance, Olson's newest is an absolute stunner that's sure to be a crowd pleaser’ Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth ‘A Forgery of Roses is a haunted gallery filled with secrets, ominous footsteps through a fog-wreathed city at midnight, and the fierce magic of a sister's love. Jessica Olson paints a multilayered narrative of romance and mystery that will hold readers in suspense until the final chapters’ Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge ‘A deliciously twisted gothic fantasy you'll want to read again and again, with characters you'll adore, prose that'll spellbind you, romance you'll swoon over, and a mystery that'll keep you guessing until the last stunning twist. A Forgery of Roses is totally addicting and captivating, and I already can't wait to re-read it!’ Diana Urban, author of These Deadly Games ‘Both fascinating and novel . . . it will attract fantasy fans as well as the artistically inclined’ Booklist
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Rosewood Hunt
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Children of the Dust
Book SynopsisA powerful post-nuclear holocaust novel described by the author as, ''my cry against the monstrous weapons men have made''.Everyone thought, when the alarm bell rang, that it was just another fire practice. But the first bombs had fallen on Hamburg and Leningrad, the headmaster said, and a full-scale nuclear attack was imminent . . .It''s a real-life nightmare. Sarah and her family have to stay cooped up in the tightly-sealed kitchen for days on end, dreading the inevitable radioactive fall-out and the subsequent slow, torturous death, which seems almost preferable to surviving in a grey, dead world, choked by dust.But then, from out of the dust and the ruins and the desolation, comes new life, a new future, and a whole brave new world...
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Falling Kingdoms Falling Kingdoms 1
Book SynopsisFantasy, romance and magic meld with unforgettable characters in this sensational series debut. Falling Kingdoms is perfect for fans of George RR Martin''s Game of Thrones, JRR Tolkein''sThe Hobbit, and Trudy Canavan''s Black Magician trilogy.In a land where magic has been forgotten and peace has reigned for centuries, unrest is simmering . Three kingdoms battle for power . . . A princess must journey into enemy territory in search of a magic long-thought extinct.A rebel becomes the leader of a bloody revolution.A Sorceress discovers the truth about the supernatural legacy she is destined to wield.It''s the eve of war. Each must choose a side.KINGDOMS WILL FALL.''From an opening dripping with blood, magic, and betrayal through complex interweaving plots detailing treachery, deceit, and forbidden love, this novel is the first in a pTrade ReviewFrom an opening dripping with blood, magic, and betrayal through complex interweaving plots detailing treachery, deceit, and forbidden love, this novel is the first in a projected series that will immediately engage readers and keep them intrigued * Booklist *'Once you are drawn into Falling Kingdoms' vividly imagined landscape, you won't ever want to leave it!' * Mizz *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Anywhere Nowhere Book 2
Book Synopsis''We''re miles from anywhere, and we don''t have a clue where we''re going''Deep in a snow-covered forest Alyn, Jes, Ryan and Elsa have escaped from prison. Now they''re being hunted. They quickly realise they have a special talent - they can control the world around them. Now they must use this skill to stop themselves falling into greater danger. But can they master it before their deadly enemies close in - for good? This gripping sequel will leave you clamouring for the next instalment.Jon Robinson was born in Middlesex in 1983. When he''s not writing, he works for a charity in central London.
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Oxford University Press The Demon Headmaster and the Prime Ministers
Book SynopsisThe Junior Computer Brain of the Year competition is sending ripples of excitement through the school and when Dinah makes it to the final, she's over the moon. But too late she realizes that she's being used to access the private computer of the Prime Minister . . . the daring new target of the Demon Headmaster!Trade ReviewGillian Cross is one of the best children's novelists today and her stories of the Demon Headmaster are both fun and quite frightening. * Daily Telegraph *Highly recommended. * Woman and Home *This is a fast-moving story for younger children, but thought-provoking for older ones. * Junior Education *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Outside
Book SynopsisThis is well-written, sensitive on issues such as sexual abuse, and, whether in her tower or the outside world, Ele''s voice and vision of the world will keep readers intrigued. Books for Keeps ''Impossible to put down - this is a writer to watch.'' C.J. Skuse_____Here''s the thing about being Inside. Ain''t no one believes that they are. Ele has never been Outside, but she knows it exists - she just has to prove it. Her whole world is Inside. Trapped with her books and the Others and Him. She has never seen a tree or felt the rain but that''s about to change. Ele''s getting out. For good. ____ In the spirit of Emma Donoghue''s Room, Outside is a poignant story of strength, friendship and unconditional love, even in the most challenging of circumstances.Trade Review"This is well-written, sensitive on issues such as sexual abuse, and, whether in her tower or the outside world, Ele's voice and vision of the world will keep readers intrigued." * Books for Keeps *"...this is no fantasy book but a clever exploration of how we tell ourselves certain narratives in order to make sense of our world. It's a book about speaking your truth without shame, coming to terms with your past and giving a voice to those who have been silenced or mistreated." * Viva Magazine *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Girl Who Came Out of the Woods
Book SynopsisTFW you wake up and realise you''re trending... #GirlOutoftheWoods Arty has always lived in the Clearing, a commune hidden in the forests of south India. But her happy life, separate from the rest of the world, is shattered after a terrible event. For the first time, Arty must leave her home, and head into the intriguing but frightening outside world. On the streets of India, a chance encounter leads to her becoming an unwilling overnight celebrity. As she embarks on her journey, she discovers she is being followed by thousands of strangers, who seem to know her every move...Forced to fight against mysterious hashtags and being constantly photographed, how can she find the help she desperately needs? Everything is changing too fast for this girl who came out of the woods... could she be running into a trap? The new thriller from the acclaimed author of The One Memory of Flora Banks, perfect for fans of Karen McManus, E. Lockhart and Sophie McKenzie.Praise for The Girl Who Came Out of the Woods:''Compelling and brilliantly written''- Fabulous Magazine''Barr brilliantly captures Arty''s naivety and eager innocence as she''s swept up in the globalised world of capitalism and social media''- The Observer ''A pacey, original thriller'' - The Guardian ''Arty''s fresh insights into the world make for an amusing, poignant story'' - The Sun
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Penguin Random House Children's UK American Royals
Book SynopsisThe New York Times Bestseller ''An addictive Jilly Cooperesque saga'' Guardian''A fun, fast-paced read packed with drama, scandal and romance'' The SunCrazy Rich Asians meets The Crown in this completely addictive modern-day royal romance.The Washingtons have ruled America for almost 250 years. They''re gorgeous, fiercely famous and the beating heart of the most glorious royal court in the world. But behind the glittering ballrooms, elegant gowns, and seemingly perfect public personas lie forbidden romances and scandalous secrets. Together four young women will navigate gossip, drama, and the eyes of the world upon them. There''s everything to play for - but there can only be one queen.This is the story of the most famous family in the world.This is the story of the American royals.Trade ReviewScandals, romance and betrayal abound [...] pure escapism * Mail on Sunday - 'Must-Read Books of the Year' *An addictive Jilly Cooperesque saga * Guardian *A fun, fast-paced read packed with drama, scandal and romance * The Sun *With the seemingly endless influx of new novels hitting the real and virtual bookshelves every day, the choice can seem overwhelming. But, occasionally a novel comes along with the promise of delivering escapism by way of a subject matter - royals, romance and a Gossip Girl-esque scandal - that is a no-brainer must-read . . . American Royals [is] just such a novel set to ignite and delight book clubs and literary-loving fans of The Princess Diaries, Gossip Girl, The Crown or even just the real-life British royals. * Vogue Australia *There's enough palace intrigue, royal shenanigans, and even a smidgen of sex to satisfy anyone who loves a bit of gossip . . . An entertaining royal family modeled after the residents of Buckingham Palace. * Kirkus Reviews *McGee crafts a deliciously soapy American royal family . . . McGee's characters are well-crafted and flawed, giving the narrative emotional texture that elevates it above the dramatic formula * Publishers Weekly *For readers looking for intrigue-and for those who like their royal fever with a twist-this is a quick and delicious read * Booklist *A fun twist on history as we know it, and the ending will have readers hoping for a sequel * School Library Journal *I really enjoyed this book. For me it was The Crown meets Gossip Girl which was always going to be a fun combination. The structure, pace and characterisation made this an easy and very enjoyable read. * BookBag *Relatable, believable, fantastical, aspirational, and completely addictive . . . I loved, loved, loved this book * Sara Shepard, author of Pretty Little Liars *Inventive, fresh, and deliciously romantic - an absolute delight! * Sarah J. Maas, author of Throne of Glass *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Man Down
Book SynopsisWill Parks needs to man up.A man stands. A man fights. A man bleeds.These are the first lessons you learn in a town where girls are objects, words are weak and fists do the talking.Will''s more at home in the classroom than the gym, and the most important woman in his life is his gran. So how can a boy who''s always backed away from a fight become the hero who saves the day?Because a disaster is coming. One that Will can prevent. But only if he learns the most important lesson of all: sometimes to step up, you have to man down.A searingly powerful exploration of toxic masculinity, perfect for fans of Juno Dawson or They Both Die at the End.''Stylish, thought-provoking thriller territory . . . Highly recommended'' - The Irish Times''Staggeringly good . . . had me hanging on every word'' Louisa Reid, author of Wrecked and Lies Like Love''Good books make you feel something. Great books change the way you feel about everything. Man Down is a great book. No one is writing about young men''s lives with as much warmth, empathy and humour as James is right now.'' Samuel Pollen, author of The Year I Didn''t Eat''Utterly compelling, completely original and will undoubtedly be one of the standout books of 2022. An absolute must read'' - Adam Simcox, author of The Dying Squad''An excellent look at what it means to be a man amid a culture of peer pressure and toxic masculinity while navigating desire and friendship. Loved it.'' - Anna Stephens, author of Godblind''Emotionally complex, dark and clever - a very unexpected, thoughtful and original book. I can honestly think of no other YA quite like it.'' - Gina Blaxill, author of Saving SilenceTrade ReviewStylish, thought-provoking thriller territory . . . Highly recommended -- Claire Hennessy * The Irish Times *Staggeringly good . . . had me hanging on every word -- Louisa Reid, author of Wrecked and Lies Like LoveMan Down is truly special. A love letter to youth, life, love and hope, it's utterly compelling, completely original and will undoubtedly be one of the standout books of 2022. An absolute must read. * Adam Simcox, author of The Dying Squad *Good books make you feel something. Great books change the way you feel about everything. Man Down is a great book. No one is writing about young men's lives with as much warmth, empathy and humour as James Goodhand is right now. -- Samuel Pollen, author of The Year I Didn't EatAn excellent look at what it means to 'be a man' amid a culture of peer pressure and toxic masculinity while navigating desire and friendship. Loved it. * Anna Stevens, author of Godblind *Emotionally complex, dark and clever - a very unexpected, thoughtful and original book. I can honestly think of no other YA quite like it. * Gina Blaxill, author of Saving Silence *A gritty, gripping tale of a young man searching for meaning in a life that's far from ordinary. * Malcolm Duffy, author of Sofa Surfer *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Shes With Me A Wattpad Novel
Book SynopsisMoving to a new town to escape her dark past, Amelia Collins is determined to keep her head down and finish her senior year.But her plan is proving difficult when she runs into Aiden Parker - the school''s hottest bad boy. Initially she can''t imagine anyone worse than Aiden - his good looks can''t possibly excuse his bad attitude. But soon she''ll realise there''s more to him than meets the eye.Now, Amelia needs to find a way to survive senior year and not get distracted by Aiden - or his gorgeous best friend, and complete player, Mason.With new friends, rivalries, love triangles and hilarious pranks, she has enough to deal with - that is until her past comes back to haunt her . . .
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Confessions about Colton
Book SynopsisSEVEN CLUES MEANS SEVEN STEPS CLOSER TO CATCHING A KILLER.The most page turning thriller you''ll read this year, perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying.''I''ll leave you with the first confession: I killed Colton Crest.''When high school sports captain and honour student Colton Crest disappears, his small town is quick to jump to conclusions. But when he returns two months later, unharmed, the town breathes a sigh of relief - until days later, when his best friend, Elliot Parker, discovers Colton''s body in a local lake.At the funeral, Elliot finds a note in his pocket claiming to be from Colton''s killer. They are offering to provide a series of clues that will help Elliot discover their identity. Elliot has no choice but to follow where the confessions lead, but with each new revelation, it becomes clear that Colton had a strange and secret other life. As Elliot sees out this sick game, he begins to wonder...Is he hunting down the killer? Or is the killer hunting him?
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Little, Brown & Company Dead End Girls
Book Synopsis'A clever page-turner that I couldn’t put down.' —Natasha Preston, #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorDetermined to escape menacing families, two desperate teens fake their own deaths in this queer contemporary thriller perfect for fans of Karen McManus. In one week Maude will be dead. At least, that’s what she wants everyone to think. After years of research, Maude has decided to fake her own death. She’s figured out the how, the when, the where, and who will help her unsuspectingly. The why is complex: revenge, partly. Her terrible parents deserve this. But there’s also 'l’appel du vide,' the call of the void, that beckons her toward a new life where she will be tied to no one, free and adrift. Then Frankie, a step-cousin she barely knows, figures out what she’s plotting, and the plan seems like it’s ruined. Except Frankie doesn’t want to rat her out—F
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Little, Brown & Company Some Shall Break 2 The None Shall Sleep Sequence
Book Synopsis★ 'A razor-sharp sequel' —Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewNew York Times bestselling author Ellie Marney returns with an electrifying, chilling thriller that follows junior FBI consultants Travis Bell and Emma Lewis with a new case that may unravel everything they’ve been working for. After a harrowing encounter with juvenile sociopath Simon Gutmunsson, junior FBI consultants Emma Lewis and Travis Bell went their separate ways: Emma rejected her Quantico offer, and Travis stayed to train within a new unit of the Behavioral Science division. But the unit’s latest case is feeling eerily familiar, and Kristin Gutmunsson—Simon's eccentric twin—reaches out to Travis to send a warning: Emma is in peril. When new evidence points to a copycat of Daniel Huxton, the serial killer that she escaped, Emma returns to Quantico and is thrown back into her past traumas. Compelled to prevent more tragedy—even if it means putting herself in danger—she looks to Simon once again. But can he be trusted to help stop the killer before time runs out for his next victims?
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Little, Brown & Company Heiress Takes All
Book Synopsis“A perfectly delicious tale of greed, family, vengeance, and revenge.” —Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and The Agathas Scorned in more ways than one, a former teen heiress attempts the ultimate revenge heist at her blue-blooded father’s luxury wedding—if only her infuriatingly charming ex-boyfriend would get out of the way—in this funny and fast-paced romantic thriller. Seventeen-year-old Olivia Owens isn't thrilled that her dad's getting remarried ... again. She's especially not thrilled that he cheated on her mom, kicked them out of their Rhode Island home, and cut Olivia out of her rightful inheritance. But this former heiress has a plan for revenge. While hundreds of guests gather on the grounds of the gorgeous estate where she grew up, everyone will be thinking romance—not robb
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers To Steal from Thieves
Book SynopsisIn this high-stakes heist novel, an alchemologist and a con man team up to steal a rare necklace-but complicated feelings of attraction and deception threaten to destroy everything and everyone they love-for fans of Alexandra Bracken and Judy I. Lin.Within the dazzling halls of London''s Crystal Palace, the event of the season has arrived: The Great Exhibition. An opportunity for the greatest minds of the century to come together under one roof in an unprecedented display of art and invention. And for two unlikely partners in crime, it''s about to become the score of a lifetime.Charming conman Kane Durante works alone-or on occasion with his best friend, Fletcher. But when his boss, the infamous Kingpin of London''s magical dark market, gives him the impossible task of stealing a priceless artifact from the Great Exhibition, he knows it''s a job he can''t pull off alone. Enter Zaria Mendoza, daughter of one of London''s greatest alchemologists. Ever since her father''s death, Zaria''s been struggling to keep her underground business afloat, and impatient clients are becoming violent. When the infuriatingly handsome Kane offers her the promise of enough money to get out of debt and leave London entirely, she knows she can''t walk away from this dangerous partnership.But robbing one of the most public, heavily-guarded buildings in London isn''t going to be easy, especially when love and betrayal threaten to ruin everything they''ve worked so hard for.
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Hachette Children's Group Secret Breakers Orphan of the Flames
Book SynopsisThe team of code-crackers face a new code that has never been solved. Brodie, Hunter and Tusia are back at Station X, the secret code-cracking station at Bletchley Park. And they are still wrestling with the great unanswered question: what secret lies behind the ancient, coded Voynich Manuscript? Their first adventure left them with a musical box that plays a tune by the composer, Elgar. Elgar loved codes. At once they are off on a new search which takes them to the stories behind Elgar''s famous music and a coded letter he wrote to a young friend, Dorabella. The ''Dorabella Cipher'' has never, ever been solved. Now our team of code-breakers are on a twisting trail via medieval book burnings in Florence, a mysterious boy known as the Orphan of the Flames, and a one-time famous prisoner in London''s Newgate Prison who wrote about King Arthur. Where is it all leading? And will they survive, when hot on their trail is a secret organisation that has always thwarted the search forTrade ReviewA beautifully drawn together story. * parentsintouch.co.uk *Dennis mixes complex code breaking theories with humour and excitement to produce this action packed adventure * School Librarian *Dennis mixes complex code breaking theories with humour and excitement to produce this action packed adventure. * School Librarian *
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Hachette Children's Group Secret Breakers 3 The Knights of Neustria
Book SynopsisAn extraordinary series with real codes, real mysteries and real danger.Trade Review'... plenty of action and adventure, mixed in with generous dollops of facts and information which will definitely appeal to readers who enjoy having their brains challenged as well as their imaginations.' * The Bookbag *Fast-moving, exciting and full of suspense, this is an excellently constructed novel that will enthrall readers and have them guessing all the way through * Parents In Touch *'readers who love to follow clues and solve a mystery will be addicted to this gripping adventure' * Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4kids *'This gripping thriller ... will have you on the edge of your seats.' * TBK Magazine *Kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way. It was fantastic! * Written Dimension *'meticulously planned and very well-written' * Carousel Magazine *Fast-moving, exciting and full of suspense, this is an excellently constructed novel that will enthrall readers and have them guessing all the way through. * Parents In Touch *
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Little, Brown Book Group Night School Resistance
Book SynopsisFinding refuge at a secret location in the south of France, Allie almost convinces herself she''s safe - until Nathaniel''s guards attack. Then she''s on the run again, and forced to return to the one place she can truly call home: Cimmeria Academy.But when she arrives, she barely recognises it. Tensions are on a knife edge. Now most of the students have deserted the school, the teachers can''t be trusted and guards are in charge. Worse, Nathaniel is close - very close - to getting everything he wants.Desperate to do something - anything! - to stop him, Allie agrees to accompany Lucinda on a dangerous late-night mission. But in doing so, is she putting her friends'' lives at risk?Carter and Sylvain are both ready to fight by her side - and prove their love. Allie knows she must make up her mind once and for all about who she really wants. No one will wait for ever. The time for indecision is over. Everything is at stake and winner takes all...Trade ReviewFull of unexpected twists, Night School is mysterious, creepy, and sexy - a tense thriller with a great romance. I was hooked from the first page. -- L. A. Weatherly, author of the bestselling ANGEL seriesAs ever, Daugherty's storytelling brims with gusto. Another enjoyable, thrill-packed term [at Cimmeria] -- Suzi Feay * The Financial Times *Night School is dramatic and full of great characters, the perfect blend of suspense and romance. -- Sophie McKenzieThis book is nail-biting stuff! * Top of the Pops magazine *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Secret Fire
Book SynopsisA battle against fate. A race against time.Taylor Montclair is a regular girl from the quiet backwater of Woodbury, England.Sacha Winters is a darkly mysterious boy from the City of Lights - Paris, France.While Taylor''s focussed on her dream of attending Oxford University, school couldn''t be further from Sacha''s mind . . .Sacha knows exactly when he''s going to die. Because he''s done it before.On the appointed day, Sacha''s time will run out. And his death will fulfil an ancient destiny that could unleash chaos and catastrophe.Taylor is the only person who can save him. Neither of them knows that yet.Because they haven''t even met.Hundreds of miles and a body of water separate them.Deadly forces will stop at nothing to keep them apart.They have eight weeks to find each other and unravel an ancient web of mystery and danger.The clock starts NOW.Trade ReviewBritish Taylor and French Sacha are two teenagers who might possess the power to unravel a thirteen-generation curse. But if they don't, one will die. A mesmerizing page-turner with a deliciously international flavour and horrifyingly chilling stakes. * International bestselling author, Amy Plum *A must read * We Love This Book *The Secret Fire is an addictive novel from two authors whose styles, approaches and ideas merge seamlessly ... the best YA fantasy you'll read this September * CultureFly *Packed full of adventure starring two strangers in a fight for their lives. Recommended for teenagers who like paranormal drama. * The American *Lots of action packed and thrilling moments . . . Exciting and unique * Guardian online *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Secret City
Book SynopsisThe follow up to the mesmerizing The Secret Fire.Trade ReviewA mesmerizing page-turner with a deliciously international flavour and horrifyingly chilling stakes - Amy Plum on The Secret Fire
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Little, Brown Book Group A Danger to Herself and Others From the author of
Book Synopsis From the author of FACELESS ''Devastating. This is already one of my favourite books of the year'' Irish Times''The author''s cunning deployment of information keeps the reader guessing'' Financial TimesOnly when she''s locked away does the truth begin to escape...Seventeen-year-old Hannah Gold has always been treated like a grown up. As the only child of two New York professionals, she''s been traveling the world and functioning as a miniature adult since the day she was born. But that was then. Now, Hannah has been checked into a remote treatment facility, stripped of all autonomy and confined to a single room. Hannah knows there''s been a mistake. What happened to her roommate that summer was an accident. As soon as the doctor and judge figure out that she isn''t a danger to herself or others, she can get back to her life of promise and start her final year at schoolTrade ReviewThrillers can so often lean on a fuzzy sense of "insanity" to justify a character's behaviour, but the handling tends to be superficial; here it proves devastating. This is already one of my favourite books of the year. - Irish TimesCunningly told . . . The author's cunning deployment of information keeps the reader guessing. - Financial TimesAlyssa Sheinmel's writing is so true, her characters so real, that they live on long after the last page is turned. - New York Times bestselling author Luanne RiceA compelling and beautifully told story - Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in PiecesA tense and terrific read - Natalie D. Richards, author of One Was Lost and What You HideA great story full of mystery, heartbreak, and hope - Jennifer Shaw Wolf, author of Dead Girls Don't Lie and Breaking BeautifulIntense, compelling, and wholly original - Kerry Kletter, author of The First Time She DrownedThis compelling character study begins like a thriller-the mystery of what happened to her friend Agnes draws considerable suspense... it becomes a nuanced exploration of mental illness - Booklist
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Ill Tell You No Lies
Book SynopsisFrom Amanda McCrina, the acclaimed author of Traitor and The Silent Unseen, I''ll Tell You No Lies is a riveting YA novel of the Cold War era about a girl in post-World War II America who becomes entangled with an escaped Soviet pilot and must learn to decipher truth from lies.New York, 1955. Eighteen-year-old Shelby Blaine and her father, an Air Force intelligence officer, have just been wrenched away from their old life in West Germany to New York's Griffiss Air Force Base, where he has been summoned to lead the interrogation of an escaped Soviet pilot. Still in shock from the car accident that killed her mother barely a month earlier, Shelby struggles with her grief, an emotionally distant father, and having to start over in a new home.Then a chance meeting with Maksym, the would-be defector, spirals into a deadly entanglement, as the pilot's cover story is picked apart and he attempts to escape his military and intelligence handlerswith Shelby caught in the middle. The more she learns of Maksym's secrets, including his detention at Auschwitz during the war, the more she becomes willing to help him. But as the stakes become more dangerous, Shelby begins to question everything she has been told, even by her fugitive friend. Allies turn into enemies, and the truth is muddled by lies. Can she trust a traitor with her life, or will it be the last mistake she ever makes?
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Runner
Book SynopsisJason has had enough of his parents'' arguments. He''s running away to stay with his brother in Liverpool. On the train journey he meets a ''runner'' called Jam, who lives on the monster Intercity trains and stations. His carefree and adventurous life sounds so exciting that Jason begins to think he might join Jam. Then Jason discovers Jam''s secret.Trade ReviewAnother little jewel from Keith Gray, at his best on a small canvas * Carousel *A skilful and credible modern fantasy * Guardian *A brilliant story . . . fast-paced sensitive tale which ends with a surprising twist * Irish Times *This is a well-crafted, pacy thriller -- Kathryn Ross * Scotsman *Insightful and entirely believable, this story is a gem * Booktrust *
£9.25
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Stuff of Nightmares
Book SynopsisKyle has always been afraid of things, especially dying. But when he gets on the train that is taking him and his class on a school trip, he has no idea how close to Death he is going to come. Death enters the train and Kyle moves with him, past his friends, who are frozen in time, in life-or-death situations. Kyle finds that he can pick up on their deepest, darkest fears - real things that have happened to them, or may happen in the future, and sometimes their surreal nightmares too. Kyle realises that he isn''t the only one who has buried fears and, more importantly, he now burns with the desire to live, and to live without fear. But will Death release him?Trade ReviewA superbly told thriller that will keep readers hooked * The Bookseller *Malorie Blackman is already a bestseller and The Stuff of Nightmares can only add to her fame . . . This book seems bound to be extremely popular -- Nicholas Tucker * Independent *Blackman reaches reluctant readers like few others -- Amanda Craig * The Times *Malorie Blackman is one of the most versatile and forthright of all authors for young adults. She has brought us an ambitious panorama of broken societies and depicted motive and action in searingly effective ways . . . This is a remarkable book, powerful, fearful -- Dennis Hamley * Carousel *It is an intelligent, original and compelling novel -- Simon Treacy * Cork Evening Echo *
£8.54
Faber & Faber Rebel Bully Geek Pariah
Book SynopsisThe truth is that jail is a place where you can still hold on to hope - hope you''ll be bailed out, hope you''ll be found innocent, hope you''ll get a second chance.Four teenagers, never destined to be friends - one rebel, one bully, one geek and one pariah, find themselves on the run from corrupt police officers in a stolen police car. How can you prove your innocence when the people who are supposed to protect you are the ones out to get you? A beautiful, thrilling story of rebellion, and of friendship triumphing against all odds.
£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Dark Waters
Book SynopsisAn Indie Bestseller!Filled with chills, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden’s latest installment in the creep-tastic Small Spaces Quartet is sure to haunt.Until next time. That was chilling promise made to Ollie, Coco and Brian after they outsmarted the smiling man at Mount Hemlock Resort. And as the trio knows, the smiling man always keeps his promises. So when the lights flicker on and off at Brian''s family''s inn and a boom sounds at the door, there''s just one visitor it could be. Only, there''s no one there, just a cryptic note left outside signed simply as —S.The smiling man loves his games and it seems a new one is afoot. But first, the three friends will have to survive a group trip to Lake Champlain where it''s said Vermont''s very own Loch Ness monster lives. When they’re left shipwrecked on an island haunted by a monster on both land and sea, Brian''s survival instincts kick in and it''s up to him
£11.69
Random House Children's Books Nothing Bad Happens Here
Book SynopsisSun, sand, and secrets...?Part mystery, part thriller... and absolutely pitch-perfect! A summer in Nantucket you won?t forget!? ?Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Lake HouseA carefree New England vacation is just what sixteen-year-old Lucia needs to chase her sadness away. At least, according to her mom, who whisks them away for the summer with her ridiculously wealthy new boyfriend.Nothing bad happens in Nantucket, a charming island with cobblestone streets and million-dollar cottages.But when Lucia stumbles upon the body of a teenage girl on a beach, the discovery reopens old wounds from her past. With the dead girl''s identity a mystery, Lucia takes it upon herself to investigate andcrosses paths with Selah and her pack of devil-may-care besties. The three girls are beautiful, chaotic, and a little wild?and they help Lucia forget her crushing sense of grief and loneliness. But as Lucia becomes a part of their shimmering world, she begins to suspect that there are dark secrets hidden in this quiet enclave, and that uncovering them may be the key to solving the dead girl?s murder. Not everything on this island is what it seems…
£11.04
Penguin Putnam Inc The Legacies
Book SynopsisA glitzy YA thriller set in New York City elite social circles, filled with backstabbing and blackmail, twisty secrets, and a dead body, from New York Times bestselling author Jessica Goodman, now in paperback.
£10.44
Random House Children's Books Lost Girls of Hollow Lake
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£15.29
Random House USA Inc Whos All Going to Die
£13.21
Thomas Nelson Publishers Curses and Other Buried Things
Book SynopsisBlood holds all kinds of curses.Seven generations of women in Susana Prather’s family have been lost to the Georgia swamp behind her house. The morning after her eighteenth birthday, she awakens soaked with water, with no memory of sleepwalking. No matter how she tries to stop it, she’s pulled from her safe bed night after night, haunted by her own family history and legacy. Now, the truth feels unavoidable: it’s only a matter of time before she loses her mind and the swamp becomes her grave.Unless she can figure out how to break the curse.When she isn’t sleepwalking, she’s dreaming of her great-great-great-great-grandmother, Suzanna Yawn, who set the curse in motion in 1855. Her ancestor’s life bears such similarity to her own that it might hold the key she seeks. Or it might only foretell tragedy.As Susana seeks solutions in the past and the present, family members hold secrets tighter to their chestsTrade Review'A teenager strives to break a generations-old curse in which the firstborn daughter always meets a tragic end in this propulsive story by George (The Summer We Forgot) . . . Sumptuous, dark details increase the creeping atmosphere of this judiciously rendered psychological exploration of blame, healing, and trauma.' * Publisher's Weekly *'This story shows the power of both forgiveness and hatred . . . If you are looking for a tale with more depth, this is the book for you.' * Seattle Book Review *
£13.49
Holiday House Inc Not the Worst Friend in the World
Book SynopsisCan Lou Bennett keep a secret? She?ll do just about anything to prove herself to her new friend?and the best friend she betrayed?in this debut middle grade mystery with high emotional stakes.It?s the thirty-fourth day of sixth grade, and eleven-year-old Lou wishes she could rewind time.Lou wants to go back to the ninth day of sixth grade?the day before she fought with her best friend Francie and said the terrible, horrible things she can?t unsay. Or better yet, she would go back to fifth grade when Francie was still the Old Francie.Then the new girl, Cece Clark-Duncan, passes Lou a mysterious note. It says she was kidnapped. (!) If Lou can help Cece, maybe she can prove she?s not the world?s worst friend.But as observant Lou uncovers the complicated truth about Cece?s family, she starts to panic. Can she help Cece without hurting her? Or will Lou end up losing another friend instead?Anchored by an outstanding voice and a page-turning mystery, this remarkable debut novel honors the powerful middle school friendships that can both break and heal a tender eleven-year-old heart. Perfect for fans of Fish in a Tree and My Jasper June, and pays homage to the great classic Harriet the Spy.A Booklist Top 10 Mystery & Thriller Book for Youth
£13.49
Hachette Children's Group Torn
Book SynopsisReal, compulsive and intense: Cat Clarke is the queen of emotional suspense. For fans of Paula Hawkins, Gillian Flynn, Megan Abbott and Jandy Nelson.They didn''t mean to kill her...now the guilt will tear them apartAlice King isn''t expecting the holiday of her dreams when she sets off on a trip to the wilderness with her mates. But when her best friend Cass decides to teach mean girl Tara a lesson, Alice finds herself in a nightmare she can''t escape.Now Alice is the guardian of a secret too horrific to tell; and a secret too terrible to keep. A secret that will change all of their lives for ever...Trade ReviewA blisteringly fast tale told with heart and integrity that quite simply won't let you go until you've reached the end * Books 4 Teens *Gripping, thought-provoking and disturbing * Booktrust *Heart-stoppingly tense and palpably taut ... 'Torn' is breathless * Did You Ever Stop to Think *One of the best books I have read * Guardian *It was gripping, thrilling ... There are plenty of twists to keep you guessing and wanting to read as fast as possible * Heaven, Hell and Purgatory *Cat Clarke is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and talented YA writers we have in Britain... The story is fast-paced, the writing snappy and in the right tone * Librarymice *One of the most striking and unforgettable books I have ever read * Page Turner *A real page-turner ... the home-grown horror of a real world thriller is what makes this story stand out * We Love This Book *Haunting, emotional and beautiful * Blabbing Books *Incredible - pure and simple * Writing from the Tub on Cat Clarke *Undoubtedly one of the most exciting and talented YA writers in Britain * Library Mice on Cat Clarke *I wholly, unabashedly and completely recommend this book * Inis Magazine on Cat Clarke *Clarke...succeeds brilliantly, thanks to the reality of the characters and the depth of the emotion * The Scotsman on Cat Clarke *Moving, thought provoking and utterly gripping from start to finish * Mizz on Cat Clarke *Clarke excels at genuine page-turners and I read this in one greedy sitting * The Bookseller on Cat Clarke *
£9.25
Floris Books Magnus Fin and the Selkie Secret
Book SynopsisWhen a rusty metal chest is flung ashore in a storm, Magnus Fin's problems are just beginning. A thrilling underwater adventure, book 3 in the Magnus Fin series.Trade Review'Mackay's strength is in the atmosphere of the wild northern shore line conveyed with skill and imbued with her own love and experience of the place... The plot is well organised and entertains well enough without ever being too dramatic... A wonderful gift for any child.'-- Anna Phillips, New View.'Janis's storytelling skills dance on the pages as she outlines the environmental damage that the sea is subjected to ... It is written with sympathy and understanding but there is no talking down. The book is perfect for intelligent 10 year olds and is a creditable addition to the Kelpies library.'-- Lothian Life'The gentle, imaginative prose of the story, especially the undersea world, carries you along and makes this a worthwhile read for kids and fanciful adults.'-- Vermont Country Sampler'There is excitement and warmth... a very positive story and will attract children who love animals and enjoy being by the sea.'-- Sarah Mears, School Librarian'The world of the selkie is delightfully imagined... Slightly other-worldly in tone, this books makes telling points about the need for humans to stop treating the seas as an infinitely renewable resource to be despoiled at our pleasure.'--Carousel
£5.99
Austin Macauley Publishers Threescore Years and Ten
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Austin Macauley Publishers The 27 Club
£6.99
Austin Macauley Publishers The 27 Club
£10.44
Austin Macauley Publishers Birth of a Spy
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Bad Like Us
Book SynopsisTwo friend groups collide when someone turns up dead over spring break in this heart-thumping YA thriller for fans of One of Us Is Lying and We Were LiarsSpring break is a vibeuntil someone gets murderedPartying with popular classmates they barely know is not what Eva and her BFFs had in mind for their spring break. But things have been off ever sinceMiles' academic career took a turn for the worse (they don't talk about it), so a trip to a private beach lodge might be exactly what they need. And Eva won't admit it, but the chance to reconnect with Colton is worth putting up with Piper's constant livestreams to her thousands of besties.At first, it's all sand and waves, but tensions run high when an anonymous letter shakes up an already-flailing love triangle. When someone turns up dead, Eva can't even trust her closest friendsbut she thinks she can trust Colton. As they get closer to the truth, they uncover secrets that upend everything they thought they knew about their fellow spri
£13.49
Capstone Global Library Ltd Terror Woods Express Edition
Book SynopsisErro and Zak Nine are hiding in the Phantom Forest, a dark wood filled with giant, towering trees and dangerous beasts. The boys hide high above the ground, climbing and jumping between the tree branches. So far they''ve avoided dangerous creatures such as huge, hairy rats and giant, bloodthirsty spiders. But a new predator has caught the boys'' scent. An enormous flying serpent chases after them and won''t stop until its hunger is satisfied! How will Zak and Erro avoid becoming dinner for this deadly new monster?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Seven Doors to Death Express Edition
Book SynopsisAs Zak Nine and his friend Erro make their way around a strange lake, they discover an ancient golden building. The boys decide to go inside to take a closer look, but unwittingly stumble into the legendary Octagon: an underground chamber with eight mysterious doors. One door will lead the boys to freedom, but the rest lead to sinister traps and certain death! Will Zak and Erro outwit the deadly room and escape before it''s too late?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Beyond the Furthest Star Express Edition
Book SynopsisZak Nine and his Quom friend, Erro, are desperate to get off planet Alcatraz. The boys believe they''ve finally found a way to freedom when they join up with another prisoner. Together with their new partner, the boys board a small spacecraft and fly off the planet, past the metal moon, and head into space. But when the stars begin to look strange, Zak and Erro realize that something is very wrong. What will happen when the boys learn Planet Alcatraz''s biggest secret? Will they ever be able to return home?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Arena of Monsters Express Edition
Book SynopsisZak Nine has been captured and placed in Planet Alcatraz''s Monster Zoo. But this isn''t any ordinary zoo. This zoo holds dozens of alien monsters who are forced to fight for the entertainment of the prison planet''s owners. Zak''s friend, Erro, is determined to break into the zoo to rescue the human boy. Erro will need to rely on his Quom survival skills to succeed. Will he be able to find Zak, avoid the zoo''s Overseers and find a way out?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Crushing Crystals Express Edition
Book SynopsisDuring their last adventure, Zak Nine and Erro found a mapping device in a crashed prison ship. Following the map, the boys make their way to the Plateau of Leng, a vast desert on Planet Alcatraz. Other than an occasional giant scorpion, the boys seem to be safe on the endless sands until they spring a deadly trap! Huge rocky walls spring up from beneath the sand, grinding against each other and forming into walls, passageways and stone cages. Will the boys be fast enough to avoid getting trapped forever on this hot, desert plain?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Attack of the Drones Express Edition
Book SynopsisZak Nine and Erro have escaped! But now they find themselves lost in a vast forest of alien birds and deadly plants. Things get even worse when they hear strange buzzing sounds just above the treetops attack drones! The prison guards are searching for the boys using a flock of remote bots, armed with flame-throwers and sleeping gas. Will the boys outwit the bots and find a way off Planet Alcatraz? The exotic flora and fauna just might provide a solution to the high-tech hazards hunting our heroes. This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.
£6.99
