Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense

Book SynopsisHalf the man, twice the lawyer.In the small city of Strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he''s only thirteen years old, Theo Boone thinks he''s one of them. Theo knows every judge, policeman, court clerk - and a lot about the law. He dreams of being a great trial lawyer, of a life in the courtroom. But Theo finds himself in court much sooner than he expected. Because he knows so much - maybe too much - he is suddenly dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial. A cold-blooded killer is about to go free, and only Theo knows the truth. The stakes are high, but Theo won''t stop until justice is served.*******************What readers are saying about THEODORE BOONE''I thoroughly enjoyed the story'' - 5 stars''Brilliant'' - 5 stars''A great read'' - 5 stars''I loved it'' - 5 stars''Fantastic series'' - 5 starsTrade ReviewNot since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist. * The New York Times *Gripping... I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. I think everyone will be enthralled by Theodore Boone. * Scholastic News *There's a new kid on the young fiction block, and this one really does have serious powers: Theodore Boone, half-boy, half-lawyer... fans will be pleased to know there will be more of Theo's adventures to come. * Sunday Express *If you aspire to turn your children into lawyers who will keep you in your old age, John Grisham's Theodore Boone, his first novel for young people, might be for you. * Sunday Times *Nobody does legal fiction better. * Daily Express *A master of his craft. * Guardian *It's good, and makes me realise why people find Grisham's other books so easy to read. * William Leith, Evening Standard *

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Book Synopsis''Gorgeously written . . . immediately hooks the reader from the early pages (the world-building is fantastic).'' IndependentWelcome to the Arcadia.Once a luxurious cruise ship, now it is home to the stranded. For forty years, they have lived, and died, on the water.A place of extreme haves and have-nots, gangs and make-shift shelters, its people are tyrannized by a country they can see but can''t get to. A country that says it doesn''t want them.Esther is a loyal citizen, working flat-out for a rare chance to live a life on land. Nik is a rebel, intent on liberating the Arcadia once and for all.Together, they will change the future . . .WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE STRANDED:''A pacy, gripping read that plunges you into this near-future dystopia from the first page.''''A real page-turner, with relatable characters and lots of twists and turns . . . Trade ReviewThis debut is gorgeously written and the setting, aboard the cruise ship Arcadia in the not-too-distant future, immediately hooks the reader from the early pages (the world-building is fantastic). * Independent *An addictive, original debut that will leave readers clamoring for more. * Kirkus Reviews *Daniels crafts an invigorating microcosm of society aboard the Arcadia via a protagonist whose ever-expanding worldview imbues this cinematic-feeling thriller with suspense and intrigue. * Publisher's Weekly *The novel is fast paced and plot driven . . . There's something for everyone here * Booklist *An impressive debut novel which manages to add something new and different to the genre. * LoveReading4Kids *

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Book SynopsisForbidden love, danger and vengeance . . . Read the first book in the Dark Artifices series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author and the queen of fantasy, Cassandra Clare, in a stunning new anniversary edition.  This luxurious hardback collector's edition of the international bestseller includes new bonus material, and an exclusive introduction from the author. This is the perfect series for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. Maas, Alexandra Bracken and existing fans of the Shadowhunter novels.DISCOVER THE BREATHTAKING WORLD OF THE SHADOWHUNTERS. In a secret world where half-angel warriors are sworn to fight demons, parabatai are partners in battle; best friends. Parabatai can be everything to each other – but they can never fall in love.Emma Carstairs is a warrior, a Shadowhunter. Alongside her parabatai, Julian Blackthorn, she p

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Book SynopsisThe thrilling new novel from the award-winning author of I Have No SecretsA chance meeting and a secret message drags Libby into a thrilling mystery, but no one believes she can spot the clues. Can she make them realise what she is really capable of, before it's too late?Libby is visually impaired but that doesn't stop her being a keen photographer. She loves going out walking with her guide dog, Samson, and taking photos, but her family worry about her and Libby wishes she could be more independent.The day that the boy gives her a secret note to deliver changes everything. Because soon after, the boy goes missing, and no one except Libby and her new friend Kyle thinks there is anything to worry about.Libby knows there''s no way her parents would let her get involved. But what if she's the only person who can solve the mystery?A compulsive page-turner for readers aged 12 and up.

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Book SynopsisTHE EPIC NEW THRILLER CONTINUES.Book two in the mind-blowing new supernatural thriller from bestselling author DEREK LANDY, creator of international sensation Skulduggery Pleasant.Reeling from their bloody encounter in New York City at the end of Demon Road, Amber and Milo flee north. On their trail are the Hounds of Hell five demonic bikers who will stop at nothing to drag their quarries back to their unholy master.Amber and Milo's only hope lies within Desolation Hill a small town with a big secret; a town with a darkness to it, where evil seeps through the very floorboards. Until, on one night every year, it spills over onto the streets and all hell breaks loose.And that night is comingTrade ReviewPraise for Derek Landy: ‘Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.’ Inis ‘Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.’ Irish Post Praise for Demon Road: ‘An exciting new trilogy.’ The Sun ‘[I] immediately wanted to read more.’ MaximumPop! ‘With an engaging story, weird and wonderful characters and a dash of teenage angst, Demon Road is one highway you’ll want to go down.’ SciFiNow ‘Landy’s done it again.’ SFX Magazine 'Demon Road introduces you to characters you can't help but connect with on an emotional level.’ Inis

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Book SynopsisCriminal genius runs in the familyMyles and Beckett Fowl are twins but the two boys are wildly different. Beckett is blonde, messy and sulks whenever he has to wear clothes. Myles is impeccably neat, has an IQ of 170, and 3D prints a fresh suit every day just like his older brother, Artemis Fowl.A week after their eleventh birthday the twins are left in the care of house security system, NANNI, for a single night. In that time, they befriend a troll on the run from a nefarious nobleman and an interrogating nun both of whom need the magical creature for their own gain . . .Prepare for an epic adventure in which The Fowl Twins and their new troll friend escape, get shot at, kidnapped, buried, arrested, threatened, killed (temporarily) . . . and discover that the strongest bond in the world is not the one forged by covalent electrons in adjacent atoms, but the one that exists between a pair of twins.The first book in the blockbusting new series from global bestseller Eoin Colfer.Trade ReviewTHE BOOKSELLER – Fiona Noble“It’s a wildly entertaining ride with all the high-adrenalin action, whip-smart dialogue, and ingenious gadgets you could hope for, filling something of a gap in the market.” THE GUARDIAN – Kitty Empire“Colfer’s playfulness is in full swing…” THE DAILY TELEGRAPH – Emily Bearn“Colfer is a hugely entertaining writer who unravels his plot at breakneck speed while never stinting on the detail.”

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Book SynopsisThe pages turn themselves in this sizzling debut. Wendy Cross is relentless! Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of Friends Like These.Let the games begin.Every inhabitant in the Quadrant knows about The Pinnacle, a reality TV contest set on a remote planet with a five million cash prize. For three desperate entrants, winning would mean the world:Rich-girl BEX can finally leave her broken family behind.For politician's son ZANE, it's his only opportunity to save his mother.And it's outcast RAYA'S last chance at a better life.But as the competition starts, the contestants are quick to discover that this year's game has unscripted and DEADLY consequences.And the only thing they're truly competing for, is SURVIVAL.Trade ReviewThe pages turn themselves in this sizzling debut. Readers won't know who to trust as the story rockets toward a chilling conclusion they won't see coming. Wendy Cross is relentless! * Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of Friends Like These *

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Book SynopsisThe two that are one must become the one that is all. One to save the world, one to destroy it. San Francisco:Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel have one day left to live, and one job left to do. They must defend San Francisco. The monsters gathered on Alcatraz Island have been released and are heading toward the city. If they are not stopped, they will destroy everyone and everything in their path.But even with the help of two of the greatest warriors from history and myth, will the Sorceress and the legendary Alchemyst be able to defend the city? Or is it the beginning of the end of the human race?Danu Talis:Sophie and Josh Newman travelled ten thousand years into the past to Danu Talis when they followed Dr. John Dee and Virginia Dare. And it's on this legendary island that the battle for the world begins and ends.Scathach, Prometheus, Palamedes, Shakespeare, Saint-Germain, and Joan of Arc are also on the island. And no one is sureTrade ReviewThe story has a very original premise, with youthful central characters surrounded by an infusion of legendary characters from mythology, folklore, history and the spiritual world. The young heroes are easy to relate to, as are the themes of struggling against the odds, relationships, family, respect and acceptance. * Scan Journal *

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Book SynopsisTHE TEEN DETECTIVES ARE BACK IN THE HOTTEST MYSTERY OF THE SUMMERTrade ReviewPraise for The Agathas ‘Part Agatha Christie, part Veronica Mars, and completely entertaining.’ Karen M. McManus, author of One Of Us Is Lying ‘Full of twists, mysteries and so much heart.’ Erin A. Craig, author of House of Salt and Sorrows

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Book SynopsisTense thriller. Rob must use all his bomb-defusing skills when he comes up against an explosive in a school. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 10+ Action packed thriller. Rob's the army's youngest bomb disposal officer. And he's also the best. But when he's called in to school to defuse a bomb planted by terrorists he must recall some painful events from his past in order to make sure the bomb doesn't explode. The clock is ticking. Will he do it in time? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 10+

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Book SynopsisA dark, gothic adventure set deep in a Bavarian forest, with angels and owls and magic and a boy who isn't all that he seems to be...A cherub is blown into Cassie Engel's bedroom during a thunderstorm, triggering a series of terrifying events. Cassie must discover if its arrival was an accident or part of something more sinister.With a self-obsessed opera singer for a mother, a strange taxidermist father, and a best friend who isn't quite what he seems, Cassie is forced to unearth the secrets of her family's past. As the dark forces gather around them, can Cassie protect all that she holds dear?The fantastic debut novel from Lucy Hope, with cover illustration by Anna Shepeta.

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Book SynopsisAn unputdownable YA thriller with a twist that will electrify readers, Silent Sister is perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Holly Jackson, and Kathleen Glasgow.Grace can''t remember how her sister Maddy disappeared, and even the police think she's lying. But it's hard to look innocent with a missing girl's blood on your clothesOne week earlier, Maddy rejected for the college scholarship of her dreams, abandoned by her only friend on her birthday was tired of living in Grace's shadow. She was ready to be someone new, which was exactly what was promised by an exclusive senior trip at their expensive private school.But eighteen years'' worth of awkwardness didn''t evaporate just because Maddy was holed up in a mountain lodge with thirty classmates, playing games and learning so-called life lessons.Now, without her memories of the trip, Grace must piece together notebook entries and classmates' revelations to discover how her sister disappeared. And unless Grace can find out what happened to Maddy, she''ll never clear her conscience or her name.Unbelievably gripping, and filled with twists and turns, Silent Sister will have you guessing until the very last page.

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Book SynopsisIN AFRICA ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE. Teenage martial arts expert Connor Reeves is tasked with protecting a foreign ambassador''s family on safari. Considered the perfect assignment, the holiday turns to hell when their convoy is ambushed by gunmen. Fleeing through the bush, Connor and his assigned family become the prey in a shoot-to-kill hunt across the African plains. As they fight for their survival, Connor realizes the gunmen are the least of their problems. For no amount of bodyguard training can prepare him for the wilds of Africa and one prowling hungry leopard...Trade ReviewBone-crunching action adventure * Financial Times *Breathtaking action... as real as it gets * Eoin Colfer *Bradford has combined Jack Bauer, James Bond, and Alex Rider to bring us this action-packed thriller * Goodreads *

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Book SynopsisYoung Bond: Blood Fever is the second book in Charlie Higson''s high-impact, explosive Young Bond series.James Bond has discovered danger. Now it''s come looking for him.An Eton boy''s family disappears at sea.James uncovers a shadowy society operating in a hidden corner of the school.And far from England, in the bandit-infested interior of Sardinia, a sinister Italian count has built himself a mountain fortress. Is there a connection?Young Bond is about to find out - and face a lethal group of villains beneath the burning Mediterranean sun.''Action-packed and not for the faint-hearted'' Daily Mail''Double-oh so good'' Sunday Times***www.youngbond.com***Trade ReviewCharlie Higson's Young Bond books get an A* * GQ *This is writing for children of the highest order * Spectator *

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the Carnegie Medal Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal Boy lives in a caravan on his own in the woods. His dad, John, is in prison and promises to get out soon. All the boy needs to do is survive alone for a little while longer. But dark forces are circling – like the dangerous man in the Range Rover, who is looking for his stolen money. And then there are the ancient forces that have lain asleep in the woods for an age...Trade Review"A truly original and affecting piece of work. Unsettling but beautiful, sparse but packed with heart, it’s a real invasion of the senses""A beautifully strange illustrated novel... the shadowy illustrations remind us of beasts lurking under the soil, and the fine line between myth and reality. This powerful, unsentimental novel calls to mind the work of Patrick Ness and David Almond, and their capacity to be both topical and timeless" * Irish Times *"This beautiful, tensely written book is a classic of its kind, squeezing every drop of tension out of the reader until the final, hallucinatory climax ... beautifully written, taut and tense" -- Melvin Burgess"Just like Harry Potter, this story cuts straight through to the human experiences, and the myths and fantasy only increase its emotional resonance" * Mugglenet *"Yearning regret punctuated by glimpses of real companionship and pure dread. What a joy to see Jason’s pictures matched by such an unsentimental but tender story" -- Geraldine McCaughrean

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Book SynopsisSurvivor is a dangerously explosive thriller from bestselling author Tom Hoyle, author of Thirteen and Spiders.People are dying. One mysterious death on the Ultimate Bushcraft adventure holiday is tragic. But when a second, and then a third person dies, something suspicious is going on . . . But who can you trust when everyone around you is a suspect? As numbers dwindle, the chances of survival plummet. Staying alive has never seemed so guilty. Nobody is safe.Perfect for fans of Michael Grant.

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Book SynopsisA fast-paced teen revenge-thriller from the author of Dial A for Aunties, The Obsession will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.Boy Meets Girl. Boy Stalks Girl. Girl Gets Revenge.Logan thinks he and Delilah are meant to be.Delilah doesn't know who Logan is.Logan believes no one knows Delilah like him. He makes sure of it by learning everything he can by watching her through a hidden camera. Some might call him a stalker. Logan prefers to be called "romantic".Delilah is keeping secrets though, deadly ones. There's so much more to her than meets the eye.Logan is determined to make Delilah the heroine in his twisted fantasy and he'll do anything to get what he wants.Delilah is done with the men in her life controlling her. If Logan won't let her go...she'll make him."Sutanto has crafted a page-turning work of suspense that questions the line between romantic 'research' and stalking in the age of the internet, analyzing the roles played by abuse, misogyny, racism, and violence in contemporary relationships."-Booklist"Set against a Northern California private school backdrop, the sensational plot is riddled with twists that come at a furious pace...A suspenseful page-turner."-Kirkus Reviews"This tense, quick-moving thriller is also a thought-provoking story about the different shapes of abuse. Fans of high-drama fiction with a dark edge, like Karen McManus's One of Us Is Lying or Gretchen McNeil's #murdertrending, will be hooked."-School Library JournalTrade Review"[A] taut, twisty thriller...Readers who enjoy their psychological thrillers paired with a bit of vigilante justice will find Delilah's final scene especially satisfying." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Sutanto has crafted a page-turning work of suspense that questions the line between romantic "research" and stalking in the age of the internet, analyzing the roles played by abuse, misogyny, racism, and violence in contemporary relationships." - Booklist"Set against a Northern California private school backdrop, the sensational plot is riddled with twists that come at a furious pace...A suspenseful page-turner." - Kirkus Reviews"This tense, quick-moving thriller is also a thought-provoking story about the different shapes of abuse. Fans of high-drama fiction with a dark edge, like Karen McManus's One of Us Is Lying or Gretchen McNeil's #murdertrending, will be hooked." - School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the page-turning, twisty, gasp-inducing world of the Debutantes - an addictive YA mystery duology from the author of #1 bestselling, TikTok sensation INHERITANCE GAMES series. ''A plot twist every twenty pages . . . Barnes is at her page-turning best.'' E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars Be careful where you bury your secrets . . . Reluctant debutante Sawyer Taft joined Southern high society for one reason and one reason alone: to identify and locate her biological father. But the answers Sawyer found during her debutante year only left her with more questions and one potentially life-ruining secret. When her cousin Lily ropes her into joining a mysterious and elite secret society called the White Gloves, Sawyer soon discovers that someone in the group''s ranks may have the answers she''s looking for. Things are looking up . . . until Sawyer and the White Gloves make a disturbing discovery near the family''s summer home - and uncover a twisted secret, decades in the making.Shocking twists, family secrets, a fish-out-of water protagonist and a page-turning mystery combine in Little White Lies and Deadly Little Scandals (The Debutantes Duology) - perfect for fans coming from THE INHERITANCE GAMES series looking for their next addictive read from the Master of YA Mysteries, Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Trade ReviewA plot twist every twenty pages and characters as devious as they are southern-belle glamorous . . . Barnes is at her page-turning best. -- E. LockhartPage-turning tension, witty humour, and a mystery that will keep you guessing . . . Barnes at her best. -- Jennifer L. Armentrout

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Book SynopsisThe fourteenth title in the number one bestselling CHERUB series! Ryan has saved Ethan''s life more than once. Ethan thinks he must be a guardian angel. But Ryan works for CHERUB, a secret organisation with one key advantage: even experienced criminals never suspect that children are spying on them. Ethan''s family runs a billion-dollar criminal empire and Ryan''s job is to destroy it. Can Ryan complete his mission without destroying Ethan as well? For official purposes, these children do not exist.Trade Reviewthe ever-popular Robert Muchamore once again grabs the reader's attention with an engaging cast of characters ... Muchamore fans will love this instalment of the CHERUB series * Booktrust *A guaranteed bestseller * Bookseller *Action-packed ... fast-paced and thrilling, the story makes for an exciting read * Books For Keeps *I like books with lots of adventure and action and I think Robert Muchamore is the best at writing those kinds of stories ... There are lots of twists in the story that make it really exciting -- B Low, aged 10 * Scottish Daily Record *A whirlwind of a novel that will keep you guessing, plotting thinking and hoping right until the last page -- Sebastian Westwood * First News *Readers should brace themselves for an action-packed ride * The Daily Express *A skilful writer and the book has great pace. * Financial Times *The ever-popular Robert Muchamore once again grabs the readers attention with an egaging cast of characters. Muchamore fans will love this instalment of the CHERUB series. * Booktrust *

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Book SynopsisThe tremendous climax of the Bartimaeus sequence. Three years on from the events in The Golem''s Eye, the magicians'' rule in London is teetering on a knife-edge, with strikes, riots and general unrest. The Prime Minister is largely controlled by two advisers, one of whom is 17-year-old Nathaniel. Meanwhile, living under a false identity, Kitty has been researching djinn; she has come to believe that the only way to destroy the magicians is with an alliance between djinn and ordinary people.Kitty seeks out Bartimaeus and embarks on a terrifying journey into the djinn''s chaotic domain the Other Place which no human being has ever survived. But even as she does so, Makepeace engineers a dramatic coup d''etat.The outcome is a shattering of the magicians'' control and all magical laws are turned upside down. Can Bartimaeus, Nathaniel and Kitty settle old scores to prevent the earth''s destruction?Trade ReviewBartimaeus' razor-sharp wit is as irresistible as ever and this is a fantastic conclusion to the series * The Bookseller *There are many delights to savour in this series. First and foremost, the wonderful, sardonic voice of the all-knowing and all-weary Bartimaeus * Independent *As witty and orginal as the first two books in the series, Ptolemy's Gate is fast, funny, inspired writing for children at its best * Publishing News *Stroud demonstrates here that what and how he writes should never be taken for granted * TES *The return of one of my favourite ever characters . . . Completes the brilliant Bartimaeus trilogy * Publishing News *

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Book SynopsisIn this beautiful, epic coming-of-age novel, an old tale is rewoven as a stunning YA story by well-known Irish author/illustrator Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick.I kept clear of Dog Cullen. Till the summer we turned seventeen, the summer the dolphin came to Carrig Cove . . .Donegal, 1976When a dolphin takes up residence in Carrig Cove, Emer and her best friend, Fee, feel like they have an instant connection with it. Then Dog Cullen and his sidekick, Kit, turn up, and the four friends begin to sneak out at midnight to go down to the beach, daring each other to swim closer and closer to the creature . . .But the fame and fortune the dolphin brings to their small village builds resentment amongst their neighbours across the bay, and the summer days get longer and hotter . . . There is something wild and intense in the air. Love feels fierce, old hatreds fester, and suddenly everything feels worth fighting for.''An entirely

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Book SynopsisAn intriguing and mysterious children''s classic from ScotlandWhen Finn Learson literally stumbles out of a stormy sea into a small village on Scotland''s Shetland Isles, he steals the villagers'' hearts. He''s handsome and charming, he helps with the fishing and the harvest, and he''s particularly drawn to Robbie''s older sister Elspeth, with her beautiful long golden hair.Yet there''s something about Finn that makes Robbie and his dog Tam feel uneasy. Haunted by local tales of the Selkie folk, Robbie suspects there''s more to Finn than meets the eye. But who would believe Robbie''s wild suspicions?As the story reaches its explosive finale at the fire festival of Up Helly Aa, can Robbie reveal the truth in time to save his sister?One of Mollie Hunter''s most popular novels for children, A Stranger Came Ashore was first published in 1975 to great acclaim. This new Kelpies Classics edition brings this much-loved Scottish classic to a new generation of children.Trade Review'Strange and chilling... it captures that sense of unease that springs from old, old superstitions that might yet harbour a grain of truth.'--Den of Geek'Stunning in its blend of local tradition and belief, legend and life.'-- Elizabeth Wein, The Guardian, What are the best Scottish children's books?'First published nearly forty years ago, Mollie's story remains as intriguing and beguiling as ever.'-- The Scotsman'The haunting mystery of this story grips the reader to the end.'-- Sunday Telegraph'A fantastic, gripping tale... set on the beautiful, windswept Shetland Isles... they are perennial favourites and deservedly so.' -- Scottish Children's Books, Winter 2002

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Book SynopsisSoon to be a major motion picture produced by stars of HBO series GIRLS, Lena Dunham and Jenni KonnerFrom the author of the unforgettable bestseller WE WERE LIARS comes a suspenseful new psychological thriller - the story of a young woman whose diabolical smarts are her ticket into a charmed life.Trade ReviewWhat an interesting, non-linear YA story about a con artist. It is full of suspense, and written in Lockhart's classic, sparse but extremely effective and gorgeous prose * BA Wilson Writes *

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for CrimeFest Awards' Best Crime Novel for Children 2019When Viv has a fight with Noah, she doesn't think it'll be the last time she sees him. But when she gets back from school, he's nowhere to be found and there are police cars everywhere, lights flashing and sirens blaring.Viv is sure Noah's run away to get attention. But it's really cold, and getting dark, and the rain just won't stop falling. So she sets off to look for him, furious at his selfishness, as the floodwaters rise. And then she finds him, and realises that a much more dangerous story is unfolding around them...From the author of Dear Scarlett, Saving Sophia and Murder in Midwinter"The story creeps in on you like darkness at dusk - a truly intriguing mystery!" - Chris Bradford, author of the Young Samurai series

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Book SynopsisImagine having the perfect friend, one who never steals, lies or bullies. Now you can, with the TrooFriend 560, the latest in artificial intelligence! What can go wrong with a robot buddy? Especially one that's developing human characteristics and feelings, and who has just run away with her human?A topical and sinister middle-grade novel about artificial intelligence from the Waterstones Children s Book Prize shortlisted author of The Middler.

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Book SynopsisFOLLOW HIM OR DIE.When The Speaker posts, his followers must listen ... no matter the consequences.Exposed as the masked social media influencer The Speaker by shy misfit Crystal, Aaron Fortin embarks on an insidious campaign to erase her - permanently.Having already committed multiple brutal murders to try and feel some form of emotion, he charms and recruits Crystal''s friends as his latest loyal followers. Aaron''s influence is powerful and wide-reaching, and so begins his deadliest and most gruesome plan yet.But has Aaron underestimated quiet Crystal? And can she stop him before it''s too late?A dark and twisted psychological horror for fans of You, from Bram Stoker Award-winning author Adam Cesare, adapted from the Audible Original.''Sizzling writing and a skin-crawling story make Influencer one of the most addictive horror novels I''ve read. It''s deeply uncomfortable, de

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Book SynopsisIt’s an all-new horror classic about what happens when the truth is the last thing we want to believe, from Bram Stoker Award–winner and master of thrills and chills, horror legend Adam Cesare.After barely making it out of the Kettle Springs cornfields alive, Quinn’s first year away at college should be safe and easy.Trade Review“In this fun, frenetic sequel, Cesare tackles mob mentality and misinformation, and the return of Frendo oozes with old wounds and angry conspiracy-fueled grudges. With the rising body count and nonstop action, the pace will feel familiar to slasher fans as it delivers satisfying fight and death scenes.” — Kirkus Reviews "Cinematic and blood soaked." — Booklist “This book is a violent and timely tale with thinly veiled yet compelling subtext that should resonate. It’s a breakneck slasher sequel that doesn’t waste any time getting to the action and suspense.” — Bloody Disgusting "A perfect extension of the world Cesare created in the first book... will thrill readers of any age." — Rue Morgue Magazine "Frendo Lives feels simultaneously like a perfect companion to the first novel and a wonderful jumping off point for more adventures in Frendo's dark world." — Paste Magazine

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Book SynopsisThere's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins will have you swooning with fear and romance. The perfect page-turner for fans of Scream Queens, Fear Street and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Now a major Netflix film, from the producers of Stranger Things.After a mysterious move from Hawaii to a new school in small town Nebraska, Makani Young and the rest of her class are being targeted by a masked killer intent on exposing their darkest secrets.As one by one the students of her new high school begin to die in a series of gruesome murders, Makani doesn't know who's next on the list . . . and has her own secrets from the past to keep. Between this and her scorching relationship with the school misfit, this school year may turn out to be one to die for . . . literally.Trade ReviewSensational chiller for younger young adults. You can cut the tension with a knife... * INIS Reading Guide *If you like YA romances and thriller stories then this might be one to check out * The Bookbag *An exciting amalgamation of suspenseful thriller and fun contemporary. * United by Pop *

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Book SynopsisThe first thriller in the Mickey Bolitar series, now airing as an original series on Amazon Prime. Bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix show Fool Me Once, Harlan Coben brings us a shocking pageturner about a grieving teenager obsessed by the disappearance of a missing girl. Mickey Bolitar''s year can''t get much worse. After witnessing his father''s death and sending his mother to rehab, he''s forced to live with his estranged uncle Myron and switch schools. Fortunately, he''s met a great girl, Ashley, and it seems like things might finally be improving. But then Ashley vanishes. Mickey follows Ashley''s trail into a seedy underworld that reveals that Ashley isn''t who she claimed to be. And neither was Mickey''s father. Soon Mickey learns about a conspiracy so shocking that it leaves him questioning everything about the life he thought he knew.Trade ReviewA gripping tale * DAILY MIRROR *SHELTER will introduce a whole new generation of fans to the humorous dialogue and clever plotting of his popular suspense thrillers. * TAKE A BREAK *Harlan Coben is the modern master of the hook-and-twist - luring you in on the first page, only to shock you on the last * Dan Brown *His thrillers come with the guarantee of a great read and a twist in the tale * EVENING TELEGRAPH *Harlan Coben specialises in rousing the snake that lurks in the perfectly cut grass of American suburbia ... Coben makes you care about them but never neglects a plot that is full of his trademark shocks * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *

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Book SynopsisShould she live or should she die? The decision is yours.Trade ReviewThis book will appeal to fans of The Hunger Games, a modern classic for those who like their future served up with a generous slice of dystopia * The Bookbag *This powerful thriller oozes suspense and offers a sharp satire on media and celebrity * The Bookseller *A ticking time bomb of book, and you're counting down to an electrifying end * Maximum Pop *This will have great appeal to anyone who loves Suzanne Collins, Teri Terry or Veronica Roth. It makes you think about the nature of social media and the power it gives its users over other people's lives * Reading Zone *Cell 7 is a book that stays with you long after finishing it, and one that poses the reader with many questions. In a recent assembly I presented the basic plot and details of the Martha's 'crime' to 250 key stage 3 pupils and asked them to vote. The result was an interesting split between 'live', 'die' and play no part by abstaining.In Cell 7, Kerry Drewery delivers a piercing satire on the cult of celebrity, democracy and how the media delivers 'information'. Cell 7 deserves to be read by as many young adults as possible, and I would love to see it appearing on the GCSE syllabus.' * Suffolk Libraries Blog *I found this book rather disturbing to read. It is extremely realistic, exceptionally gritting and rather too accurately foreboding. It's one of those books that could happen and that is unnerving. I got a chill just reading it * Serendipity Reviews *Thought provoking fodder, and a love story, for the X-Factor generation * Teach Secondary *The information that is held back at the start of the novel does provide for an interesting mystery (...) I was quite satisfied with the ambiguity of what might happen to the characters given the events of the ending (...) You should probably give it a read! * The Bookshelf Gargoyle *A winning premise, this is up there as one of the year's best YA books -- Natasha Harding * The Sun *It's cold, confronting stuff, and the author handles it with sensitivity (...) this is a confronting look at our society, with elements that take it to the extreme. But the familiar parts of it are what will make the story resonate with readers in the end * Readingtime.com.au *intelligent and sensitive...plenty of thought provoking issues to confront and the book is a real page turner. * School Librarian *I loved Cell 7. It is in equal parts entertaining and thought provoking and it will keep you hooked until the end. 5/5 * My Random Musings *

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Book SynopsisCharlie Higson is a well-known writer of screenplays and adult thriller novels. He's also a performer and co-creator of The Fast Show. He has written five mega-selling novels about Young Bond - Silverfin, Blood Fever, Double or Die, Hurricane Gold and By Royal Command, as well as Danger Society: The Young Bond Dossier and best-selling teen thrillers The Enemy and The Dead.Trade ReviewCharlie Higson's Young Bond books get an A* * GQ *This is writing for children of the highest order * Spectator *

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Book SynopsisCharlie Higson started writing when he was ten years old. After university he was a singer and painter and decorator before he started writing for television. He went on to create and star in the hugely successful comedy series The Fast Show. He is the author of the bestselling Young Bond books and the incredibly successful horror series, The Enemy.Charlie doesn't do Facebook, but you can tweet him @monstroso.Trade ReviewPraise for The Enemy series: 'Brutal, blood-soaked, full of zombies . . . it's ace' * FHM *Lord of the Flies with zombies . . . tons of nail-biting action! * Rick Riordan *

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Book SynopsisTwins Myles and Beckett, Artemis Fowl''s younger brothers, return in their third and most outrageous adventure yet.For almost two years, Lord Teddy Bleedham-Drye has been plotting revenge against the Fowl Twins, who humiliated him in book one. Teddy plans to give them exactly what they deserve: permanent death. He threatens Myles with his weaponized jet and Beckett and Specialist Lazuli succeed in disarming the aircraft and causing an accident that kills Lord Teddy. But does it really?Clones, fairy magic and criminal masterminds come together in this ultimate and ridiculous showdown between the twins and their worst enemy.

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Book SynopsisExperience Skulduggery Pleasant as never before ? in this fully original graphic novel brought vibrantly to life in full colour?A real cracker. Fun, thrilling, smartly scripted and powerfully making a stand for diversity and inclusion in the face of intimidation and ignorance. Even if this is your first encounter with the worlds of Skulduggery Pleasant, it?s one you will adore and never forget? Win Wiacek, Now Read This!A small town in the middle of Ireland, a string of unexplained deaths and a monster on the loose. Better call in the experts.When Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain drive into Termoncara, they discover a town with a dark past and a people haunted by their own secrets. There is a creature stalking the streets ? a creature who delights in cruelty, who feeds off the little hatreds, who grows stronger with every drop of blood spilled.Horror and mystery collide in an original graphic novel by Derek Landy, P. J. Holden, Matt Soffe, Rob Jones and Pye Parr.Trade Review Praise for Bad Magic: ‘Grisly, gripping and memorably satisfying, the first graphic novel in the hugely popular Skulduggery Pleasant series is also a perfect entry point for 14+ readers’ Guardian ‘A real cracker. Fun, thrilling, smartly scripted and powerfully making a stand for diversity and inclusion in the face of intimidation and ignorance. Even if this is your first encounter with the worlds of Skulduggery Pleasant, it’s one you will adore and never forget’ Win Wiacek, Now Read This! ‘Landy’s smash-hit series for readers aged eight and up is prose gold, with 15 novels in the series so far. And now the skull-faced investigator’s fans can look forward to the graphic novel, complete with a brand new grisly mystery, now in glorious technicolour … Pitch-perfect’ The Bookseller Praise for the Skulduggery Pleasant series: ‘A writer at the height of his powers . . . Whatever your age, read them and enjoy the ride’ Irish Independent ‘Fast and funny’ The Times ‘Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure’ Rick Riordan ‘Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages’ Irish Mail on Sunday ‘Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure’ Jonathan Stroud ‘A fast evolving plot and a great mix of scariness and humour’ Sunday Express ‘Exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun’ Philip Ardagh, Guardian ‘Gripping’ Observer ‘A remarkably accomplished debut with wonderful dialogue’ Irish Times ‘A rip-roaring adventure’ Irish Sunday Independent

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Book SynopsisBook six in the OFFICIAL Minecraft fiction series for readers age 7+Morgan, Ash, Harper, Po and Jodi return for their final adventure in the world of Minecraft. But something isn''t right, and the gang are in greater danger than ever before. They will have to put their wits together if they are to survive and piece together the clues to the Evoker King''s identity. Do the gang have what it takes to solve the mystery? And will they be able to stop the King before it''s too late?For fans of the Minecraft game, Jumanji and Wreck it Ralph.

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Book Synopsis*A brand-new book from bestselling author of the Legend series, Marie Lu!*''A propulsive and thrilling joyride from start to finish . . . . I haven''t smiled through a mystery like this since Knives Out.'' Adam Silvera, author of They Both Die at the End''Sexy, funny, action-packed, full of killer characters ready to break your heart and look good doing it.'' Leigh Bardugo, bestselling author of Six of Crows *********************************************************************************************The most famous person in the world is going undercover . . .Global phenomenon Winter Young is the pop star of a generation. With sell-out tours and smash-hit records, everyone wants him, or wants to be him.That''s why a top-secret government organisation think he''ll make the perfect spy.His target is infamous business tycoon, and all-round bad guy, Eli Morrison. Because Morrison''s daughter has just one birthday wish: a private concert with Winter Young.Winter must use his stardom to crack his target''s inner circle and bring Morrison down. With him will be expert spy, and expert bad-ass, Sydney Cossette - and she''s convinced Winter doesn''t have what it takes.But as the stakes get higher and the tension ramps up, Sydney and Winter might find their best chance is each other . . .Love, fame, and double-crossing infiltrate this thrilling book from the internationally bestselling author of the Legend series, Marie Lu.

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Book SynopsisBook two in the new OFFICIAL Minecraft fiction series for readers age 7+ the Stonesword SagaSomething has turned the Evoker King to stone, and elements of his code have turned into new and terrible bosses that threaten the digital world of Minecraft. Now Po, Harper and their friends must travel deep into underground and into a web of danger to face the one of them. But that''s the easy part, because in the real world, Po decides to run for class president and before he knows it, the ground feels like it is opening under his feet and his popularity is about to plummet! 2022 Mojang AB. Minecraft, the MINECRAFT logo and the MOJANG STUDIOS logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Karen McManus and The Hate U Give, this edge-of-your-seat thriller from the author of Promise Boys follows a girl determined to clear her brother?s name and a boy desperate to keep his own out of the line of fire. As the heat turns up in a murder investigation, old feelings reignite between them, but a shocking secret could tear them apart.Unmask a murderer or take the fall.After Cooper King is pressured by big brother figure Jason to go on a looting spree during a local march, the unthinkable happens: gunshots ring in the air and someone ends up dead. After Cooper flees, the news shows four teens in ski masks near the scene of the murder?Cooper and his friends. Cooper fears the cops will come knocking at his door, and the pressure only mounts when a suspect is taken into custody: Jason.Monique, Jason''s sister and Cooper''s longtime crush, is willing to go any length to clear her brother''s name. Even if she needs to go into the belly of the beast and confront the killer herself. When she teams up with Cooper, they fall down the investigation rabbit hole and start to fall for each other. But little does Monique know that within this web of deception, Cooper is shrouding the truth that he was there when the shots went off. If the pair fail to uncover the real murderer, Jason will get locked up for a crime he didn''t commit?and drag down Cooper with him.Pick this up if you love:? high stakes, dual POV thrillers? page-turning mysteries ? will-they-won''t-they romance? twists and turns you never see coming

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus, this heart-pounding thriller from New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice follows two girls on the hunt for a murderer who''s still on the loose.A Washington Post Best Book of Fall 2024!It''s been eight months since the body of Eloise Parrish was found in the woods.Eloise''s surviving sister, Oli, is numb with grief and shock. But Oli''s also angry. Her sister''s killer was never identified or caught. There are no leads, no clues. The case is growing cold, and only Oli seems to care.Until Oli finds another girl left for dead, in the exact spot Eloise''s body was found. Except this girl is alive. She can''t remember how she got there, but Oli knows that she''s the key to solving Eloise''s murder.The two girls join forces to unravel a mystery that is all too real -- and all too dangerous. As their search leads them around Oli''s seemingly idyllic hometown and into

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Book SynopsisTREASURE HUNTER, TOMB ROBBER, TROUBLE MAKERJake Atlas and his family are on the run, hunted by international police while chasing the mysterious People of the Snake to stop them from hiding the secret history of humankind. But when the family's friend, Sami, is poisoned, the People of the Snake force the Atlases to work for them in exchange for a cure. Their mission: to locate a legendary lost city and the tomb of the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl in the jungles of Honduras home to bandits, big cats, tarantulas and crocodiles. But the family's greatest enemy is themselves, as their squabbles threaten to get them into even deeper trouble.In order to reach the tomb, the family must survive ancient traps, jump out of a crashing plane, escape a jaguar's lair, climb a cliff of skulls, jump over a huge waterfall and escape from a trap of swinging blades!A brilliant heart-thumping sequel to the increasingly popular Jake Atlas and the Tomb of the Emerald Snake, thisTrade Review“Jake Atlas is madcap, reckless and daring.His adventures will keep you on the edge of your seat.” * George, 9, LoveReading *“An action-packed, mind-grabbing book that lured me in. Some people, e.g. the snake lady, are malicious and malevolent whereas others are considerate. Don't mess with the Atlas family!” * Katie, 11, LoveReading *“Great fun, this adventure will leave you wondering where the next adventure from Jake and his treasure hunting family will take you.” * Reading Zone *Rob Lloyd Jones was featured in Surrey Life giving tips on writing and finishing your first book. * Surrey Life *

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