Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc She Is a Haunting
Book SynopsisThis house eats and is eaten . . . "A riveting debut from a remarkable new voice! Trang Thanh Tran weaves an impressive gothic mystery in which Jade's father is determined to restore a decrepit home to its former glory and Jade is the only person who feels the soul-crushing devastation of colonialism lingering within its walls." --Angeline Boulley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Firekeeper's Daughter A House with a terrifying appetite haunts a broken family in this atmospheric horror, perfect for fans of Mexican Gothic. When Jade Nguyen arrives in Vietnam for a visit with her estranged father, she has one goal: survive five weeks pretending to be a happy family in the French colonial house Ba is restoring. She’s always lied to fit in, so if she’s straight enough, Vietnamese enough, American enough, she can get out with the college money he promised. But the house has other plans. Night after night, Jade wakes up paralyzed. The walls exude a thrumming sound while bugs leave their legs and feelers in places they don’t belong. She finds curious traces of her ancestors in the gardens they once tended. And at night Jade can’t ignore the ghost of the beautiful bride who leaves cryptic warnings: Don’t eat. Neither Ba nor her sweet sister Lily believe that there is anything strange happening. With help from a delinquent girl, Jade will prove this house--the home they have always wanted--will not rest until it destroys them. Maybe, this time, she can keep her family together. As she roots out the house’s rot, she must also face the truth of who she is and who she must become to save them all.Trade ReviewA riveting debut from a remarkable new voice! Trang Thanh Tran weaves an impressive gothic mystery in which Jade's father is determined to restore a decrepit home to its former glory and Jade is the only person who feels the soul-crushing devastation of colonialism lingering within its walls. * Angeline Boulley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE FIREKEEPER'S DAUGHTER *She Is a Haunting is a beguiling feast of a book that drew me in immediately with its exquisitely unsettling atmosphere, vivid prose, and creeping horrors—both supernatural and all too human. * Kate Alice Marshall, author of I AM STILL ALIVE and RULES FOR VANISHING *Electric and unsettling with a deliciously rich theme readers will sink their teeth into, She Is a Haunting is my absolute favorite new entry in the gothic genre. Layers of identity, fright, and heartfelt romance are tenderly laid one over the other, creating a richly complex story that questions the very nature of a haunting. Trang Thanh Tran is a force to be reckoned with. * Courtney Gould, award-winning author of THE DEAD AND THE DARK *
£17.09
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight
Book SynopsisInstant New York Times bestseller! At Camp Mirror Lake, terror is the name of the game . . . but can you survive the night? This heart-pounding slasher by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is perfect for fans of Fear Street. Charity has the summer job of her dreams, playing the “final girl” at Camp Mirror Lake. Guests pay to be scared in this full-contact terror game, as Charity and her summer crew recreate scenes from a classic slasher film, The Curse of Camp Mirror Lake. The more realistic the fear, the better for business. But the last weekend of the season, Charity’s co-workers begin disappearing. And when one ends up dead, Charity’s role as the final girl suddenly becomes all too real. If Charity and her girlfriend Bezi hope to survive the night, they’ll need figure out what this killer is after. As they unravel the bloody history of the real Mirror Lake, Charity discovers that there may be more to the story than she ever suspected . . .Trade ReviewA spine-tingling camp slasher with a cast of characters you can’t help but root for. * Ryan Douglass, author of New York Times bestseller THE TAKING OF JAKE LIVINGSTON *Delightfully creepy. . . . Plan to read You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight under a blanket with a flashlight, but only if you’re willing to stay up late. As horror fans know, there’s always one last twist at the end. * BookPage *Bayron’s abundant use of familiar twists and turns draw on the genre’s classic predecessors to craft a gory and darkly funny read that is sure to satisfy slasher fans. * Publishers Weekly *In this latest novel, Bayron (My Dear Henry, 2023) integrates the traditional conventions of a slasher novel with the story of a queer, Black girl protagonist who subverts the trope of 'Black people dying first.' Bayron's foray into the YA horror space helps continue the effort of decentering whiteness in the genre. The overall campiness of the novel will appeal to fans of ’90s horror films, and make the book as fun as it is terrifying. * Booklist *Kalynn Bayron's writing is alchemy itself, blending contemporary fantasy with a dose of haunting mystery and a dropper of gothic fiction. An intoxicating tale about the power of about Black motherhood and daughterhood, and family bonds that can't be broken. Like the poisonous plants Briseis tends to, This Poison Heart is mesmerizing and beautiful. * Tracy Deonn, New York Times bestselling author of LEGENDBORN, on THIS POISON HEART *Thrilling and magnetic, This Poison Heart pulses with true Black girl magic and endless mystery. * Julian Winters, award-winning author of RUNNING WITH LIONS, on THIS POISON HEART *A verdant read as rich as the greenery within it, This Poison Heart will wrap its vines around you and never let go. * Kayla Ancrum, author of THE WICKER KING, on THIS POISON HEART *Bayron takes an old story, turns it on its head, and makes it her own with a stunning display of pacing, character, and legacy. * E. K. Johnston, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on THIS POISON HEART *This Poison Heart masterfully weaves a unique story grounded in the depths of Greek mythology and Black girlhood, ideal for lovers of folklore or those who enjoy the thrill of a well-paced and unanticipated adventure. * Booklist, starred review, on THIS POISON HEART *Bayron weaves science and Greek mythology into a captivating lore that lends weight to this fantastical contemporary story. She conjures entertaining and realistic dialogue and attentive characterization, while incisive descriptions and sumptuous prose evoke a wonderfully gothic atmosphere. * Publishers Weekly, starred review, on THIS POISON HEART *Kalynn Bayron does more than re-write a fairy-tale. . . . She breaks it apart and rebuilds it into a wholly original and captivating story where girls finally decide for themselves who lives happily ever after. * Brigid Kemmerer, author of the New York Times bestselling Cursebreaker series, on CINDERELLA IS DEAD *
£16.99
Bloomsbury USA She Is a Haunting
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£12.34
Jimmy Patterson Ali Cross
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£18.75
Nimbus Publishing (CN) Danger at Mason's Island
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£10.40
Charlesbridge Teen Contagion
Book SynopsisThe first book in the spine-tingling Dark Matter trilogy about the frightening effects of a biological experiment gone wrong.An epidemic is sweeping the country. It spreads fast, mercilessly. Everyone will be infected. . . . It is only a matter of time. You are now under quarantine.Young teen Callie might have been one of the first to survive the disease, but unfortunately she didn't survive the so-called treatment. She was kidnapped and experimented upon at a secret lab, one that works with antimatter. When she breaks free of her prison, she unleashes a wave of destruction. Meanwhile her older brother Kai is looking for her, along with his smart new friend Shay, who was the last to see Callie alive.Amid the chaos of the spreading epidemic, the teens must find the source of disease. Could Callie have been part of an experiment in biological warfare? Who is behind the research? And more importantly, is there a cure?
£17.09
Terror at the Insect Museum
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£8.04
Workman Publishing Clever Creatures of the Night
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£16.14
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Leaving
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£17.09
Charlesbridge Teen Contagion
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£12.34
Charlesbridge Teen Deception
Book SynopsisWhat if everyone you love was snatched away or permamently changed? The sci-fi mystery deepens in Deception, book 2 of the Dark Matter trilogy, as teens Kai and Shay search for answers and each other.Shay believes she is a carrier of a deadly disease. She survives the Aberdeen flu only to surrender herself to the goverment and unwillingly become a test subject in an effort to find a cure. With the help of the mysterious Dr. Alex Cross, Callie's father, Shay and other survivors will attempt to escape.Meanwhile, a heartbroken Kai joins up with the lovely Freja who is also being hunted because of her special abilities; they race to find Shay before vigilante hunters find her first. Kai's sister, Callie, continues to hide a secret--she is the true carrier, and her goal is to find the man who killed her and make him pay. As they fight for survival, loyalties are tested. Is Callie who she says she is? Should Shay trust Alex, the man her mother ran away from--a man Kai hates? Will Kai forgive Shay for her betrayal? Only one thing is certain: they are stronger together.
£12.34
Zando Honeysuckle and Bone
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£14.24
Soho Teen This Story Is a Lie
Book SynopsisA YA thriller described as The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time meets John le Carré, about a teen math prodigy with an extreme anxiety disorder who finds himself caught in a web of lies and conspiracies after an assassination attempt on his mother.Seventeen-year-old Peter Blankman is a math genius. He also suffers from devastating panic attacks. Pete gets through each day with the help of his mother—a famous scientist—and his beloved twin sister, Bel.But when his mom is nearly assassinated in front of his eyes and Bel disappears, Pete finds himself on the run. Dragged into a world where state and family secrets intertwine, Pete must use his extraordinary analytical skills to find his missing sister and track down the people who attacked his mother. But his greatest battle will be with the enemy inside: the constant terror that threatens to overwhelm him.Weaving between Pete’s past and present, This Story Is a Lie is a testimony from a protagonist who is brilliant, broken and trying to be brave.
£10.44
Page Street Publishing Co. To Break a Covenant
Book SynopsisDebut voice Alison Ames delivers with a chilling, feminist thriller, perfect for fans of Wilder Girls and Sawkill Girls. Moon Basin has been haunted for as long as anyone can remember. It started when an explosion in the mine killed sixteen people. The disaster made it impossible to live in town, with underground fires spewing ash into the sky. But life in New Basin is just as fraught. The ex-mining town relies on its haunted reputation to bring in tourists, but there's more truth to the rumors than most are willing to admit, and the mine still has a hold on everyone who lives there. Clem and Nina form a perfect loop-best friends forever, and perhaps something more. Their circle opens up for a strange girl named Lisey with a knack for training crows, and Piper, whose father is fascinated with the mine in a way that's anything but ordinary. The people of New Basin start experiencing strange phenomena-sleepwalking, night terrors, voices that only they can hear. And no matter how many vans of ghost hunters roll through, nobody can get to the bottom of what's really going on. Which is why the girls decide to enter the mine themselves.
£13.29
Pixel+Ink The Swallowtail Legacy 1: Wreck at Ada's Reef
Book SynopsisA vibrant contemporary mystery with a classic feel about grappling with grief, righting past wrongs, redefining family, and finding yourself.An Edgar Award Nominee!Twelve-year-old Lark Heron-Finch is steeling herself to spend the summer on Swallowtail Island off the shores of Lake Erie. It''s the first time she and her sister will have seen the old house since their mom passed away. The island''s always been full of happy memories?and with a step father and his boys and no mom, now everything is different.When Nadine, a close family friend, tells Lark about a tragic boat accident that happened off the coast many years before, Lark''s enthralled with the story. Nadine''s working on a book about Dinah Purdy, Swallowtail''s oldest resident who had a connection to the crash, and she''s sure that the accident was not as it appeared. Impressed by Lark''s keen eye, she hires her as her research assistant for the summer.And then Lark discovers something amazing. Something that could change Dinah''s life. Something linked to the crash and to her own family''s history with Swallowtail. But there are others on the island who would do anything to keep the truth buried in the watery depths of the past.A compelling and complex mystery with a classic feel, Wreck at Ada''s Reef is a perfect coming-of-age middle grade novel forfans of The Parker Inheritance, Holes, The Westing Game, and anyone looking for a satisfying puzzle that stretches across decades.Named to the Vermont Golden Dome Book Award List
£16.19
Pixel+Ink The Swallowtail Legacy 1: Wreck at Ada's Reef
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£8.99
Holiday House The Swallowtail Legacy 2 Betrayal by the Book
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£10.09
Pixel+Ink The Infamous Frankie Lorde 2: Going Wild
Book SynopsisTiger King meets Ocean''s 8 in this slick second book in the Infamous Frankie Lorde series as potentially reformed international thief Frankie dives into the dangerous and political world of trafficking exotic animals. Perfect for fans of Ally Carter''s Gallagher Girls and Heist Society.For Frankie, using her less-than-legal set of skills to pull a heist against a crooked real estate mogul with the help of her new friend Ollie was super gratifying, but she''s getting restless now. And with her no end in sight for her dad''s prison sentence, she''s finally coming to terms with the fact that she may be in Connecticut for a lot longer than she expected. Volunteering at a local animal shelter over school break, Frankie and Ollie hear that there''s a dangerous exotic animal farm supplying Greenwich''s elite with lions and tigers and bears. (Oh my!) Feeling an instant kinship with the endangered creatures locked away in their cages, Frankie makes it her mission to find the perpetrators, free the beautiful beasts, and ensnare the bad guys in a trap of her own.
£16.14
Pixel+Ink The Infamous Frankie Lorde 3: No Admissions
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£10.44
Pixel+Ink The Winterton Deception 1: Final Word
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£15.19
Holiday House The Swallowtail Legacy 3 Search for the Sunken
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£16.19
Pixel+Ink The Winterton Deception 2 Fault Lines
Book SynopsisA kidnapping, a clue hunt, lots of family tension, and a literary find for the ages weave together in the thrilling second book of the Winterton Deception. Perfect for fans of Knives Out, The Inheritance Games, and The Westing Game.After the incredible events of the last official Winterton Bee, Hope and Gordon Smith have discovered that having an extended family isn?t so bad . . . and maybe their famous relatives? lives aren?t so charmed. But Hope is still hiding a secret, and it?s a big one.When Elizabeth Springer goes missing just before the Winterton?s big Thanksgiving celebration?their first reunion since the spelling bee?Hope knows it?s time to come clean. Her secret may be the only thing that can save Ms. Springer. But none of the Winterton clan want to hear it. Worse, they accuse Hope of making up the whole thing as an attention-grab.Poised to give up on her new-found family, Hope gets a cryptic coded letter with instructions on how to find James Winterton?her long-estranged grandfather. Whatsmore, the letter hints that the Wintertons had more secrets than just a hidden treasure. Now Hope and Gordon face the impossible task of convincing their family to follow a shifty clue to find the man they want to see least, in order to save the woman who?s been lying to them for years.With even more family intrigue and peppered with delicious literary what-ifs, the second installment in the middle grade The Winterton Deception series delivers another twisty, electric puzzle mystery young sleuths will eagerly devour.
£15.29
Regal House Publishing LLC Sparks
Book SynopsisFelix is an 8-year-old boy with a debilitating condition, stuck from birth in a terrifying group home. He and his fellow "freaks"—wheelchair-bound Mila, dermatologically-challenged Klaus, and lethargic Elsa—suffer at the hands of their able-bodied fellow orphans and the cruel, disciplinarian taskmaster called The Wolf. 10 years later, 18-year-old Felix is on the verge of being discharged into the real world when Annika, the flame-haired, fire-eyed rich girl from the mansion across the way blows into the orphanage, upsetting norms, destroying plans, and exposing the very real danger all the kids are in at the hands of an evil genius and his un-killable right hand, whose sinister plans for the Freaks reach back to history’s most horrific crimes.Trade Review"Ancient mysticism, Nazi atrocities, and unspeakable evils in our time set the stage for this dark and disturbing tale. Readers will find themselves cheering on a pair of unlikely heroes racing to discover the truth about Wolfgang Law's Great Home for Good Girls and Boys." Heidi Marie Ayarbe, award-winning author of Freeze Frame and Compulsion"Riveting and breakneck, Sparks is an electrifying thriller, mystery, love story, and speculative fiction adventure. Best of all, its diverse characters are vividly evoked in all their wildness, vulnerability, and ferocity of spirit. I was glued to the pages." Shirley Reva Vernick, author of national award-winner The Blood Lie ." Sparks is an ingenious blend of adventure, mysticism, and teenage self-discovery. This is a unique orphan's tale, boasting a vibrant cast of misfits and some truly nasty villains. The story zips along with clever twists, culminating in a dazzling display of sci-fi pyrotechnics. David Michael Slater will enthrall readers with this witty, exuberant tale." Natalie Pinter, author of The Fragile Keepers"Wildly imaginative, often poignant, and on occasion, delightfully profane, Sparks is a thrill ride that leaves the reader breathless at the end." Steven Mayfield, award-winning author of Treasure of the Blue Whale"I devoured Sparks in one sitting. I simply could not put it downand you won't be able to either." Ian Lewis, author of The Ballad of Billy Bean" Sparks is stunning and visceral, alive with the journey of self-discovery and the emotional imperatives of loss, first love, fear, and friendship. This absolutely unique novel pushes the limits of creative imagination, illuminating what it means to be different in a world consumed with conformity." Alex Poppe, award-winning author of Girl, World, Moxie, Jinwar and Other Tales from the Levant , and Duende
£14.20
Picture Window Books Donut Danger
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£18.12
Picture Window Books Library Alive!
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£18.12
Picture Window Books School Spirit
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£18.12
Picture Window Books Beware the Bookworm
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£18.12
Picture Window Books Dark Water Magic
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£18.12
Stone Arch Books Phantom Hotel
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£20.79
Capstone Press Phantom Hotel
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£8.54
Stone Arch Books Eyes in the Sky
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£20.79
Capstone Press Eyes In The Sky
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£8.54
Jimmy Patterson The Girl in the Castle
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£26.25
Capstone Obey the Egg
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£20.79
Capstone The Beast with the Red Ear
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£20.79
Capstone OBEY THE EGG
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£8.39
Capstone BEAST WITH THE RED EAR
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£8.39
Capstone TERROR FROM BEYOND THE MIRROR
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£8.39
Capstone Vampire Stories to Scare Your Socks Off
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£20.79
Capstone APOCALYPSE STORIES TO SCARE YOUR SOCKS O
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£8.49
Capstone Apocalypse Stories to Scare Your Socks Off
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£20.79
Capstone Paranormal Stories to Scare Your Socks Off
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£20.79
Capstone Cryptid Stories to Scare Your Socks Off
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£8.47
Capstone Cryptid Stories to Scare Your Socks Off
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£20.79
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books The Leaving
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£11.39
Sourcebooks Fire No Accident
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£10.99
Sourcebooks, Inc What She Found in the Woods
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£10.44
Sourcebooks, Inc We Were Restless Things
Book SynopsisFrom debut author Cole Nagamatsu comes an atmospheric contemporary fantasy about three teens coming of age in the wake of a mysterious death.Last summer, Link Miller drowned on dry land in the woods, miles away from the nearest body of water. His death was ruled a strange accident, and in the months since, his friends and family have struggled to make sense of it. But Link's close friend Noemi Amato knows the truth: Link drowned in an impossible lake that only she can find. And what's more, someone claiming to be Link has been contacting her, warning Noemi to stay out of the forest.As these secrets become too heavy for Noemi to shoulder on her own, she turns to Jonas, her new housemate, and Amberlyn, Link's younger sister. All three are trying to find their place—and together, they start to unravel the truth: about themselves, about the world, and about what happened to Link. Unfolding over a year and told through multiple POVs and a dream journal, We Were Restless Things explores the ways society shapes our reality, how we can learn to love ourselves and others, and the incredible power of our own desires.A great pick for readers who want: YA contemporary books with touches of YA fantasy Modern ghost stories and fairytales Young adult LGBT books with an asexual characterTrade Review"Riverdale-esque... Nagamatsu's story boasts memorable descriptions and characters with complex emotional lives, including affirming portrayals of multiple gender expressions and sexual orientations." - Publishers Weekly
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