Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense

Book SynopsisMission: Pursuit!Alpha Force are a unique group of five individuals, each with special skills, each ready to go anywhere in the world to help others in need. But they are catapulted into a desperate race across the desert when they discover a terrible evil - a gang of child-slavers operating in the area .Trade ReviewGreat gung-ho stuff * Independent on Sunday *What a fantastic book! A tense story with lots of action and humour thrown in * Teen Titles *

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Book SynopsisThe Sacrifice is the fourth gruesome and horrifying book in Charlie Higson''s brilliant zombie series.The sickness destroyed everyone over the age of fourteen. All across London diseased adults are waiting, hungry predators with rotten flesh and ravaged minds.Small Sam and his unlikely ally, The Kid, have survived. They''re safe with Ed and his friends at the Tower of London, but Sam is desperate to find his sister. Their search for Ella means Sam and The Kid must cross the forbidden zone. And what awaits them there is more terrifying than any of the horror they''ve suffered so far . . . ** ''Lord of the Flies with zombies'' - Rick Riordan, creator of the Percy Jackson series. ** Charlie Higson is the bestselling author of Young Bond, and creator of The Fast Show. ** Perfect for bloodthirsty fans of Darren Shan and 28 Days Later.Trade ReviewLord of the Flies with zombies . . . tons of nail-biting action -- Rick Riordan, creator of the Percy Jackson seriesBrutal, blood-soaked, full of zombies . . . it's ace * FHM *

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Book SynopsisThe Fallen by Charlie Higson is the fifth awesome book in The Enemy series. First the sickness rotted the adults'' minds. Then their bodies. Now they stalk the streets, hunting human flesh.The Holloway crew are survivors. They''ve fought their way across London and made it to the Natural History Museum alive - just. But the fight will never end while the Enemy lives, unless there''s another way. . . The kids at the museum are looking for a cure. All they need are medical supplies. To get them means a journey down unknown roads. Roads where not only crazed, hungry sickos hide in the shadows. SUDDENLY IT''S NOT SO CLEAR WHO - OR WHAT - THEY''RE FIGHTING.The fourth terrifying part of Charlie Higson''s bestselling Enemy series. The Enemy is among us. . . ** 2013 is the year of zombies, with Brad Pitt''s World War Z and Nicholas Holt''s Warm Bodies films hitting cinemas.** ''Lord of the Flies with zombies'' - Rick Riordan,Trade ReviewLord of the Flies with zombies . . . tons of nail-biting action -- Rick Riordan, creator of the Percy Jackson seriesBrutal, blood-soaked, full of zombies . . . it's ace * FHM *

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Book Synopsis*NOW A MAJOR FILM by Sony Pictures, starring Chloe Grace Moretz*''Wildly entertaining . . . I couldn''t turn the pages fast enough'' The New York Times*The 5th Wave is the first book in the bestselling series from award-winning Rick Yancey. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent and Maze Runner*After the1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive. After 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one.NOW IS THE DAWN OF THE 5TH WAVEOn a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs.Runs from the beings that only look human, who have scattered Earth''s last survivors.To stay alone is to stay alive, until she meets Evan Walker. Beguiling and mysterious, Evan may be her only hope.Now Cassie must choose: between trust and despair, between defiance and surrender, between life and death. www.rickyancey.com<Trade ReviewRemarkable, not-to-be-missed-under-any-circumstances . . . JUST READ IT * Entertainment Weekly *Wildly entertaining... I couldn't turn the pages fast enough -- Justin Cronin * The New York Times *A modern sci-fi masterpiece... should do for aliens what Twilight did for vampires. * USA Today *Nothing short of amazing * Kirkus (starred review) *Chilling * Sun *Action-packed intrigue * MTV.COM *This book is scary! * Teen Now (5 starred review) *Rick Yancey knows his onions... the book packs real power * SFX *This is DAMN and WOW territory. Quite simply, one of the best books I've read in years -- Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author...a twisty survival story that borrows elements from romance, horror and dystopian fiction * Wall Street Journal *Breathtakingly fast-paced and original, The 5th Wave is a reading tsunami that grabs hold and won't let go. -- Melissa De La Cruz, New York Times bestselling author of the Blue Bloods series.Yancey's heartfelt, violent, paranoid epic, filled with big heroics and bigger surprises, is part War of the Worlds, part Starship Troopers, part Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and part The Stand . . . a sure thing for reviewers and readers alike. * Booklist (starred review) *A fantastic read. The 5th Wave is an electrifying page-turner. -- Kathy Reichs, New York Times bestselling authorAn epic sci-fi adventure about a terrifying alien invasion. You'll read it in one sitting * Bookseller *A gripping SF trilogy about an Earth decimated by an alien invasion... the question of what it means to be human is at the forefront * Publishers Weekly *Borrow this one from your teen's nightstand while they're at school * People Magazine *By turns heart-pounding and contemplative . . . The 5th Wave will thrill you, chill you, and challenge you to keep the pages turning fast enough * Hypable.com *Utterly gripping * Metro Herald *High adventure with mystery and heart * The Sunday Times *A cut above anything else in the genre. * Sunday Telegraph *The pace is RELENTLESS * Heat *

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Book Synopsis"Fans of true-crime murder mysteries won't want to miss this one." -Booklist, STARRED Review on The Perfect Place to DieIt's 1918, WW1 is in full swing, and a Spanish Influenza outbreak is on the horizon. In the midst of the chaos, families are being terrorized and people are being killed by a lone man with an axe. As Gianna and her friend Jake investigate the heinous crimes, she realizes she's connected to the killer in a way she could have never imagined. Gianna is the average seventeen-year-old girl living in 1918 New Orleans. She worries about her family's store, the great war, and a mysterious illness that's about to take hold of the city she loves. It doesn't help that there also appears to be a mad man on the loose in her neighborhood. The attacks started as burglaries but soon escalate to cold blooded murder. There's a killer out there, and the police can't seem to figure out how to stop him. Gianna enlists the help of her friend Jake to investigate. And as they study the crimes, they see a common link between the victims, and Gianna can't help but wonder if it's the same man who attacked her family years before. As Gianna gets closer to the killer, she discovers a connection between them that she never would have suspected.

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Book SynopsisAnother deliciously squirmy story about Harry the Poisonous Centipede, with all of Lynne Reid Banks's usual charm and humour. Tony Ross's wonderful illustrations perfectly capture the small world of Harry.Suddenly the most awful thing happened. Something tightened around Harry's middle! He almost jumped into the air with fright'When Harry the poisonous centipede's best friend, George, goes missing, Harry goes to find him. But dangerous things lurk outside his nest-tunnel, like flying swoopers, belly crawlers, furry biters and most terrifying of all Hoo-Mins!Trade ReviewPraise for Harry the Poisonous Centipede:“A real ground level story that rockets along on hundreds of legs…Bug fans will love this.” – Kidstuff School Books RTE Guide Praise for Tiger, Tiger:“Tiger, Tiger burns brightly to the very last page, and long afterwards too.” – Michael Morpurgo Praise for The Indian in the Cupboard:“An assured piece of storytelling, well able to stand comparison with older classics.” – Times Educational Supplement “Enthralling and hair-raising reading.” – TLS Praise for The Secret of the Indian:“There have been many famous stories in which children’s toys come alive: this book is in the same great tradition.” -School Library Association.

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Book SynopsisTeam Veritas have been searching for the truth. But sometimes the truth is hard to handle. No longer safe in England, the team from Station X must escape to the United States of America where they embark on an epic treasure hunt. It starts in New York City where they track down a precious ring once owned by a Knight of Neustria. From there, on to Washington DC to look for clues in the largest library in the world - and then a trek across the Blue Ridge Mountains in search for treasure hidden in a long forgotten cavern. The mystery of the coded Voynich Manuscript is getting closer ... but so is the sinister Black Chamber who is following their every step. And for one of the team, it could be their last ... Enter the world of the Secret Breakers at http://hldennis.com/Teachers'' resources and full reading guide available here: http://hldennis.com/docs/HDreadingguide.pdf''This gripping thriller ... will have you on the edge of your seats.'' TBK MagazineTrade ReviewThis gripping thriller ... will have you on the edge of your seats. - TBK Magazine

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Book Synopsis‘Julie Kagawa is a strong new voice’ The Sunday Express The final hunt is on. Vengeance will be hers. Allison Sekemoto once struggled with the question, am I human or monster? With the death of her love, Zeke, she has her answer – monster. Now Allie must embrace her cold vampire side to hunt down and end Sarren, the psychopathic vampire who murdered Zeke. But the trail is bloody and long, and Sarren has left many horrifying surprises for Allie and her companions. In a ruined world where no life is sacred and former allies can turn on you in a heartbeat, Allie will face her darkest days. And if she succeeds, triumph is short-lived in the face of surviving forever alone… Return to Julie Kagawa’s dark and twisted world in the final instalment of the Blood of Eden trilogy. Perfect for fans of Holly Black, Sarah J Maas and Tomi Adeyemi. *********************************************** Readers adore The Forever Song! ‘A perfect end to an amazing series’ ‘The best series I have ever read’ ‘Five stars do not seem enough for a book this great’ ‘WOW what a story’ ‘I didn't want it to end!’ ‘An amazing end to the Blood of Eden trilogy’ *********************************************** The Blood of Eden series Book One: The Immortal Rules Book Two: The Eternity Cure Book Three: The Forever Song

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Book SynopsisIT'S A DEADLY GAME OF HIDE AND SEEKLiam Scott has joined Recce Platoon. And it looks like he will be heading for Somalia. His mission is to gather intelligence from behind enemy lines, carrying out top-secret surveillance and dead letter drops. But he's new to the game and there's a lot to learn. Soon Liam is monitoring a den of Al-Shabaab militants and hunting a key terrorist target. Can Recce Platoon find their man and get out undiscovered? If the militants find them first, it's game over . . .Trade ReviewMcNab has penned yet another page-turning thriller. This will take you on a rollercoaster ride that’ll leave you exhausted by the end. * Sun *The New Enemy really is a thrill-a-minute. Even the opening training sequences are truly terrifying and exhilarating, and that's before Liam has even got into theatre. And you can't deny the authentic voice. McNab brings his own life into the story and this series has also been written with the assistance of current serving soldiers . . . The New Enemy is a crash-bang-wallop story of good and evil and it will carry you along at a breathless pace. It'll also give you an accurate picture of what it's like to be a British soldier in this age of the War on Terror. * The Bookbag *

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE Jess has an incredible memory. She can remember every single detail of every single day since she was eleven. But Jess would rather not be remarkable and, after years of testing at the hands of a ruthless research team, she has finally managed to escape. Just when Jess thinks that she’s managing to settle in to living a normal life, everything changes. Her boarding-school roommate dies and the school is thrown into a state of chaos and grief. Then new boy Dan appears and Jess can’t help but find herself drawn to him. But building relationships is hard when you can’t reveal who you really are and Jess is getting hints that someone knows more about her than she would like. Is it time to run again? Will she ever be truly free? 'Thought-provoking and crisply written' – Guardian A thrilling read, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson's A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER and Karen McManus' ONE OF US IS LYING.

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Book SynopsisThe Past can haunt you...A mysterious boy, Echo, entices sixteen-year-old Liv to play an increasingly dangerous game, in this unnerving supernatural thriller, From the award-winning author of the SLATED and CIRCLE trilogies, Teri Terry.Liv can''t get on with her own life - not as long as the ghost of her twin sister, Molly, who died at birth, has been her constant companion: she is always there, a part of her that no one else can see or hear.Liv meets a boy called Echo, who is searching for the truth about his mother''s death, and despite Molly''s concerns, Liv is drawn to him. Echo believes that if he can just speak to his mother''s ghost, he will finally learn the truth about what happened to her and be able to move on with his life. But he believes the way to reach her is through fear: to scare himself enough to lift the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead. Echo and Liv begin an increasingly dangerous game

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Book SynopsisThe second book in The Smoke Thieves series from Sally Green - perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Game of Thrones.Scattered by the tides of war, Princess Catherine leads a ragtag band of survivors into the barren wasteland of the Northern Plateau.With enemies snapping at their heels, they are driven into the strange and deadly tunnels of the demon world. But while Tash dares to go deeper, Catherine must return to the surface to confront a nation in turmoil - and her growing love for Ambrose. On the run from the law, Edyon and March grow closer even as their secrets threaten to tear them apart.Under attack from all sides, truth becomes the first casualty. But as their deceptions multiply, will the Smoke Thieves'' lies save them or bring disaster?

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of NY Times bestselling Dark and Shallow Lies comes a darkly atmospheric paranormal thriller, dripping with secrets and mystery.Seventeen-year-old Avril doesn't believe in ghosts, but she knows there are lots of different ways for places and people to be haunted. Twelve years ago her mother drowned at Whisper Cove. Local legend claims that the women in the waves the ghosts from an old whaling village called her mother into the ocean with their whispering. Because, as they say at Whisper Cove, what the sea wants, the sea will have.Avril has spent the past twelve years trying to make sense of the strange bits and pieces she does remember from the night she lost her mother. Stars falling into the sea. A blinding light. The odd sensation of flying. Now, at seventeen, Avril is returning to Whisper Cove for the first time as part of a summer theatre camp, and she hopes she might finally discover what really happened to her mother.As Avril becomes more involved with camp dirTrade ReviewPraise for Dark and Shallow Lies: ‘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 “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 “Enchanting and chilling at once, you’ll instantly get sucked into this atmospheric tale of kindred spirits brimming with secrets that could tear them apart. Ginny Myers Sain’s haunting, lush, lyrical prose will keep you captivated till the end.” —Diana Urban, author of All Your Twisted Secrets

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“The pacing is exquisite, a creeping horror that escalates into a waking nightmare and a combustive, satisfying conclusion… Readers who will soon be attending college and love classic literature, writing, or the dark academia aesthetic will find much to appreciate in this queer Gothic tale.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “In this slow-burn psychological horror novel, Waters (The Restless Dark) creates tension around the pressures of class inequality and impostor syndrome, filtered through Tara’s acerbic first-person narration. Moody and disquieting prose combine with paranormal intrigue to drive this dark tale of exploitation and academic greed.” — Publishers Weekly “Stoker Award winner Waters pens an eerie academic psychological thriller perfect for the upcoming Halloween season… fresh, surprising twists, and an unexpected turn of events creates tension and mystery.” — Booklist “Gothic horror for fans of dark academia.” — Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Restless Dark: “A classic Erica Waters blend of tension, setting so real you can feel it in the room with you, and language so beautiful you can taste it.” — Wendy Heard, author of She’s Too Pretty to Burn “Attentively acknowledges the appeal of true crime while confronting the ways in which it can be exploitative. Employing a touch of the supernatural to create a consistently creepy environment, Waters crafts a smart and memorable thriller.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A satisfyingly twisty and refreshingly self-aware examination of human desires for self-knowledge and survival.” — Kirkus Reviews “Waters’ (The River Has Teeth, 2021) atmospheric, creepy psychological thriller combines true crime fandom, a queer love triangle, and a wilderness survival story…. [a] compelling, twisty novel where perception is compromised and reality is illusive.” — Booklist Praise for The River Has Teeth: “This genre-blending contemporary thriller offers a searing indictment of men who prey on women while the book’s fantasy elements offer a form of revenge and resolution… Potent, atmospheric, and wholly satisfying.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A backwoods murder ballad of a book that draws from the old songs and legends that underpin so many areas of rural America. [The River Has Teeth] is well worth a listen.” — NPR "Soft and seething, with an undercurrent of longing and rage, THE RIVER HAS TEETH is the perfect story for anyone who is tired of feeling helpless. This book has teeth, too." — Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf "Waters weaves a spell on the page, seeped with dark and murky magic, both beautiful and terrifying, just as her girls are beautiful and terrifying. Set loose upon the Bend, Natasha and Della are two forces crashing into one another with a strength that makes their world tremble." — Emma Berquist, author of Missing, Presumed Dead "Packed with monstrous magic and a wicked bite, The River Has Teeth is the perfect read for fans of Beware the Wild and Wilder Girls. Fierce and flawless." — Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake “Full of fierce women and wild magic, The River Has Teeth is a captivating story of love, grief, and the power of anger. From its eerie opening pages to its gripping finale, it kept me enthralled.” — Kate Alice Marshall, author of Rules for Vanishing “The River Has Teeth is one of those books I could not put down—even when I knew I should. The lush, haunting story gave me the most gorgeous nightmares I’ve ever had.” — Kylie Schachte, author of You're Next “With its witches, monsters, and missing girls, The River Has Teeth is a hypnotic, suspenseful read.” — Wendy Heard, author of She’s Too Pretty to Burn “This horror-tinged tale from Waters (Ghost Wood Song) spotlights issues of racial and socioeconomic injustice…. [A] lushly written story.” — Publishers Weekly “A cathartic portrait of two girls’ anger toward a world whose cruelty and injustice forced them to fight back. The River Has Teeth delivers ferociously good thrills.” — BookPage “Waters’ southern gothic thriller cleverly uses magic as a metaphor for the ways women resist the harm that men do.” — Booklist Praise for Ghost Wood Song: “What a gorgeous, creepy gem of a book, brimming with magic, mystery, music, and so much love that you’ll ache as if these characters were your actual friends. Ghost Wood Song weaves a captivating spell you won’t want to break.” — Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn and Sawkill Girls "Ghost Wood Song sings a high and lonesome love song to family, to place, to music, and to love itself. It will make your heart dance." — Jeff Zentner, Morris Award winning author of The Serpent King and Goodbye Days "These haunted pages are full to bursting with intricate family dynamics, a nuanced queer romance, and a crescendo of an ending readers won’t see coming. With notes of southern gothic and mystery, Ghost Wood Song will strike a chord with fans of The Raven Boys and Beautiful Creatures." — Rosiee Thor, author of Tarnished Are the Stars "Strikes the perfect balance of atmospheric chills, dark familial secrets, and a yearning for the warm comforts of home. I could hear the cicadas' call and feel the smothering humidity, even as I shivered!" — Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author, House of Salt and Sorrows "Ghost Wood Song is a dusky, haunting daydream of a debut that hits all the right notes." — Dahlia Adler, author of Under the Lights and editor of His Hideous Heart “A gorgeously written debut filled with ghosts, a queer love triangle, a murder mystery, & a healthy dose of bluegrass. When you finish, you’ll want to turn back to page one and start all over again.” — Amanda Lovelace, author of The Princess Saves Herself in this One “Debut author Waters weaves an intense and spectral atmosphere with vivid prose…Haunting and alluring.” — Kirkus Reviews “Waters' debut features a bisexual lead with both male and female love interests, an atmospheric southern gothic setting, and, for the musically inclined, lots of folk and bluegrass references. For teens with a penchant for eerie ghost stories, this lyrical tale will hit the spot.” — Booklist

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Book SynopsisThe Project is a pulls-no-punches story from New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award winning author Courtney Summers, about an aspiring young journalist determined to save her sister no matter the cost.The #1 Indie Next Pick and winner of the International Thriller Writers Award now in paperback with an exclusive bonus chapter. BELIEVE HIM, BETRAY HER1998: Six-year-old Bea doesn't want a sister but everything changes when Lo is born early. Small and frail, Lo needs someone to look out for her. Having a sister is a promise, Mom saysone Bea's determined not to break.2011: A car wreck, their parents dead. Lo would've died too if not for Lev Warren, the charismatic leader of The Unity Project. He's going to change the world and after he saves Lo's life, Bea wants to commit to his extraordinary calling. Lev promises a place for the girls in the project, where no harm will ever come to them again .

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Book SynopsisFrom the internationally bestselling author of Netflix''s hottest new show, One of Us is Lying, comes a new, page-turning thriller . . .True crime can leave a false trail.Four years ago, Brynn left Saint Ambrose School following the shocking murder of her favourite teacher. The case was never solved, but she''s sure that the three kids who found Mr. Larkin''s body know more than they''re telling, especially her ex-best friend Tripp Talbot. He''s definitely hiding something.When Brynn gets an internship working on a popular true-crime show, she decides to investigate what really happened that day in the woods. But the further she dives into the past, the more secrets she finds.Four years ago someone got away with murder. Now it''s time to uncover the truth . . .''Given that her high-school-based murder mysteries read like bingeworthy Netflix dramas, it''s easy to see why queen of teen crime Karen McManus is a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic'' - ObserverTrade ReviewMcManus...brings that signature blend of high-stakes high-school drama and murderous twists readers won't see coming. * Booklist *Fans of McManus' previous five novels are in for a treat with this one * Forbes *

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Book SynopsisWith the help of Steph’s younger sister Jasmine, they come up with a plan to promote Steph’s music under a new rap name: the Architect.Trade Review★ “Exceptional storytelling, well-crafted, true-to-life dialogue, and the richly drawn Brooklyn landscape will draw readers into this fast-paced blend of mystery, budding romance, and social commentary...Thoroughly engrossing and as infectious as Steph’s lyrics.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ★ “Jackson repeatedly proves that she is a titan among her peers, and her latest novel is no exception... Jackson weaves the three points of view together seamlessly, creating richly drawn and authentically real teen characters.” — ALA Booklist (starred review) ★ “Deftly chronicles the timely story of bold young talent gone too soon... Jackson scores a bull’s-eye with her passionate homage to black city life in the late ’90s, yet it’s her earnest takes on creativity, love, and loss that are timeless.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) ★ “This YA novel harmonizes music and prose to create a certified literary banger.” — Shelf Awareness (starred review) ★ “Readers will feel connected to these teens’ love of hip-hop, their loyalty to each other and their love for their community... offers moving portraits of young people... an engaging ode to ’90s hip-hop and to love in many forms.” — BookPage (starred review) “With thoughtful attention to detail, Jackson offers a believable cast of Black teens immersed in a particularly rich hip-hop moment. The combination of lyricism and narrative realism is an effective mode of representing a particular sort of adolescence against the backdrops of New York City and rap music.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Jackson presents a fast-moving, heart-pounding homage to nineties hip-hop, Brooklyn, and the power of music, love, and friendship. Readers are transported to a time when DJs and MCs rocked the parties and when word-of-mouth could make you a star.” — The Horn Book ”A thrilling, heart-rending, unforgettable novel.” — Buffalo News PRAISE FOR MONDAY’S NOT COMING: “A mesmerizing, punch-in-the-gut story about the power of friendship and the horrors hiding right in front of us.” — Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Speak and Chains ★ “This thought-provoking thriller examines issues such as abuse, gentrification, and the marginalization of people of color with nuance and sensitivity. The narrative deftly moves back and forth between past and present, building to a devastating conclusion. A spellbinding, profoundly moving choice for YA collections.” — School Library Journal (starred review) ★ “Jackson’s sophomore novel features another ripped-from-the-headlines premise that will keep readers guessing through the final pages. Jackson’s characters and their heart-wrenching story linger long after the final page, urging readers to advocate for those who are disenfranchised and forgotten by society and the system.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) ★ “Jackson effortlessly weaves elements of suspense with issues of race, class, and gender, casting a harsh light on a world that often refuses to notice the disappearances of black and brown girls. The twist at the end is both gaspworthy and heartbreaking.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) “Jackson doesn’t hold anything back when it comes to the pain of abuse and the ramifications of turning a blind eye. It’s a frank, devastating read filled with real and flawed characters, and it’s a story that needs to be read.” — Booklist “The draw of this novel, which was inspired by actual events, lies in its interwoven themes of the effects of gentrification, especially on black residents whose connections, culture, and community become afterthoughts in the face of capitalism. A tragic and heartbreaking tale of love, loss, grief, growth, and perseverance.” — Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR ALLEGEDLY: ★ “With remarkable skill, Jackson offers an unflinching portrayal of the raw social outcomes when youth are entrapped in a vicious cycle of nonparenting and are sent spiraling down the prison-for-profit pipeline. Dark, suspenseful.” — School Library Journal (starred review) ★ “Her novel effectively joins Ava DuVernay’s documentary 13th and Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow (2010) to become another indictment of the penal system’s decimating power beyond its bars and, more subtly and refreshingly, a pro-reproductive-justice novel. Searing and true.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ★ “The characters are complex, the situation unsettling, and the line between right and wrong hopelessly blurred. It’s also intensely relevant, addressing race, age, and mental illness within the criminal justice system. Well conceived and executed, this is an absorbing and exceptional first novel.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) ★ “Suspenseful without being emotionally manipulative, compelling without resorting to shock value, this is a tightly spun debut that wrestles with many intense ideas and ends with a knife twist that will send readers racing back to the beginning again.” — Booklist (starred review) “Seen through Jackson’s dark portrait of the legal system and the failures of parents and social workers, Mary’s environments are as grim as the stories that play out in them; readers fascinated by procedural dramas will be thoroughly hooked.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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Book SynopsisThe final dramatic conclusion to Darren Shan's international phenomenon, The Demonata. Expect the unexpectedBeranabus and Dervish are gone. Bec has formed an unholy alliance with Lord Loss. Kernel is blind, held on Earth against his will. Grubbs is mad with grief and spinning out of control.The demons are crossing.The Disciples are falling.The Shadow is waiting.Welcome to the end.

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Book SynopsisThe thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestseller and international multimedia phenomenon, Endgame: The Calling.Endgame is here. Earth Key has been found. Two keys and nine Players remain. The keys must be found, and only one Player can win.Queens, New York. Aisling Kopp believes the unthinkable: that Endgame can be stopped. But before she can get home to regroup, she is approached by the CIA. They know about Endgame. And they have their own ideas about how it should be Played. Ideas that could change everything.Kingdom of Aksum, Ethiopia. Hilal ibn Isa al-Salt narrowly survived an attack that leaves him horribly disfigured. He now knows something the other Players do not. But the Aksumites have a secret that is unique to their line. A secret that can help redeem humanity and maybe even be used to help defeat the beings behind Endgame.London, England. Sarah Alopay has found the first key. She is with Jago and they are winning. But getting Earth Key has come at a great cost to STrade Review“A unique dystopian adventure with anchors to the real world… set to become a cultural phenomenon.” ALA Booklist “The premise is engaging, in a Hunger Games-meets-National Treasure sort of way, and the diverse global cast is welcome.” Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThe explosive final novel in the Endgame trilogy, by New York Times bestelling author, James Frey.Two keys have been found. The strongest Players are left. One final key remains to win Endgame and save the world.For Sarah, Jago, Aisling, Maccabee, Shari, An, and Hilal, Endgame has reached its final phase. The third key, Sun Key, is all that stands between one Player saving their line or perishing along with the rest of the world. And only one can win.West Bengal, India: Maccabee is Playing to win. He has Earth Key and Sky Key and he is determined to find Sun Key. But in Endgame, fate can turn in the blink of an eye. He must Play carefully. He must watch his back.Kolkata, India: An Liu is Playing for death. His goal: stop Endgame, and take the world down with him.Sikkim, India: For Aisling, Sarah, Jago, Shari, and Hilal, their mission is to stop Endgame. Sun Key must not be found.No matter what they're Playing for, all of the remaining Players have one thing in common: they will end thTrade Review“ENDGAME is an emotional roller coaster, a lightning-paced novel with fights to the death. Every scene is like th eroll of decahedron dice: unpredictable and irregular. I highly recommend this novel.” TeenReads “A unique dystopian adventure with anchors to the real world… set to become a cultural phenomenon.” ALA Booklist “The premise is engaging, in a Hunger Games-meets-National Treasure sort of way, and the diverse global cast is welcome.” Publishers Weekly

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Book Synopsis'A clever page-turner that I couldn’t put down.' —Natasha Preston, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author​Determined 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 *

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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 *

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