Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense

Book SynopsisIn the second installment of the Young Prince series, follow T'Challa in an action-packed adventure as he tries to unravel a sinister plot

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Book SynopsisTen-year-old Nathan Clark is stunned when he dashes outside on Christmas Day to use his new metal detector and finds himself faced with a ghost called Charlie Palmer. But he soon promises to do all he can to help Charlie when he discovers that his near neighbours, the Kimbles, were Charlie’s killers and are about to carry out an armed raid. When Nathan’s parents go away for the weekend leaving his no-nonsense big sister in charge, the family jewels are stolen and Charlie instantly gets the blame. The police are decidedly sceptical when Nathan tells them the truth that Charlie revealed to him. The only person listening is French scientist Monsieur Dupont, the one hundred and twenty-eight year old former owner of Nathan’s house. Will Nathan be able to save the day or will he end up the same way as Charlie?

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Book Synopsis ‘There are a dozen soldiers hiding in that maze. All hunting you. All looking to kill you.’ To the outside world Ember Hill is an ordinary girl, but Ember has a deadly secret. A dragon hiding in human form, she is destined to fight the shadowy Order of St. George, a powerful society of dragonslayers. St. George soldier Garret is determined to kill Ember and her kind. Until her bravery makes him question all he’s been taught about dragons. Now a war is coming and Garret and Ember must choose their sides – fight to save their bond or fulfil their fate and destroy one another. ‘The first in a new series, Talon leaves readers perfectly balanced between satisfaction and anticipation’ – BookPage ‘Kagawa knows just how to end a first volume for maximum cliff-hanger drama’ – Booklist ‘A strong, promising start to the Talon Saga’ – Publishers Weekly

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Book Synopsis Deserter Traitor ROGUE. Ember Hill left the dragon organization Talon to take her chances with rebel dragon Cobalt and his crew of rogues. But Ember can't forget the sacrifice made for her by the human boy who could have killed her—Garret Xavier Sebastian, a soldier of the dragonslaying Order of St. George, the boy who saved her from a Talon assassin, knowing that by doing so, he'd signed his own death warrant. Determined to save Garret from execution, Ember must convince Cobalt to help her break into the Order's headquarters. With assassins after them and Ember's own brother helping Talon with the hunt, the rogues find an unexpected ally in Garret and a new perspective on the underground battle between Talon and St. George. A reckoning is brewing and the secrets hidden by both sides are shocking and deadly. Soon Ember must decide: Should she retreat to fight another day…or start an all-out war? ‘The first in a new series, Talon leaves readers perfectly balanced between satisfaction and anticipation’ – BookPage ‘Kagawa knows just how to end a first volume for maximum cliff-hanger drama’ – Booklist ‘A strong, promising start to the Talon Saga’ – Publishers Weekly The Talon Saga 1.Talon – out now 2.Rogue – 7th May 2015 3. Soldier – May 2016 4. Legion – November 2016

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Book Synopsis‘An utter delight.’ Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn Name your price and claim your throne. On the quest to find her missing mother, prim and proper Enne Salta became reluctant allies with Levi Glaisyer, the city’s most famous con man. Saving his life in the Shadow Game forced Enne to assume the identity of Seance, a mysterious underworld figure. Now, with the Chancellor of the Republic dead and bounties on both their heads, she and Levi must play a dangerous game of crime and politics…with the very fate of New Reynes at stake. Thirsting for his freedom and the chance to build an empire, Levi enters an unlikely partnership with Vianca Augustine’s estranged son. Meanwhile, Enne remains trapped by the mafia donna’s binding oath, playing the roles of both darling lady and cunning street lord, unsure which side of herself reflects the truth. As Enne and Levi walk a path of unimaginable wealth and opportunity, new relationships and deadly secrets could quickly lead them into ruin. And when unforeseen players enter the game, they must each make an impossible choice: To sacrifice everything they’ve earned in order to survive… Or die as legends.

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Book SynopsisThere were three people, standing in the darkest place, watching him. Simon is outraged that his Mum plans to remarry. He can't bear her new fiancé or the way his mother and sister seem to have forgotten his late father. Overwhelmed by hatred and anger he seeks solace in a nearby abandoned water mill. But another, powerful hatred lingers within its walls. And it is about to be unleashed... Westall's immense talent is evident from the opening line - Simon's anger and unhappiness are tangible, and the Scarecrows' ill-intentions terrifying.Trade ReviewPowerfully blends an exceptionally chilling drama with a story of insight and compassion about unhappiness -- Julia Eccleshare * Guardian *Robert Westall is the father of the golden age of children's literature in this century, quite unrivalled in his sharpness of observation and pace of narrative -- Michael MorpurgoA brooding story about jealousy, hatred, murder and love * Parents News *A hard-hitting book . . . a must-read from this ever popular author * Teaching & Learning *Atmospheric, perceptive and brilliant * Daily Echo *

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Book SynopsisRita Wong lives an ordinary life in Morecambe. That's until she pursues a dragon called Lester Thyme into Neon City where the streets are dark with magic. Lester and Rita become detectives for hire. Their first case seems to be about stolen swords, but they soon discover there are much darker forces at work and that there is no one they can trust in a race against times to stop a master criminal from taking over Neon City. A breakneck detective story set in a landscape studded with danger. A fast, spine-chilling thriller that makes you laugh out loud!Trade Review'A brilliant cast of fantastical characters' GET KIDS INTO BOOKS 'Hold on to your seat, believe in the powerful magic of the storytelling, and you will be rewarded with a tale full of danger, mystery, subterfuge and lots of humour as this amazing story leads Wong and Thyme and the reader into a world that is enticingly scary and full of mind-bending surprises.' SCHOOL READING LIST 'This breakneck page turner combines classic crime thrillers with plenty of laughs, secretive magic and fantastical characters.' LOVEREADING4KIDS BOOK OF THE MONTH 'A classic crime thriller with a twist. Full of funny, fantastical characters and a dark edge, children will love trying to solve the mystery along with Jade and her dragon friend, Lester Thyme.' SCOPE FOR IMAGINATION

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Book SynopsisThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes will revisit the worldof Panem sixty-four years before the events of The Hunger Games,starting on the morning of the reaping of the Tenth Hunger Games.

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Book SynopsisA secret. Lies upon lies. True love. The truth. We Were Liars is a modern, sophisticated suspense novel from New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and Printz Award honouree E.Trade ReviewE. Lockhart is one of our most important novelists, and she has given us her best book yet. Thrilling, beautiful, and blisteringly smart, WE WERE LIARS is utterly unforgettable. * John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS *So, @elockhart's new book WE WERE LIARS showed up the other day, and I ended up NOT GOING TO BED because WAS READING and OH MY GOD. * Maureen Johnson *A haunting tale about how families live within their own mythologies. Sad, wonderful, and real. * Scott Westerfeld, author of UGLIES and LEVIATHAN *A beautifully written page-turner ... When you've finished reading you'll be desperate to pass WE WERE LIARS on * Cosmopolitan *Lockhart has created a mystery with an ending most readers won't see coming, one so horrific it will prompt some to return immediately to page one to figure out how they missed it. * Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review *This is a cunning, clever and absolutely gripping novel, full of surprises, which sent me straight back to its first page as soon as I reached the last. * The Guardian *This is an ambitious novel with an engaging voice, a clever plot and some terrific writing. * The New York Times *Stylish, compelling and heartbreaking (...) I'm in awe of E. Lockhart's control and characterisation here -- Liz Flanagan * theguardian.com *We Were Liars is a story about growing up. Finding yourself and loosing yourself. It's a dark story about the destructive power held by secrets, the damaging effects of a family trauma and the tragedy that can be caused by love -- Lauren Molyneaux * Live Ribble Valley, GOOD READ *We Were Liars is a literary musing on young love, memory, coming-of-age, and tragedy with a deliciously twisty ending * Huffingtonpost.com *Don't mind me, I'm just still crying about this book. I heard so much about We Were Liars in 2015, but sort of passed it off as your usual overly-dramatic young adult contemporary. I would like to formally apologise to this book for ever thinking that. This is a book of secrets, and it will kick you in the gut. It's a quick read so, please, just give it a try * Magic and Musings *We Were Liars is a moving young adult novel with a twist so intense, you won't see it coming * teenvogue.com *Love, mystery, amnesia, and a group of teenagers. What can we say about this? It'll leave you stunned * sugarscape.com *Has a twist most readers won't see coming. -- James Patterson * New York Times *5 YA books every teen should read', 'An eerie love story set within a self-destructing family. I read it three years ago and can't recommend it enough. A beautiful, beautiful book that had me gasping by the end. * Big Issue *This book is about inheritance, death, amnesia, and its gripping plot will have you whipping through the pages. * Refinery29 *Strikes a great balance between fun summer romance novel and horrifying summer mystery novel * Bustle *Full of complex characters and mystery, that will suck you in from the first page. Both the adults and the teenagers are struggling with darkness within their own selves. The ending will definitely shock you and keep you wondering why you didn't figure things out sooner. A must read * Buzzfeed *Under all that teen romance, We Were Liars is a psychological thriller with one gut-punch of a plot twist * Bustle *Compelling... as a reader you are questioning everything all the time in this tragic but beautiful story * Books for Keeps *We Were Liars seduces you with summer love, a remote island setting, hints of Wuthering Heights, and millions of theories you'll develop along the way to its utterly destructive reveal * Buzzfeed *A masterful exploration of memory and pain buried deep in the psyche of its super-smart narrator. * Gill Perdue, author of If I Tell *A gripping page-turner. The suspenseful plot will keep readers on their toes throughout, and the unexpected twist makes it an unforgettable read. * Hello Online *It's the perfect twisty summer read that you can fly through in a few hours on the beach. * Cosmopolitan *

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Book SynopsisA collection of wintery crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting and diverse authors in children's books today! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of theAnisha: Accidental Detectiveseries and by Robin Stevens, author of the bestsellingMurder Most Unladylikeseries.Sleuthing through the snow, on a merry mysterious day, in disguise we go, investigating all the way . . . This gorgeous wintery collection brings together thirteen bestselling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate.Join them as part of the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered wintery journey of festive foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries!Serena Patel was shortlisted for the Asian Writer Short Story Prize and wasTrade Review‘Funny, surprising, creepy and chilling. There’s something for everyone here. This book is a real treat.’ The Week Junior, Book of the Week ‘Each story will keep readers glued to the edge of their seat!’ – The Scotsman ‘The Very Merry Murder Club is a brilliant new anthology, featuring short stories from a range of top authors!’– Booktrust “Perfect for any budding detective’ – Shout ‘Full of fast-paced plots, delightfully evil villains and whip-smart protagonists, The Very Merry Murder Club will enthrall fans of mystery and those new to the genre. To top it off, the collection is beautifully illustrated by Harry Woodgate, with a charming illustration accompanying each story plus an absolutely stunning wraparound winter scene on the hardback cover, which cleverly incorporates an element from every story in the book.’ – Scottish Booktrust ‘An impressive line up of some of the most exciting and diverse authors in children’s books’ – Fiona Noble, One to Watch, The Bookseller ‘Fast-paced and funny’ – The Echo

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Book SynopsisSuspenseful and richly atmospheric, June Hur''s The Forest of Stolen Girls is a haunting historical mystery sure to keep readers guessing until the last page.The forest watches me, hostile and still, with remembering eyes.1426, Joseon (Korea). Hwani''s family has never been the same since she and her younger sister went missing and were later found unconscious in the forest near a gruesome crime scene.Years later, Detective MinHwani''s fatherlearns that thirteen girls have recently disappeared from the same forest that nearly stole his daughters. He travels to their hometown on the island of Jeju to investigate only to vanish as well.Determined to find her father and solve the case that tore their family apart, Hwani returns home to pick up the trail. As she digs into the secrets of the small villageand collides with her now estranged sister, MaewolHwani comes to realize that the answer could lie within her own burie

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Book SynopsisI disappeared on the night before my twelfth birthday.Gorgeous new colour illustrations for the best-selling Kensuke's Kingdom. Washed up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up to die. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone . . .Kensuke's Kingdom is a gripping adventure from the author of War Horse. Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.Kensuke’s Kingdom was shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize and won the FCB Award.‘A dazzling adventure’ - The TimesLoved by children, teachers and parents alike, Michael Morpurgo, the former Children's Laureate, has w

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Book SynopsisRomance, secrets and mystery and a teenage girl who hears the bones of the dead Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson, Adalyn Grace and Delia Owens' Where the Crawdads Sing

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Book SynopsisSometimes one hero isn''t enough sometimes you need a full dozen. Mack's search for his dazzling dozen continues in the second instalment of this funny, action-packed fantasy series by the New York Times bestselling author of GONE.Mack, Jarrah, and Stefan travel to China and Germany to find the next two members of the Magnificent Twelve. It''s easy: eat some scorpions, find some dragons, fight a guitar-playing thunder god, and stay away from Paddy Nine Iron Trout and his deadly but very sloooow blade.Packed with action and humour, The Magnificent Twelve is perfect for boys who like their reading fast, furious, funny and with a cliffhanger endingTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE MAGNIFICENT 12 SERIES: “Fantastically funny and fast-paced.” — Angie Sage, author of the Septimus Heap series “a fast-paced, fun read” – The Book Smugglers

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Book SynopsisThe first in a brand new series by bestselling Sinclair''s Mysteries author Katherine Woodfine.ALL ABOARD THE TRAIN TO PARIS!It's 1911, and the young detectives of TAYLOR & ROSE are turning their talents to ESPIONAGE. On a case for the mysterious SECRET SERVICE BUREAU, the daring MISS SOPHIE TAYLOR and MISS LILIAN ROSE must leave London for the boulevards and grand hotels of Paris. But DANGER lurks beneath the bright lights of the city and INTRIGUE and MURDER lie in store. As aeroplanes soar in the skies overhead, our heroines will need to put all their spy skills to the test to face the PERIL that awaits them Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Sophie Cleverly and Siobhan Dowd.

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Book SynopsisMichael completed the Path. What he found at the end turned everything he'd ever known about his life completely upside down.He thought he'd been helping VirtNet Security to track down the cyber-terrorist Kaine. He thought the VirtNet would be safe for gamers once more.But the truth is more terrifying than he could ever have imagined. Kaine is in fact a Tangent, a computer program that has come alive. And Kaine's master plan is to populate the earth entirely with human bodies harbouring Tangent minds.Unless Michael can stop him . . . From the New York Times bestselling author of the Maze Runner series comes The Rule of Thoughts, the exciting sequel to The Eye of Minds. Fans of the Divergent series by Veronica Roth and The Hunger Games will love the new Mortality Doctrine series.Trade ReviewAn excellent sequel, filled with propulsive character development and a self-contained emotional arc woven through plot threads that properly lead to future installments. The escalation in plotting is smartly paced and paired with well-balanced characters that feel real rather than just character types. The author's use of nifty technobabble goes a long way in describing a future that, refreshingly, is not dystopian in any way. Amid a sea of trilogies and series devoid of imagination or smarts, the Mortality Doctrine stands tall by having both in equal measure. * Kirkus Reviews *Dashner’s descriptions are screenplay-ready, with Portals in malls, virtual battles, and a giant purple Ray of Power. This book will satisfy the author’s fans, reluctant readers, and gamers in search of an adrenaline rush. * School Library Journal *Explores issues of identity, humanity, and virtual worlds in an exhilarating adventure story with touches of Anthony Horowitz’s Alex Rider books and Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisBook five in the OFFICIAL Minecraft fiction series for readers age 7+Ash, Morgan, Harper, Po and Jodi are back for their fifth adventure in the world of Minecraft.When Morgan and his friends receive an unwelcome visit from the elusive Evoker King, they find themselves on a quest to find a secret item hidden in the depths of an unknown dungeon. But not is all as it seems, and they must gear up for an epic journey rife with danger, dragons and mysterious foes. Meanwhile, in the real world, the school play seems to be full of its own traps and troubles. Will Morgan and the gang finally uncover the identiy of the Evoker King?For fans of the Minecraft game, Jumanji and Wreck it Ralph.

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Book SynopsisA psychological thriller about two sisters inexorably altered by a terrible accident, by YA sensation Lauren Oliver.Trade ReviewPraise for Lauren Oliver:'The new Hunger Games' * Cosmopolitan *Lauren Oliver is the rising star of young adult fiction . . . [DELIRIUM] deftly conjures up a recognisably dystopian parallel to our own world, as convincingly terrifying as the North America of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale. * The Sunday Times on DELIRIUM *Amazing, unputdownable! * Grazia on DELIRIUM *Thrilling and thought-provoking . . . Fast paced and consistently poignant, this tale quickly becomes hypnotically addictive. * Heat on PANDEMONIUM *Oliver has a terrific talent for old-fashioned storytelling, nailing your attention from the first sentence. * The Times on ROOMS *A very sophisticated novel . . . Oliver handles her characters with an impressive lightness of touch and writes evocatively about youth . . . a clever, funny, insightful and utterly addictive novel * Daily Mail on BEFORE I FALL *'Alarming and uplifting, a rare psychological thriller that has a kind heart at its centre. Read it with all the lights on'. -- E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars This book grips hard - it's impossible to put down, and there is no lull - the pacing is perfect. -- The Book Bag on ROOMSThe twists and turns this novel take the reader on are both shocking and gripping...The carefully layered prose and intense emotions threaded through the pages kept me absorbed and intrigued from beginning to end. The writing style very much reminded me of Gillian Flynn... Thrilling, dark, and full of suspense, this book will take you on a psychological journey that you won't forget in a hurry -- The BookbagPerfect for readers who devoured We Were Liars, it's the sort of novel that readers will race to finish, then return to the beginning to marvel at how it was constructed-and at everything they missed * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *'Bestselling Oliver weaves a taut mystery interspersed with blog posts about Madeline's disappearance, and the story is made all the more compelling by Nick and Dara's close but troubling relationship, marked by both love and intense jealousy' * Booklist *'Creepier and sweeter than Gone Girl' * MTV.com *'A tense, clever psychological thriller, with a devastating denouement that will make you want to start the book all over again. A perfect showcase for Oliver's exceptional talents.' * Daily Mail *There are twists in the plot you'd never see coming... there's enough suspense to have you rattling through it in a few days * Heat *This is a tight, tense psychological thriller; a fascinating look at the complicated mixture of love, loathing and rivalry that can exist between sisters * The Times *A mesmerising psychological thriller that is also a teasing literary game * The Sunday Times *This brilliant thriller has a killer twist * Fabulous Magazine *A mesmerising psychological thriller * Sunday Times Culture magazine *

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Book SynopsisFrom the day he was found in a carrier bag on the steps of Guy's Hospital in London, Andy McNab has led an extraordinary life.As a teenage delinquent, Andy McNab kicked against society. As a young soldier he waged war against the IRA in the streets and fields of South Armagh. As a member of 22 SAS he was at the centre of covert operations for nine years on five continents. During the Gulf War he commanded Bravo Two Zero, a patrol that, in the words of his commanding officer, 'will remain in regimental history for ever'. Awarded both the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal (MM) during his military career, McNab was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier when he finally left the SAS.Since then Andy McNab has become one of the world's best-selling writers, drawing on his insider knowledge and experience. As well as several non-fiction bestsellers including Bravo Two Zero, the biggest selling British work of military history, heTrade ReviewA thrilling action-adventure about modern army training. * The Bookseller *My lad hugely enjoyed it, reading it over two weeks, and reports it's a great story, very exciting and a little sad, easy to read and just the right length. * www.navy-net.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisA prequel and new entry point in the bestselling Bodyguard series.FAME MAKES FOR AN EASY TARGET. Ash Wild is the most successful teen rockstar in history. Millions of fans adore him. But one fanatic wants him dead. Surf champion and top bodyguard recruit Charley Hunter is assigned to protect the superstar on his sell-out US tour. But Ash isn''t pleased to discover his new bodyguard is a girl. Faced with a growing number of death threats, several suspicious accidents and an unruly rockstar, Charley has her work cut out keeping Ash alive on the tour. How will she spot a killer in a crowd of 50,000 screaming fans?Trade ReviewBone-crunching action adventure * Financial Times *Breathtaking action... as real as it gets * Eoin Colfer *

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Book SynopsisDarren Shan, Mr Crepsley and Vancha Marsch, are the hunters of the dusk. Their quarry the Vampaneze Lord. But friends old and new may stand in their wayIt is six years after Darren was made a Vampire Prince and following a grim prophesy made by Mr Tiny, the vampires know the ascension of the Vampaneze Lord is at hand. Mr Tiny warns the vampires that there will be only three opportunities for the Vampaneze Lord to be vanquished and only three vampires who may succeed: Vancha Marsch, Larten Crepsley and Darren Shan.Leaving the enclave of Vampire Mountain, Harkat, Darren and Mr Crepsley are shadowed by a creature of the night, do battle with the vampaneze, meet the mysterious Evanna and pay a visit to some old friends at the Cirque Du Freak. But no friend can prevent the bloody trail of bodies the Vampaneze Lord may be more than a match for the hunters of the dusk.Trade ReviewHunters of the DuskThe attention to detail is as great as ever and it will leave fans with the promise of bigger revelations and developments to come. Funday Times Cirque Du FreakA compelling book…a plot full of twists which leaves the reader hungry for more. J.K. RowlingOne of the 50 Best Children’s books of 1999 – The IndependentA top notch supernatural thriller told with pace and tension… Leave the lights on… – Books Etc Magazine‘Brilliant, macabre tale.’ – Guardian "I read Cirque Du Freak last week. I loved it. I love the way you manage to juggle the funny with the unpleasant, the affection with the hurt. It'sgreat story-telling."Roddy Doyle The Vampire’s AssistantThe Vampire’s Assistant blazes a thrilling, gruesome trail through a fascinating plot – The Good Book Guide Vampire Mountain“Get your teeth into it!” – Funday Times

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