Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense
Terror at the Insect Museum
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£7.98
Workman Publishing Clever Creatures of the Night
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£16.14
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Leaving
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£17.09
Charlesbridge Teen Contagion
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£12.34
Charlesbridge Teen Deception
Book SynopsisWhat if everyone you love was snatched away or permamently changed? The sci-fi mystery deepens in Deception, book 2 of the Dark Matter trilogy, as teens Kai and Shay search for answers and each other.Shay believes she is a carrier of a deadly disease. She survives the Aberdeen flu only to surrender herself to the goverment and unwillingly become a test subject in an effort to find a cure. With the help of the mysterious Dr. Alex Cross, Callie's father, Shay and other survivors will attempt to escape.Meanwhile, a heartbroken Kai joins up with the lovely Freja who is also being hunted because of her special abilities; they race to find Shay before vigilante hunters find her first. Kai's sister, Callie, continues to hide a secret--she is the true carrier, and her goal is to find the man who killed her and make him pay. As they fight for survival, loyalties are tested. Is Callie who she says she is? Should Shay trust Alex, the man her mother ran away from--a man Kai hates? Will Kai forgive Shay for her betrayal? Only one thing is certain: they are stronger together.
£12.34
Zando Honeysuckle and Bone
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£14.24
Soho Teen This Story Is a Lie
Book SynopsisA YA thriller described as The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time meets John le Carré, about a teen math prodigy with an extreme anxiety disorder who finds himself caught in a web of lies and conspiracies after an assassination attempt on his mother.Seventeen-year-old Peter Blankman is a math genius. He also suffers from devastating panic attacks. Pete gets through each day with the help of his mother—a famous scientist—and his beloved twin sister, Bel.But when his mom is nearly assassinated in front of his eyes and Bel disappears, Pete finds himself on the run. Dragged into a world where state and family secrets intertwine, Pete must use his extraordinary analytical skills to find his missing sister and track down the people who attacked his mother. But his greatest battle will be with the enemy inside: the constant terror that threatens to overwhelm him.Weaving between Pete’s past and present, This Story Is a Lie is a testimony from a protagonist who is brilliant, broken and trying to be brave.
£10.44
Page Street Publishing Co. To Break a Covenant
Book SynopsisDebut voice Alison Ames delivers with a chilling, feminist thriller, perfect for fans of Wilder Girls and Sawkill Girls. Moon Basin has been haunted for as long as anyone can remember. It started when an explosion in the mine killed sixteen people. The disaster made it impossible to live in town, with underground fires spewing ash into the sky. But life in New Basin is just as fraught. The ex-mining town relies on its haunted reputation to bring in tourists, but there's more truth to the rumors than most are willing to admit, and the mine still has a hold on everyone who lives there. Clem and Nina form a perfect loop-best friends forever, and perhaps something more. Their circle opens up for a strange girl named Lisey with a knack for training crows, and Piper, whose father is fascinated with the mine in a way that's anything but ordinary. The people of New Basin start experiencing strange phenomena-sleepwalking, night terrors, voices that only they can hear. And no matter how many vans of ghost hunters roll through, nobody can get to the bottom of what's really going on. Which is why the girls decide to enter the mine themselves.
£13.29
Pixel+Ink The Infamous Frankie Lorde 1: Stealing Greenwich
Book SynopsisA pre-teen international thief turns over a new leaf (sort of) to right societal wrongs in her snooty new town in this upper middle grade series starter for fans of Ally Carter''s Gallagher Girls and Heist Society, Stuart Gibb''s Spy School, and Ocean''s 8.Being the protégé (and daughter) of the man responsible for some of the world''s biggest heists has given Frankie Lorde a unique perspective. And a special set of skills. She can spot an FBI agent in a second, pick a lock in two, and steal a Bugatti in three. (Even if she''s technically too young to drive it.) Frankie and her dad are a team, and their jobs are the stuff of international awe.And then Dad is arrested.Sent to live with her uncle, who she barely knows and who is, ironically, a cop, Frankie is forced to navigate an entirely foreign world: suburbia. She has to go to middle school, learn what kids her age wear and eat and do for fun--and, alas, it doesn''t involve lifting expensive watches. But life in Greenwich, Connecticut, one of the richest towns in America, also opens her eyes to a startling reality, and seeing the stark contrast of the super-rich and the super-not-rich who support the community living side-by-side gives Frankie an idea. What if she were to put her less-than-legal know-how to good use, turning the tables and evening the score . . . ?Fresh, fun, and timely, Stealing Greenwich introduces a smart, slick young criminal mastermind with a heart of gold who is sure to become a darling for middle grade set.
£9.49
Pixel+Ink The Swallowtail Legacy 1: Wreck at Ada's Reef
Book SynopsisA vibrant contemporary mystery with a classic feel about grappling with grief, righting past wrongs, redefining family, and finding yourself.An Edgar Award Nominee!Twelve-year-old Lark Heron-Finch is steeling herself to spend the summer on Swallowtail Island off the shores of Lake Erie. It''s the first time she and her sister will have seen the old house since their mom passed away. The island''s always been full of happy memories?and with a step father and his boys and no mom, now everything is different.When Nadine, a close family friend, tells Lark about a tragic boat accident that happened off the coast many years before, Lark''s enthralled with the story. Nadine''s working on a book about Dinah Purdy, Swallowtail''s oldest resident who had a connection to the crash, and she''s sure that the accident was not as it appeared. Impressed by Lark''s keen eye, she hires her as her research assistant for the summer.And then Lark discovers something amazing. Something that could change Dinah''s life. Something linked to the crash and to her own family''s history with Swallowtail. But there are others on the island who would do anything to keep the truth buried in the watery depths of the past.A compelling and complex mystery with a classic feel, Wreck at Ada''s Reef is a perfect coming-of-age middle grade novel forfans of The Parker Inheritance, Holes, The Westing Game, and anyone looking for a satisfying puzzle that stretches across decades.Named to the Vermont Golden Dome Book Award List
£16.19
Pixel+Ink The Swallowtail Legacy 1: Wreck at Ada's Reef
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£8.99
Pixel+Ink The Swallowtail Legacy 2: Betrayal by the Book
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£16.19
Holiday House The Swallowtail Legacy 2 Betrayal by the Book
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£10.09
Pixel+Ink The Infamous Frankie Lorde 2: Going Wild
Book SynopsisTiger King meets Ocean''s 8 in this slick second book in the Infamous Frankie Lorde series as potentially reformed international thief Frankie dives into the dangerous and political world of trafficking exotic animals. Perfect for fans of Ally Carter''s Gallagher Girls and Heist Society.For Frankie, using her less-than-legal set of skills to pull a heist against a crooked real estate mogul with the help of her new friend Ollie was super gratifying, but she''s getting restless now. And with her no end in sight for her dad''s prison sentence, she''s finally coming to terms with the fact that she may be in Connecticut for a lot longer than she expected. Volunteering at a local animal shelter over school break, Frankie and Ollie hear that there''s a dangerous exotic animal farm supplying Greenwich''s elite with lions and tigers and bears. (Oh my!) Feeling an instant kinship with the endangered creatures locked away in their cages, Frankie makes it her mission to find the perpetrators, free the beautiful beasts, and ensnare the bad guys in a trap of her own.
£16.14
Pixel+Ink The Infamous Frankie Lorde 2: Going Wild
Book SynopsisTiger King meets Ocean''s 8 in this slick second book in the Infamous Frankie Lorde series as potentially reformed international thief Frankie dives into the dangerous and political world of trafficking exotic animals. Perfect for fans of Ally Carter''s Gallagher Girls and Heist Society.For Frankie, using her less-than-legal set of skills to pull a heist against a crooked real estate mogul with the help of her new friend Ollie was super gratifying, but she''s getting restless now. And with her no end in sight for her dad''s prison sentence, she''s finally coming to terms with the fact that she may be in Connecticut for a lot longer than she expected. Volunteering at a local animal shelter over school break, Frankie and Ollie hear that there''s a dangerous exotic animal farm supplying Greenwich''s elite with lions and tigers and bears. (Oh my!) Feeling an instant kinship with the endangered creatures locked away in their cages, Frankie makes it her mission to find the perpetrators, free the beautiful beasts, and ensnare the bad guys in a trap of her own.
£10.44
Pixel+Ink The Infamous Frankie Lorde 3: No Admissions
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£10.44
Pixel+Ink The Winterton Deception 1: Final Word
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£15.19
Holiday House The Swallowtail Legacy 3 Search for the Sunken
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£16.19
Pixel+Ink The Winterton Deception 2 Fault Lines
Book SynopsisA kidnapping, a clue hunt, lots of family tension, and a literary find for the ages weave together in the thrilling second book of the Winterton Deception. Perfect for fans of Knives Out, The Inheritance Games, and The Westing Game.After the incredible events of the last official Winterton Bee, Hope and Gordon Smith have discovered that having an extended family isn?t so bad . . . and maybe their famous relatives? lives aren?t so charmed. But Hope is still hiding a secret, and it?s a big one.When Elizabeth Springer goes missing just before the Winterton?s big Thanksgiving celebration?their first reunion since the spelling bee?Hope knows it?s time to come clean. Her secret may be the only thing that can save Ms. Springer. But none of the Winterton clan want to hear it. Worse, they accuse Hope of making up the whole thing as an attention-grab.Poised to give up on her new-found family, Hope gets a cryptic coded letter with instructions on how to find James Winterton?her long-estranged grandfather. Whatsmore, the letter hints that the Wintertons had more secrets than just a hidden treasure. Now Hope and Gordon face the impossible task of convincing their family to follow a shifty clue to find the man they want to see least, in order to save the woman who?s been lying to them for years.With even more family intrigue and peppered with delicious literary what-ifs, the second installment in the middle grade The Winterton Deception series delivers another twisty, electric puzzle mystery young sleuths will eagerly devour.
£15.29
Regal House Publishing LLC Sparks
Book SynopsisFelix is an 8-year-old boy with a debilitating condition, stuck from birth in a terrifying group home. He and his fellow "freaks"—wheelchair-bound Mila, dermatologically-challenged Klaus, and lethargic Elsa—suffer at the hands of their able-bodied fellow orphans and the cruel, disciplinarian taskmaster called The Wolf. 10 years later, 18-year-old Felix is on the verge of being discharged into the real world when Annika, the flame-haired, fire-eyed rich girl from the mansion across the way blows into the orphanage, upsetting norms, destroying plans, and exposing the very real danger all the kids are in at the hands of an evil genius and his un-killable right hand, whose sinister plans for the Freaks reach back to history’s most horrific crimes.Trade Review"Ancient mysticism, Nazi atrocities, and unspeakable evils in our time set the stage for this dark and disturbing tale. Readers will find themselves cheering on a pair of unlikely heroes racing to discover the truth about Wolfgang Law's Great Home for Good Girls and Boys." Heidi Marie Ayarbe, award-winning author of Freeze Frame and Compulsion"Riveting and breakneck, Sparks is an electrifying thriller, mystery, love story, and speculative fiction adventure. Best of all, its diverse characters are vividly evoked in all their wildness, vulnerability, and ferocity of spirit. I was glued to the pages." Shirley Reva Vernick, author of national award-winner The Blood Lie ." Sparks is an ingenious blend of adventure, mysticism, and teenage self-discovery. This is a unique orphan's tale, boasting a vibrant cast of misfits and some truly nasty villains. The story zips along with clever twists, culminating in a dazzling display of sci-fi pyrotechnics. David Michael Slater will enthrall readers with this witty, exuberant tale." Natalie Pinter, author of The Fragile Keepers"Wildly imaginative, often poignant, and on occasion, delightfully profane, Sparks is a thrill ride that leaves the reader breathless at the end." Steven Mayfield, award-winning author of Treasure of the Blue Whale"I devoured Sparks in one sitting. I simply could not put it downand you won't be able to either." Ian Lewis, author of The Ballad of Billy Bean" Sparks is stunning and visceral, alive with the journey of self-discovery and the emotional imperatives of loss, first love, fear, and friendship. This absolutely unique novel pushes the limits of creative imagination, illuminating what it means to be different in a world consumed with conformity." Alex Poppe, award-winning author of Girl, World, Moxie, Jinwar and Other Tales from the Levant , and Duende
£14.20
Picture Window Books Donut Danger
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£999.99
Picture Window Books Library Alive!
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£999.99
Picture Window Books School Spirit
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£999.99
Picture Window Books Beware the Bookworm
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£999.99
Picture Window Books Dark Water Magic
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£999.99
Stone Arch Books Phantom Hotel
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£999.99
Capstone Press Phantom Hotel
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£999.99
Stone Arch Books Eyes in the Sky
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£999.99
Capstone Press Eyes In The Sky
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£999.99
Jimmy Patterson The Girl in the Castle
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£26.25
Capstone Obey the Egg
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£999.99
Capstone The Beast with the Red Ear
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£999.99
Capstone OBEY THE EGG
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£999.99
Capstone BEAST WITH THE RED EAR
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£999.99
Capstone TERROR FROM BEYOND THE MIRROR
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£999.99
Capstone Vampire Stories to Scare Your Socks Off
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£999.99
Capstone APOCALYPSE STORIES TO SCARE YOUR SOCKS O
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£8.49
Capstone Apocalypse Stories to Scare Your Socks Off
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£999.99
Capstone Paranormal Stories to Scare Your Socks Off
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£999.99
Capstone Cryptid Stories to Scare Your Socks Off
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£8.47
Capstone Cryptid Stories to Scare Your Socks Off
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£999.99
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books The Leaving
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£11.39
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Opposite of Here
Book Synopsis"A taut, evocative thriller that's surprising to the last page." --Karen M. McManus, New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying There’s no hiding on a cruise ship--not even from yourself. Natalie’s parents are taking her and her three best friends on a cruise for her seventeenth birthday. A sail-a-bration, they call it. But it’s only been a few short months since Natalie’s boyfriend died in a tragic accident, and she wants to be anywhere but here. Then she meets a guy on the first night and sparks fly. After a moonlit conversation on a secluded deck of the ship, Natalie pops down to her cabin to get her swimsuit so they can go for a dip. But when she returns, he’s gone. Something he said makes her think he might have . . . jumped? No, he couldn’t have. But why do her friends think she’s crazy for wanting to make sure he’s okay? Also, why do they seem to be hiding something from her? And how can she find him when she doesn’t even know his name? Most importantly, why is the captain on the intercom announcing the urgent need for a headcount? With her signature thrilling storytelling, the author of The Leaving and The Possible explores our vulnerability to the power of suggestion--and the lies we tell others and ourselves--in a twisting, Hitchcock-inspired mystery with high stakes and dark secrets.Trade ReviewA taut, evocative thriller that's surprising to the last page. * Karen M. McManus, New York Times bestselling author of ONE OF US IS LYING *Will keep readers guessing until the very end. . . . A fun and unusual mystery that teens will enjoy; give to fans of John Green’s Paper Towns and E. Lockhart’s We Were Liars. * School Library Journal *Altebrando gives a nod to Alfred Hitchcock in this taut thriller . . . A fast-paced and complicated mystery filled with uncertainty and dread. * Publishers Weekly *Once the mystery is introduced, by way of the twins’ Hitchcockian actions . . . readers will fly through to the final twist. * Booklist *Worthy of the intertextual references to Hitchcock that thread through the novel. * BCCB *Altebrando nails the staccato delivery of popular investigative podcasts like Serial . . . Extremely effective in landing emotional punches . . . Taut and thoroughly gripping. * Publishers Weekly, starred review, on THE POSSIBLE *The juicy premise is enough to draw mystery/crime fans, and Altebrando unspools details with a deft hand. * BCCB on THE POSSIBLE *This gripping tale, full of unexpected twists and turns, will intrigue readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with a touch of the paranormal. * School Library Journal on THE POSSIBLE *You will not sleep, check your phone or even breathe once you begin reading The Leaving. Altebrando hides a meditation on memory and identity inside a top-speed page-turner. I promise, you will not even look up from the page. * E. Lockhart, author of WE WERE LIARS on THE LEAVING *A twisting, harrowing story . . . Engrossing, both as a thriller and a meditation on memory--its limits, its loss, and the ways it deceives and constructs identity. * Publishers Weekly, starred review, on THE LEAVING *This is no mere thriller; folded into this compulsively readable work are thought-provoking themes. . . . Teens who enjoy engrossing, contemplative titles such as Adam Silvera’s More Happy Than Not will devour this insightful musing on memory and identity. * School Library Journal, starred review, on THE LEAVING *As heart-stopping as it is heart-breaking, The Leaving layers a wildly strange suspense story over a lovely and unexpected narrative of grief, loss, and the struggle to imagine a future in the shadow of the past. * Robin Wasserman, author of GIRLS ON FIRE on THE LEAVING *This book gripped me on the first page, and by the last, had really moved me. It's a twisty, oh no she didn't thriller that keeps the surprises firing, but also a thoughtful meditation on memory, identity, and what really makes us who we are. * Bennett Madison, author of SEPTEMBER GIRLS on THE LEAVING *We are rushed headlong into Altebrando’s The Leaving, and instantly we want to know: Who are these wildly intriguing teens? Where are their memories hiding? Who or what has engineered the disappearance of their childhood? Bold, inventive, and engaging, The Leaving leaps straight off the page. * Beth Kephardt, author of SMALL DAMAGES and THIS IS THE STORY OF YOU on THE LEAVING *
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Take Me with You
Book Synopsis"Repeatedly surprising and genuinely chilling." - E. Lockhart, bestselling author of We Were Liars and Genuine Fraud From the acclaimed author of The Leaving comes a new psychological thriller that challenges our trust in the electronic devices we keep close. Eden, Eli, Marwan, and Ilanka barely know each other beyond having a class or two together. But when they are all summoned via messaging app to an empty classroom after school, they find a small cube sitting on a desk. Its sides light up with rules for them: Do not tell anyone about the device. Never leave the device unattended. And then, Take me with you . . . or else. At first they think it's some kind of prank or a social experiment orchestrated by the school administration. Still, they follow its instructions until the newly-formed group starts to splinter. Nobody has time for these games--their lives are complicated enough. But the device seems increasingly invested in the private details of their lives. And disobeying its rules has scary--even life-threatening--consequences . . . This timely thriller probes our dependence on personal technology and challenges the notion that our devices are keeping us connected. The truth may very well be the opposite.Trade ReviewI raced through this supper-addictive, nuanced, puzzle of a book in a weekend. It's no ordinary thriller: repeatedly surprising and genuinely chilling. * E. Lockhart, bestselling author of WE WERE LIARS and GENUINE FRAUD *A blistering, plausible, paranoia-fueled tale about the monsters birthed by our digital footprints. * New York Times bestselling author Daniel Kraus *A high-energy story that allows for character growth against a backdrop that looks at digital technology, social media, and the dangers of data mining as well as issues of online privacy and artificial intelligence . . . An engrossing and topical techno-thriller. * Kirkus Reviews *Will keep readers guessing until the very end. . . . A fun and unusual mystery that teens will enjoy; give to fans of John Green’s Paper Towns and E. Lockhart’s We Were Liars. * SLJ on THE OPPOSITE OF HERE *Altebrando nails the staccato delivery of popular investigative podcasts like Serial . . . Extremely effective in landing emotional punches . . . Taut and thoroughly gripping. * Publishers Weekly, starred review, on THE POSSIBLE *The juicy premise is enough to draw mystery/crime fans, and Altebrando unspools details with a deft hand. * BCCB on THE POSSIBLE *This gripping tale, full of unexpected twists and turns, will intrigue readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with a touch of the paranormal. * SLJ on THE POSSIBLE *You will not sleep, check your phone or even breathe once you begin reading The Leaving. Altebrando hides a meditation on memory and identity inside a top-speed page-turner. I promise, you will not even look up from the page. * E. Lockhart, author of WE WERE LIARS on THE LEAVING *A twisting, harrowing story . . . Engrossing, both as a thriller and a meditation on memory--its limits, its loss, and the ways it deceives and constructs identity. * Publishers Weekly, starred review, on THE LEAVING *This is no mere thriller; folded into this compulsively readable work are thought-provoking themes. . . . Teens who enjoy engrossing, contemplative titles such as Adam Silvera’s More Happy Than Not will devour this insightful musing on memory and identity. * SLJ, starred review, on THE LEAVING *Altebrando provides a timely look at technology and the large role we let it play in our lives. A breezy thriller with some interesting angles about technology at the intersection of good and evil. * School Library Journal *Altebrando delves into the tensions of digital technology: its dangers, including data privacy, and its comforts. * Publishers Weekly *In Altebrando’s timely techno-thriller, the compelling mystery has a satisfying conclusion, but more rewarding is how these disparate teens find authentic, lasting connections with each other. * Booklist online *
£16.19
Quirk Books This Is Not the Jess Show
Book Synopsis“A fantastically smart, funny, and thoughtful thriller.”—Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star The year is 1998: Titanic just won six Oscars, boy bands are dominating MTV’s airwaves, and like any other teenager Jess Flynn is just trying to survive high school. Between a crush on her childhood best friend, overprotective parents, and her sister’s worsening health, the only constant is her hometown of Swickley, which feels smaller by the day. Jess is resigned to her small-town life, until the day she discovers a mysterious device with an apple logo, causing her to question everything and everyone she’s ever known. As more cracks appear in Jess’s world, she faces a choice: can she live the rest of her life knowing it’s a lie, or should she risk everything for the truth? A fast-paced, mind-bending YA thriller packed with ’90s pop culture references and perfect for fans of Riverdale, This Is Not the Jess Show will keep readers guessing until the very end.And don't miss the explosive and thrilling conclusion, This Is Not the Real World!Trade ReviewA 2022 Hal Clement Notable Young Adult BookNamed one of Brightly’s Best YA Books Being Published in 2021One of New York Public Library's Best Books of 2021 A 2022-2023 South Carolina Young Adult Book Award Nominee“It’s a dark and distorted mirror of our own extremely strange times, perfect reading for anyone who wants to feel seen without necessarily needing to be looked at.”—Shondaland“I read this in a single, compulsive sitting. A fantastically smart, funny, and thoughtful thriller about how our devices manipulate and exploit our closest relationships.”—Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star “At once thought-provoking and hilarious, This Is Not the Jess Show is a timely, incisive book so masterfully-plotted you won't want to put it down.”—Tahereh Mafi, New York Times Bestselling author of the Shatter Me series and A Very Large Expanse of Sea “Nostalgic, romantic, thrilling, and with an exciting twist, I devoured This Is Not The Jess Show and didn't want it to end!”—Sara Shepard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Little Liars and The Lying Game “I read this book in under 24 hours, if that tells you anything about how thrilling and addictive it is. It has so many smart, insightful things to say about celebrity culture and the entertainment industry.”—The Nerd Daily“A thrilling and thought-provoking ride.”—Kirkus Reviews “This is Not the Jess Show goes deep in exploring how people live their lives and create their own realities—sometimes at a cost.”—Foreword Reviews“The fast-paced, intricate plot ramps up Jess's paranoia and frustration, both of which are vividly expressed through her first-person narrative.”—Booklist“A fun and thoughtful thriller; this YA novel will please fans of E. Lockhart and Kiera Cass.”—School Library Journal“Fast paced and thrilling.”—Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books“This young adult foray offers up surprising plot twists that keep you riveted and reading quickly, with the clever unfolding plot paralleling Jim Carey’s The Truman Show.”—Mom Central
£16.14
Sourcebooks Fire No Accident
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£10.99
Sourcebooks, Inc What She Found in the Woods
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£10.44
Sourcebooks, Inc We Were Restless Things
Book SynopsisFrom debut author Cole Nagamatsu comes an atmospheric contemporary fantasy about three teens coming of age in the wake of a mysterious death.Last summer, Link Miller drowned on dry land in the woods, miles away from the nearest body of water. His death was ruled a strange accident, and in the months since, his friends and family have struggled to make sense of it. But Link's close friend Noemi Amato knows the truth: Link drowned in an impossible lake that only she can find. And what's more, someone claiming to be Link has been contacting her, warning Noemi to stay out of the forest.As these secrets become too heavy for Noemi to shoulder on her own, she turns to Jonas, her new housemate, and Amberlyn, Link's younger sister. All three are trying to find their place—and together, they start to unravel the truth: about themselves, about the world, and about what happened to Link. Unfolding over a year and told through multiple POVs and a dream journal, We Were Restless Things explores the ways society shapes our reality, how we can learn to love ourselves and others, and the incredible power of our own desires.A great pick for readers who want: YA contemporary books with touches of YA fantasy Modern ghost stories and fairytales Young adult LGBT books with an asexual characterTrade Review"Riverdale-esque... Nagamatsu's story boasts memorable descriptions and characters with complex emotional lives, including affirming portrayals of multiple gender expressions and sexual orientations." - Publishers Weekly
£13.99
