Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense
National Geographic Kids Explorer Academy The Tigers Nest Book 5
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£25.55
Thorndike Striving Reader One of Us Is Lying
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£33.10
Youth Large Print Daughter of the Deep
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£24.99
Orca Book Publishers Whats in the Walls
£999.99
Orca Book Publishers Trance
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£11.78
Orca Book Publishers Ghost Queen
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£10.40
Orca Book Publishers Malice at the Mall
£999.99
Sourcebooks Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls
£13.68
Sourcebooks Fire Tastes Like Candy
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£13.53
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Follow Me
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£999.99
Sourcebooks, Inc The Escape
Book SynopsisFletcher and Adam venture into the woods for an afternoon hike, but when day turns into night and neither boy returns, their town is thrown into turmoil. Avery, the detective's daughter, is the one to find Fletcher-dishelved, disoriented, and covered in blood.Trade Review"This well-paced thriller's contemporary setting and quirky characters make for a quick and entertaining read. The author's knowledge concerning traumatic memory loss and schizophrenia helps create an authentic and compelling story...Students who enjoyed R. L. Stine's scary stories in elementary school and are fans of Caroline B. Cooney's thrillers should find this book appealing." - VOYA Magazine"This mystery is marked by gripping psychological suspense and the plot builds to a dramatic conclusion." - Booklist"Avery is part of search and rescue team, and she is the one that finds Fletcher. He is beaten, bloody, and nearly unconscious. Adam is nowhere to be seen. After Fletcher is somewhat recovered, he is questioned by the police about the whereabouts of Adam. But Fletcher has no memory of the incident. All he knows is that someone killed Adam and tried to kill him-but failed. The plot of this book was fantastic. The book had so many twists and cliffhangers it was hard to put it down. Nothing in this book was disappointing" - SLJ Teen Newsletter"The author did a fantastic job of portraying a serious crime, while still making me feel sorry for the villain at the same time. I recommend this book to teenagers and adults because of the novel's intensity and violence. Hannah Jayne is a wonderful writer, and I will definitely be on the lookout for more from her! This is one book you simply cannot miss!" - Manhattan Book Review"This book definitely had me on the edge of my seat. It's a psychological thriller that I simply couldn't put down...Hannah Jayne is a wonderful writer, and I will definitely be on the lookout for more from her! This is one book you simply cannot miss!" - Manhattan Book Review"Well-written, conversational, and quick-moving, readers are given several points of view as the story develops. This is perfect for those readers in high school English classes who clamor for contemporary scary stories that are not vampires and werewolves" - School Library Connection
£10.52
Sourcebooks, Inc Even If We Break
Book SynopsisA shocking thriller about a group of friends who go to a cabin to play a murder mystery game...only to have the game turned against them, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends.FIVE friends go to a cabin.FOUR of them are hiding secrets.THREE years of history bind them.TWO are doomed from the start.ONE person wants to end this.NO ONE IS SAFE.Five friends take a trip to a cabin. It''s supposed to be one last getaway before going their separate ways-a chance to say goodbye to each other, and to the game they''ve been playing for the past three years. But they''re all dealing with their own demons, and they''re all hiding secrets.And as they start to play the murder mystery game that brought them together in the first place, the lines between the game and reality blend, with deadly consequences. Someone knows their secrets. Someone wants to make them pay. Soon, it''s a race against time befoTrade Review"Worthy of a horror movie... While the characters are distinct and unique, they are also fairly well-rounded and developed with their differences being only part of their characterization... A thriller with appeal for a variety of readers." - School Library Journal"An engaging read, providing readers with some solid suspense, and twists to sink their teeth into." - Booklist"The darkly twisted ode to self-discovery briskly whisks an intersectionally inclusive group through a reasonably stormy, emotionally charged scenario that considers the sometimes-steep price of growing up and growing apart." - Publishers Weekly"Immersive and captivating. From its well-drawn characters to their twisty game-turned-crime scene, Even If We Break is thrilling in every sense of the word." - Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author
£13.29
Sourcebooks, Inc The Lost
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£12.34
Sourcebooks A Danger to Herself and Others
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£16.19
Sourcebooks, Inc After the Fire
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£16.19
Sourcebooks, Inc A Danger to Herself and Others
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£17.48
Sourcebooks, Inc The Girl Who Wasnt There
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£10.44
Tyndale House Publishers Secrets of the Highlands
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£13.29
Stone Arch Books Vampire Invasion Michael Dahl Presents Screams in
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£999.99
Stone Arch Books End User Michael Dahl Presents Screams in Space
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£999.99
Capstone Press Theseus and the MazeOMuck Michael Dahl Presents
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£999.99
Workman Publishing Clever Creatures of the Night
£10.95
Philomel Books Bodyguard: Target (Book 7)
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£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc People Like Us
Book SynopsisMean Girls meets Donna Tartt's The Secret History with a little bit of Riverdale mixed in. So yeah, it's epic.--HelloGigglesIn People Like Us, Dana Mele delivers the Gossip Girl meets Pretty Little Liars young adult novel you've been waiting for.--BustleKay Donovan may have skeletons in her closet, but the past is past, and she's reinvented herself entirely. Now she's a star soccer player whose group of gorgeous friends run their private school with effortless popularity and acerbic wit. But when a girl's body is found in the lake, Kay's carefully constructed life begins to topple. The dead girl has left Kay a computer-coded scavenger hunt, which, as it unravels, begins to implicate suspect after suspect, until Kay herself is in the crosshairs of a murder investigation. But if Kay's finally backed into a corner, she'll do what it takes to survive. Because at Bates Academy, the truth is something you make...not something that happened.Debut author Dana Mele has written a taut, sophisticated suspense novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
£16.76
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Starlight Claim
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. The View from the Very Best House in Town
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Untraceable
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£17.09
Candlewick Press,U.S. Swift and Hawk: Cyberspies
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Swift and Hawk: Undercover
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£16.15
Candlewick Press,U.S. Undercover Latina
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Swift and Hawk: Cyberspies
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£9.49
Candlewick Press (MA) Montgomery Bonbon Death at the Lighthouse
£16.14
Candlewick Press (MA) Montgomery Bonbon Death at the Lighthouse
£9.61
Candlewick Press (MA) Montgomery Bonbon Murder at the Museum
£16.14
Candlewick Press,U.S. Montgomery Bonbon Mystery at the Manor
£14.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Made Glorious
£11.34
Grand Central Publishing The Warning
Book Synopsis In this fast-paced thriller, a power plant explosion takes a small-town community off the grid -- all while a terrifying force lurks in the shadows. Two roads lead to Mount Hope. None leads out. A small southern town was evacuated after a freak accident. As the first anniversary of the mishap approaches, some residents are allowed to return past the national guard roadblocks. Mount Hope natives Maggie and Jordan quickly discover that their hometown is not as it was before. Downed cellular networks fail to resume service. Animals savagely attack humans. And the damaged power plant, where Jordan''s father is an engineer, is under military lockdown. As friends and family morph into terrifying strangers, Maggie and Jordan increasingly turn to each other. Their determination to discover who -- or what -- has taken control of Mount Hope soon has them caught in the crosshairs of a presence more sinister than any they could have imagined.
£8.54
Amazon Publishing Juniper Kai: Super Spy
Book SynopsisJuniper Kai was born to be a spy. And while spies sometimes work alone, Juniper has always been able to count on her mom and dad to fill in as spy partners. Until now. Suddenly, Juniper’s parents are too busy and too tired to play with her. And when they start whispering behind Juniper’s back and making secret plans, she knows something really big is going on. So Juniper sets out on a new mission: to find out exactly what her parents are up to. And the answer might be absolutely spy-tacular!
£15.19
Worthy Bonnie Bailey and the Faire of Worlds
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£18.09
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Lies We Tell
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£16.14
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Every Single Lie
Book SynopsisNobody in sixteen-year-old Beckett’s life seems to be telling the whole story. Her boyfriend Jake keeps hiding texts, which could mean he’s cheating on her. Her father lied about losing his job and so much more before his shocking death. And everyone in school seems to be whispering about her and her family behind her back. But none of that compares to the day Beckett finds the body of a newborn baby in a gym bag--Jake’s gym bag--on the floor of her high school locker room. As word leaks out, rumors that Beckett’s the mother take off like wildfire in a town all too ready to believe the worst of her. Beckett soon finds herself facing threats and accusations both heartbreaking and dangerous. Nobody believes her side of the story, and as the police investigation unfolds, she discovers that everyone has a secret to hide and the truth could alter everything she thought she knew. A page-turning thriller set in a small Southern community, Every Single Lie is a jaw-dropping, twisty must-read for fans of Sadie.Trade ReviewRaw, real, and utterly gripping, Every Single Lie is part page-turning mystery, part heart-rending character study. A staggering portrait of family trauma and resilience in small-town America. * Jennifer Lynn Barnes, New York Times bestselling author of THE INHERITANCE GAMES *A razor-sharp mystery that speaks critically about the cruel corners of social media and small-town biases. . . . Enough twists and turns that there is no way to stop turning the pages. * Booklist, starred review *A carefully detailed portrait of a fraying family, a scathing look at small-town rumors, and a blunt critique of social media’s rapid, rabid tendencies. * Kirkus Reviews *Vincent’s thriller is an action-packed yet emotional novel that demonstrates just how toxic rumors can be. . . . A realistic and gripping contemporary novel that many teens will thoroughly enjoy. A worthwhile selection for high school and YA public library collections. * School Library Journal *Beckett’s nonstop sleuthing and memorable voice--alternatively witty and vulnerable, coolheaded and fiery--keep the pages turning. * Publishers Weekly *A compelling story about how much we can miss about people, even those we love, and the price that can exact. * BCCB *A suspenseful, gritty, action-packed story that will leave you absolutely breathless. * Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of SADIE, on 100 HOURS *An intense, rapid-fire read. * Katie McGarry, author of the Thunder Road series, on 100 HOURS *Vincent builds the story’s tension by using a clever countdown to drive the stakes higher and narrating from alternating points of view. * Booklist on 100 HOURS *Thrilling and dangerous, with an ending that will leave you gasping! * Suzanne Young, New York Times bestselling author of the series THE PROGRAM on BRAVE NEW GIRL *This perfectly paced, suspenseful, and familiar yet fresh novel will appeal to many readers. * School Library Journal on BRAVE NEW GIRL *Captivates the reader. * VOYA on BRAVE NEW GIRL *
£10.44
Bloomsbury YA How We Fall Apart
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£10.44
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc She Is a Haunting
Book SynopsisThis house eats and is eaten . . . "A riveting debut from a remarkable new voice! Trang Thanh Tran weaves an impressive gothic mystery in which Jade's father is determined to restore a decrepit home to its former glory and Jade is the only person who feels the soul-crushing devastation of colonialism lingering within its walls." --Angeline Boulley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Firekeeper's Daughter A House with a terrifying appetite haunts a broken family in this atmospheric horror, perfect for fans of Mexican Gothic. When Jade Nguyen arrives in Vietnam for a visit with her estranged father, she has one goal: survive five weeks pretending to be a happy family in the French colonial house Ba is restoring. She’s always lied to fit in, so if she’s straight enough, Vietnamese enough, American enough, she can get out with the college money he promised. But the house has other plans. Night after night, Jade wakes up paralyzed. The walls exude a thrumming sound while bugs leave their legs and feelers in places they don’t belong. She finds curious traces of her ancestors in the gardens they once tended. And at night Jade can’t ignore the ghost of the beautiful bride who leaves cryptic warnings: Don’t eat. Neither Ba nor her sweet sister Lily believe that there is anything strange happening. With help from a delinquent girl, Jade will prove this house--the home they have always wanted--will not rest until it destroys them. Maybe, this time, she can keep her family together. As she roots out the house’s rot, she must also face the truth of who she is and who she must become to save them all.Trade ReviewA riveting debut from a remarkable new voice! Trang Thanh Tran weaves an impressive gothic mystery in which Jade's father is determined to restore a decrepit home to its former glory and Jade is the only person who feels the soul-crushing devastation of colonialism lingering within its walls. * Angeline Boulley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE FIREKEEPER'S DAUGHTER *She Is a Haunting is a beguiling feast of a book that drew me in immediately with its exquisitely unsettling atmosphere, vivid prose, and creeping horrors—both supernatural and all too human. * Kate Alice Marshall, author of I AM STILL ALIVE and RULES FOR VANISHING *Electric and unsettling with a deliciously rich theme readers will sink their teeth into, She Is a Haunting is my absolute favorite new entry in the gothic genre. Layers of identity, fright, and heartfelt romance are tenderly laid one over the other, creating a richly complex story that questions the very nature of a haunting. Trang Thanh Tran is a force to be reckoned with. * Courtney Gould, award-winning author of THE DEAD AND THE DARK *
£16.14
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight
Book SynopsisInstant New York Times bestseller! At Camp Mirror Lake, terror is the name of the game . . . but can you survive the night? This heart-pounding slasher by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is perfect for fans of Fear Street. Charity has the summer job of her dreams, playing the “final girl” at Camp Mirror Lake. Guests pay to be scared in this full-contact terror game, as Charity and her summer crew recreate scenes from a classic slasher film, The Curse of Camp Mirror Lake. The more realistic the fear, the better for business. But the last weekend of the season, Charity’s co-workers begin disappearing. And when one ends up dead, Charity’s role as the final girl suddenly becomes all too real. If Charity and her girlfriend Bezi hope to survive the night, they’ll need figure out what this killer is after. As they unravel the bloody history of the real Mirror Lake, Charity discovers that there may be more to the story than she ever suspected . . .Trade ReviewA spine-tingling camp slasher with a cast of characters you can’t help but root for. * Ryan Douglass, author of New York Times bestseller THE TAKING OF JAKE LIVINGSTON *Delightfully creepy. . . . Plan to read You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight under a blanket with a flashlight, but only if you’re willing to stay up late. As horror fans know, there’s always one last twist at the end. * BookPage *Bayron’s abundant use of familiar twists and turns draw on the genre’s classic predecessors to craft a gory and darkly funny read that is sure to satisfy slasher fans. * Publishers Weekly *In this latest novel, Bayron (My Dear Henry, 2023) integrates the traditional conventions of a slasher novel with the story of a queer, Black girl protagonist who subverts the trope of 'Black people dying first.' Bayron's foray into the YA horror space helps continue the effort of decentering whiteness in the genre. The overall campiness of the novel will appeal to fans of ’90s horror films, and make the book as fun as it is terrifying. * Booklist *Kalynn Bayron's writing is alchemy itself, blending contemporary fantasy with a dose of haunting mystery and a dropper of gothic fiction. An intoxicating tale about the power of about Black motherhood and daughterhood, and family bonds that can't be broken. Like the poisonous plants Briseis tends to, This Poison Heart is mesmerizing and beautiful. * Tracy Deonn, New York Times bestselling author of LEGENDBORN, on THIS POISON HEART *Thrilling and magnetic, This Poison Heart pulses with true Black girl magic and endless mystery. * Julian Winters, award-winning author of RUNNING WITH LIONS, on THIS POISON HEART *A verdant read as rich as the greenery within it, This Poison Heart will wrap its vines around you and never let go. * Kayla Ancrum, author of THE WICKER KING, on THIS POISON HEART *Bayron takes an old story, turns it on its head, and makes it her own with a stunning display of pacing, character, and legacy. * E. K. Johnston, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on THIS POISON HEART *This Poison Heart masterfully weaves a unique story grounded in the depths of Greek mythology and Black girlhood, ideal for lovers of folklore or those who enjoy the thrill of a well-paced and unanticipated adventure. * Booklist, starred review, on THIS POISON HEART *Bayron weaves science and Greek mythology into a captivating lore that lends weight to this fantastical contemporary story. She conjures entertaining and realistic dialogue and attentive characterization, while incisive descriptions and sumptuous prose evoke a wonderfully gothic atmosphere. * Publishers Weekly, starred review, on THIS POISON HEART *Kalynn Bayron does more than re-write a fairy-tale. . . . She breaks it apart and rebuilds it into a wholly original and captivating story where girls finally decide for themselves who lives happily ever after. * Brigid Kemmerer, author of the New York Times bestselling Cursebreaker series, on CINDERELLA IS DEAD *
£16.99
Bloomsbury USA She Is a Haunting
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£11.69
Jimmy Patterson Ali Cross
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£18.75
Nimbus Publishing (CN) Danger at Mason's Island
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£10.40
Charlesbridge Teen Contagion
Book SynopsisThe first book in the spine-tingling Dark Matter trilogy about the frightening effects of a biological experiment gone wrong.An epidemic is sweeping the country. It spreads fast, mercilessly. Everyone will be infected. . . . It is only a matter of time. You are now under quarantine.Young teen Callie might have been one of the first to survive the disease, but unfortunately she didn't survive the so-called treatment. She was kidnapped and experimented upon at a secret lab, one that works with antimatter. When she breaks free of her prison, she unleashes a wave of destruction. Meanwhile her older brother Kai is looking for her, along with his smart new friend Shay, who was the last to see Callie alive.Amid the chaos of the spreading epidemic, the teens must find the source of disease. Could Callie have been part of an experiment in biological warfare? Who is behind the research? And more importantly, is there a cure?
£17.09
