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Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments (Hardcover): T L Huchu Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments (Hardcover)
T L Huchu
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R537 R440 Discovery Miles 4 400 Save R97 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments by T. L. Huchu is the second spellbinding book in the Edinburgh Nights series. 'Stupendously engaging' - Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London Some secrets are meant to stay buried When Ropa Moyo discovered an occult underground library, she expected great things. She's really into Edinburgh's secret societies - but turns out they are less into her. So instead of getting paid to work magic, she's had to accept a crummy unpaid internship. And her with bills to pay and a pet fox to feed. Then her friend Priya offers her a job on the side. Priya works at Our Lady of Mysterious Maladies, a very specialized hospital, where a new illness is resisting magical and medical remedies alike. The first patient was a teenage boy, Max Wu, and his healers are baffled. If Ropa can solve the case, she might earn as she learns - and impress her mentor, Sir Callander. Her sleuthing will lead her to a lost fortune, an avenging spirit and a secret buried deep in Scotland's past. But how are they connected? Lives are at stake and Ropa is running out of time. Praise for The Library of the Dead: 'Roll on the sequel' - The Times 'One of the strangest and most compelling fantasy worlds you'll see all year' - SFX

Time Will Tell (Paperback): Barry Lyga Time Will Tell (Paperback)
Barry Lyga
R266 R229 Discovery Miles 2 290 Save R37 (14%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A young-adult thriller ricocheting between the bigotry of the past and present as teens unravel their parents' secrets. Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying -- now in paperback!Four teens have dug up the time capsule that their parents buried in 1986 and never bothered to recover. But in addition to the expected ephemera of mixtapes, Walkmans, photographs, letters, toys, and assorted junk, Elayah, Liam, Marcie, and Jorja discover something sinister: a hunting knife stained with blood and wrapped with a note. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to kill anyone."As the action dramatically alternates between the present day and 1986, the mystery unfolds and the sins of the past echo into today. The teens haven't just unearthed a time capsule: they've also dug up pain and secrets that someone--maybe one of their own parents--is willing to kill for.

Mystery of the Lost Lynx (Paperback): Tamra Wight Mystery of the Lost Lynx (Paperback)
Tamra Wight; Illustrated by Carl Di Rocco
R420 R354 Discovery Miles 3 540 Save R66 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Diva Cooks Up a Storm (Paperback): Krista Davis The Diva Cooks Up a Storm (Paperback)
Krista Davis
R438 R365 Discovery Miles 3 650 Save R73 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
When Did You See Her Last? (Paperback): Lemony Snicket When Did You See Her Last? (Paperback)
Lemony Snicket 1
R254 R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Save R30 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Before he wrote 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', Lemony Snicket asked all the wrong questions. Four to be exact. This is the account of the second question. In the fading town of Stain'd-by-the-Sea, young apprentice Lemony Snicket has a new case to solve when he and his chaperone are hired to find a missing girl. Is the girl a runaway? Or was she kidnapped? Was she seen last at the grocery store? Or could she have stopped at the diner? Is it really any of your business? In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent. You'll laugh only if you find humour in gothic and mysterious things involving detectives and crime solving. Lemony's other literary outings in, 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' have sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey. And in the future things are poised to get much worse, thanks to the forthcoming Netflix series directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. You have been warned. Have you read all four mysterious titles in the Wrong Questions series? 'Who Could That Be at the This Hour?' 'When Did You See Her Last?' 'Shouldn't You Be in School?' 'Why is This Night Different from All Other Nights?' Author Lemony Snicket was born before you were and is likely to die before you as well. He was born in a small town where the inhabitants were suspicious and prone to riot. He grew up near the sea and currently lives beneath it. Until recently, he was living somewhere else. He is a broken man, wracked with misery and despair as a result of writing 'A Series of Unfortunate Events'. He spends his days wandering the countryside weeping and moaning and his evenings eating hastily-prepared meals. Artist Seth has portrayed suspicious circumstances and shady characters in much of his work. He is a multi-award-winning cartoonist, author and artist, whose works include Palookaville and Clyde Fans.

Super Cats v Maximus Fang (Paperback): Gwyneth Rees Super Cats v Maximus Fang (Paperback)
Gwyneth Rees; Illustrated by Becka Moor 1
R189 R154 Discovery Miles 1 540 Save R35 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Cats with superpowers! This brand-new series from bestselling author Gwyneth Rees is every young animal lover's dream come true. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb, Alex T. Smith, and those who want their animal stories with a bit more action!

Now that Tagg and Sugarfoot have developed their superpowers, they are recruited for a special mission by Topaz Top Cat.

They've just heard that an evil supervillain is back in town and that can only mean one thing - he is going to break his partner in crime out of prison and finish one last devious job. The super cats have to stop them!

In order to get more information, Tagg and Sugarfoot will need to infiltrate Hamish's infamous band of Hit Cats. They are going to need all their wits - and superpowers - about them this time!

The Kingdom of Rattlesnake Mountain (Paperback): Karel Hayes The Kingdom of Rattlesnake Mountain (Paperback)
Karel Hayes
R481 R395 Discovery Miles 3 950 Save R86 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The exhilarating second book in acclaimed children's author Karel Hayes' Lake Kanakonda trilogy. Spring has come again to Lake Kanakondah, but it is not a peaceful spring. A menacing presence has invaded the deep dark waters of the bottomless lake. Caught in a mystery that began a long time ago in Peru, Alex, Maizy, and Harvey must right a wrong to save their lake. When Harvey disappears, Alex and Maizy find themselves fighting a dangerous force that plummets them spinning into an upside down world with no way home. With every step they take, the ancient mystery grows dangerously unsolvable, until Alex and Maizy are left wondering if they can right the wrong, find Harvey, and save Lake Kanakondah-and most important: find their way home?

The Mystery of the Grand Bazaar (Paperback): Jordan Moore The Mystery of the Grand Bazaar (Paperback)
Jordan Moore
R222 R166 Discovery Miles 1 660 Save R56 (25%) Out of stock

Young readers will love the beautiful illustrations and adventurous text in this story about a young boy named Zeyd who enjoys working at the bazaar. One day, someone does the unthinkable and steals a bag of gold coins from the rug merchant! When the other merchants decide to close the bazaar until the thief is found, Zeyd finds an unlikely culprit.

S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Droid of Doom (Paperback): Melinda Metz S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Droid of Doom (Paperback)
Melinda Metz; Illustrated by Heath McKenzie
R249 R187 Discovery Miles 1 870 Save R62 (25%) Out of stock
Museum Mystery Squad and the Case of the Moving Mammoth (Paperback): Mike Nicholson Museum Mystery Squad and the Case of the Moving Mammoth (Paperback)
Mike Nicholson; Illustrated by Mike Phillips
R220 R179 Discovery Miles 1 790 Save R41 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Some people think that museums are boring places full of glass cases, dust and stuff no-one cares about: wrong! In a hidden headquarters below the exhibits there's a gang ready to handle dangerous, spooky or just plain weird problems: the Museum Mystery Squad. Techie-genius Nabster, mile-a-minute Kennedy, and sharp-eyed Laurie (along with Colin the hamster!) tackle the surprising conundrums happening at the museum. From moving pre-historic creatures and secret Egyptian codes to missing treasure and strange messages from the past, there's no brain-twisting, totally improbable puzzle the Squad can't solve. -------------- There's nothing deader than a mammoth -- not just dead but completely extinct. So how can it be moving at night? In the Case of the Moving Mammoth, the Squad investigate the museum's new star exhibit, on loan from Tyrone O'Saurus, ringmaster of the travelling Dinosaur Circus. There must be a reasonable explanation for a shifting stuffed prefistoric animal. Can they sift through the clues and unravel the puzzle before the museum faces a mammoth-sized problem? --------------- Young readers will love the riddles, red herrings and big reveals jam-packed into this fun-filled series of mystery stories by Mike Nicholson. The enjoyable extras like wacky facts and activities, as well as zany illustrations by Mike Phillips, will keep amateur detectives entertained for hours.

Jonny Jakes Investigates the Old School Ghoul (Hardcover): Malcolm Judge Jonny Jakes Investigates the Old School Ghoul (Hardcover)
Malcolm Judge
R715 R544 Discovery Miles 5 440 Save R171 (24%) Out of stock
The Art Detectives visit Venice (Paperback): Bjorn Sortland The Art Detectives visit Venice (Paperback)
Bjorn Sortland
R218 R156 Discovery Miles 1 560 Save R62 (28%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Secrets of a Sun King (Paperback): Emma Carroll Secrets of a Sun King (Paperback)
Emma Carroll 1
R228 R190 Discovery Miles 1 900 Save R38 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

London, 1922.

A discovery from ancient Egypt . . .

A cursed package . . .

The untold story of a young pharaoh . . .

When Lilian Kaye finds a parcel on her grandad's doorstep, she is shocked to see who sent it: a famous Egyptologist, found dead that very morning, according to every newspaper in England!

The mysterious package holds the key to a story . . . about a king whose tomb archaeologists are desperately hunting for.

Lil and her friends must embark on an incredible journey - to return the package to its resting place, to protect those they love, and to break the deadly pharaoh's curse . . .

Waiting For Murder (Paperback): Fleur Hitchcock Waiting For Murder (Paperback)
Fleur Hitchcock 1
R252 R206 Discovery Miles 2 060 Save R46 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

It's a long, hot summer. As the water drains away from the reservoir, a car emerges. And there seems to be a body in it, a body that then disappears... Daniel and Florence start to investigate and uncover a long-ago robbery, missing gold and murder. When the drought breaks, everything is swept downstream and the truth is revealed... Another thriller from the brilliant author of Murder at Midwinter.

Famous Five: Five On Finniston Farm - Book 18 (Paperback): Enid Blyton Famous Five: Five On Finniston Farm - Book 18 (Paperback)
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R195 R156 Discovery Miles 1 560 Save R39 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks! In book eighteen, the Famous Five hunt for the lost dungeons of a ruined castle on Finniston Farm. The friends are determined to find them, and whatever they hide, but they are not alone. Can the Famous Five get there first? Fantastic new cover art by Laura Ellen Anderson will draw young readers into this accessible timeless classic.

Gideon Green In Black And White (Paperback): Katie Henry Gideon Green In Black And White (Paperback)
Katie Henry
R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Truly Devious meets Turtles All the Way Down in critically acclaimed author Katie Henry’s YA contemporary comedic mystery, a hilarious send-up of the hardboiled detective genre that spotlights family, friendship, and love.

Gideon’s short-lived run as a locally famous boy detective ended when middle school started, and everyone else—including his best friend, Lily—moved on while Gideon kept holding on to his trench coat, fedora, and his treasured film noir collection. Now he’s sixteen and officially retired. That is, until Lily shows up suddenly at Gideon’s door, needing his help.

He might be mad at her for cutting him off with no explanation, but Gideon can’t turn down a case. As a cover, Gideon joins Lily on the school paper. Surprisingly, he finds himself warming up to the welcoming, close-knit staff . . . especially Tess, the cute, witty editor-in-chief.

But as the case gets bigger than Gideon or Lily could have anticipated, Gideon must balance his black-and-white quest for the truth with the full colors of real life—or risk a permanent fade to black.

The Birthday Surprise (Paperback): Clara Vulliamy The Birthday Surprise (Paperback)
Clara Vulliamy 1
R180 R144 Discovery Miles 1 440 Save R36 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Dot, her best friend Beans and her dog McClusky all love sniffing out a good mystery and together they will solve the case and save the day . . .

(This ebook is optimised for Kindle tablets and the Kindle App. It is not suitable for e-Ink kindle devices, such as the PaperWhite. We recommend you download a sample to your device before purchase if in doubt.)

Dotty is sporty, funny, creative, clever and FEARLESS: She is great with codes and puzzles and most of all – if there’s a mystery to solve – she’s your girl. This time round her trusty sidekick, Beans and TOP DOG, McClusky are keeping secrets from Dotty – will she like their surprise?

Imali yesipoki (Zulu, Paperback): Sandile Ngwenya Imali yesipoki (Zulu, Paperback)
Sandile Ngwenya
R260 R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Save R36 (14%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Translated as "The Ghost's Treasure", this is the story of Sgegede who, with the help of a witchdoctor, digs up his late grandfather's buried treasure of Kruger rands.

He underhandedly converts them to cash with the help of some clever IT friends, but his family's sudden wealth raises eyebrows in the community, and Sgedede is consumed by a guilty conscience. His luck runs out when it emerges his grandfather might be involved in the murder of his new girlfriend's father.

Meanwhile some old "friends" turn up, also in search of the coins...

A Family Secret - A Timmi Tobbson Young Explorers Children's Adventure Book (Hardcover): J I Wagner, Brooke Vitale A Family Secret - A Timmi Tobbson Young Explorers Children's Adventure Book (Hardcover)
J I Wagner, Brooke Vitale; Illustrated by J G Ratti; Edited by Tracy Phua
R370 R320 Discovery Miles 3 200 Save R50 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Word Travelers and the Taj Mahal Mystery (Hardcover): Neha Rawat Word Travelers and the Taj Mahal Mystery (Hardcover)
Neha Rawat; Raj Haldar
R454 R365 Discovery Miles 3 650 Save R89 (20%) Out of stock

Are you ready for adventure? The first book in a new action-packed series from bestselling author Raj Haldar follows two best friends as they race to different parts of the world to solve mysteries and uncover lost treasures! It's a Super Saturday sleepover! That means best friends Eddie and Molly-Jean (who prefers to be called MJ) are going to play outside, create obstacle courses for MJ's newts, and watch their favorite movies-and then they'll travel to India to solve a mystery and help save a school-all before bedtime! This action-packed mystery story is perfect for anyone looking for: A wild adventure around the world that middle school kids will love! A story of two best friends solving mysteries with a little magic! Cool, new knowledge tucked inside an epic chapter book! A journey to India to learn the Hindi roots of the English language Magically travel around the world along with two best friends who decipher clues and uncover mysterious secrets. Can you help them find the golden key? "Reminiscent of Mary Pope Osborne's "Magic Tree House" series...contains the same mix of fantasy, adventure, and cultural discovery. Etymology is the distinctive feature here, and its importance is reflected in every part of the text."-School Library Journal, starred review

The Best of John Wagner's Judge Dredd (Hardcover): John Wagner The Best of John Wagner's Judge Dredd (Hardcover)
John Wagner; Artworks by Brian Bolland, Cam Kennedy, Carlos Ezquerra, Ian Gibson, …
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R574 Discovery Miles 5 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

He is one of the best-known voices in British comics, respected and revered for revitalising the industry in the 1970s and co-creating the iconic 'Lawman of the future' - Judge Dredd. In celebration of his forty-five years chronicling the madness and mayhem of Mega-City One, this collection features some of the funniest, most poignant and action-packed tales penned by the great man himself.

Elizabeth Webster and the Portal of Doom (Hardcover): William Lashner Elizabeth Webster and the Portal of Doom (Hardcover)
William Lashner
R535 R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Save R50 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Rickshaw to Horror - A Miss Mallard Mystery (Hardcover): Robert Quackenbush Rickshaw to Horror - A Miss Mallard Mystery (Hardcover)
Robert Quackenbush; Illustrated by Robert Quackenbush
R468 R384 Discovery Miles 3 840 Save R84 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Gone Too Far (Paperback, 2nd edition): Natalie D. Richards Gone Too Far (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Natalie D. Richards
R280 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R61 (22%) Ships in 6 - 11 working days

From Natalie D. Richards, the bestselling author of mystery books for teens, comes a YA psychological thriller book about a girl pulled into a dangerous revenge plot she can't escape, perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Natasha Preston.

Piper Woods can't wait to graduate and leave high school--and all its annoying cliques--behind. But when she finds a mysterious notebook filled with the sins of her fellow students, Piper is suddenly drowning in their secrets.

And she's not the only one who knows them. An anonymous text invites Piper to choose to punish the cheater, the bully, or the shoplifter. The popular kids with their dirty little secrets. With one text, Piper can make them pay.

But the truth can be dangerous...

Good Red Herring (Paperback): Susan Maxwell Good Red Herring (Paperback)
Susan Maxwell; Cover design or artwork by Steve Simpson
R259 R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Save R55 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An intriguing murder mystery set in an imaginary world, peopled by vampires, dimorphs, luchrupans and the odd - very odd - Salmon Farsade, an orphan with the ability to read auras. Salmon becomes apprenticed to Muinbeo's most famous nocturnal detective, the long-lived and sharp-toothed Inspector McCabe, and together they try to sniff out who killed Fen Maguire - and why. 'Hard silver light caught in her dark hair, the moon shadows giving her pointed face a romance it lacked in life. He wedged his nose against the clenched hand under the bent arm, against the blood-soaked earth where her life had finally trickled away. The ghost of wind, which only he could feel, stirred, and he raised his head. Cullen had learned the odour of her dead body, and turned to inhale the story of her death.'

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