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This mystery thriller by the Number One bestselling author of The
Inheritance Games is a gripping story of high stakes, betrayal, and
unpredictable twists. Perfect for fans of A Good Girls Guide to Murder.
"[A] Stephen Kinglike horror story...A chilling, bloody ghost story that resonates."-Kirkus From the highly acclaimed author of the Bone Witch trilogy comes a chilling story of a Japanese ghost looking for vengeance and the boy who has no choice but to trust her, lauded as a "a fantastically creepy story sure to keep readers up at night"-RT Book Reviews I am where dead children go. Okiku is a lonely soul. She has wandered the world for centuries, freeing the spirits of the murdered-dead. Once a victim herself, she now takes the lives of killers with the vengeance they're due. But releasing innocent ghosts from their ethereal tethers does not bring Okiku peace. Still she drifts on. Such is her existence, until she meets Tark. Evil writhes beneath the moody teen's skin, trapped by a series of intricate tattoos. While his neighbors fear him, Okiku knows the boy is not a monster. Tark needs to be freed from the malevolence that clings to him. There's just one problem: if the demon dies, so does its host. Suspenseful and creepy, The Girl from the Well is perfect for readers looking for Spooky books for young adults Japanese horror novels Ghost stories for teens East Asian folklore Praise for The Girl from the Well "There's a superior creep factor that is pervasive in every lyrical word of Chupeco's debut, and it's perfect for teens who enjoy traditional horror movies...the story is solidly scary and well worth the read."-Booklist "Chupeco makes a powerful debut with this unsettling ghost story...told in a marvelously disjointed fashion from Okiku's numbers-obsessed point of view, this story unfolds with creepy imagery and an intimate appreciation for Japanese horror, myth, and legend."-Publishers Weekly STARRED review "It hit all the right horror notes with me, and I absolutely recommend it to fans looking for a good scare."-The Book Smugglers
Eva has set her sights on studying English at Oxford University.
Atmospheric old libraries; secret societies; eccentric professors –
it’s the stuff of her dreams.
Be prepared to be scared again in the nail-biting sequel to HappyHead.
Squid Game meets They Both Die at the End in the first in a thrilling
new YA series.
Hannes Joubert en sy Melkbosmaats word betrek by 'n permeloenstroopsindikaat op hulle dorp. Hannes en Zander lei 'n sorgelose longboard-lewe van surf en elke Vrydag milkshakes drink by Goofies, waar hulle vriendin Luna na skool waitress. Zander en Hannes merk een middag 'n paneelwa sonder nommerplate op. Hannes se speurinstink skop in en hulle volg die kar tot by die see, waar verdagte mans uitklim met staalmesse en nette. Die volgende oomblik is hulle vasgebind agterin die paneelwa!
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Divergent with a special edition of the internationally bestselling series that inspired a series of major motion pictures starring Shailene Woodley. This edition features exclusive content from Veronica Roth and beautiful reimagined cover art from award-winning illustrator Victo Ngai. In the world of Divergent, society is divided into five factions – Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful) and Erudite (the intelligent). Every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. Beatrice Prior must choose between staying with her family and being who she really is. Her choice shocks everyone – including herself. During the initiation that follows, Tris and her fellow initiates undergo extreme tests with devastating consequences. As initiation transforms them, Tris must determine who her friends really are – and whether she can trust the man who both threatens and protects her. Because Tris has a deadly secret. And as growing conflict threatens to unravel their seemingly perfect society, this secret might save those she loves … or it might destroy her.
Two siblings investigate the murder of a friend only to unearth even more deadly mysteries in their small town in this page-turning young adult thriller from the acclaimed author of Their Vicious Games.
When Daphne Green discovers that her father has hired a bodyguard to
protect her, her privileged life is upended. Although Milosh Petrov is
anything but what she expected from a bodyguard – he’s 18, incredibly
handsome, and determined he is going to protect her whether she likes
it or not.
Welcome to the FAYZ! The first bookin the bestselling cult YA series that Stephen King calls a ‘driving, torrential narrative’. In the blink of an eye all the adults disappear in a small town in southern California and no one knows why. Cut off from the outside world, those that are left are trapped, and there’s no help on the way. Sam Temple and his friends must do all they can to survive. Chaos rules the streets. Gangs begin to form. Sides are chosen – strong or weak. Cruel or humane. And then there are those who begin to develop powers … The GONE series is Lord of the Flies for the 21st century. In turns breathtaking, harrowing, and utterly terrifying. Its complex characters and moral dilemmas will delight fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent and The Maze Runner. This is dystopian fiction at its best.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights come to life in these pulse-pounding graphic novel stories! What do you wish for most? It's a question that Oswald, Sarah, and Oscar think they know the answer to. Oswald wishes his summer wasn't so boring, Sarah wishes to be beautiful, and Oscar wishes to get his hands on the mechanical toy that's out of stock all over town. But in the twisted world of Five Nights at Freddy's, their hearts' deepest desires have an unexpected cost. Told through delightfully scary artwork Three novella-length comic stories that will keep even the bravest player up at night This collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fans.
This mystery thriller by the Number One bestselling author of The
Inheritance Games is a gripping story of high stakes, betrayal, and
unpredictable twists. Perfect for fans of A Good Girls Guide to Murder.
Uiteindelik kan Daniël en sy vriende vir ’n naweek na die plot gaan en ontspan – en sommer ook wegkom van Peet wat al weer op hulle spoor is. Maar Daniël se sussie, Chrissie, is siek met iets wat aansteeklik lyk en die dokter het gesê hulle mag nie naby haar kom nie. Daniël vind die perfekte oplossing: Hulle kan langs die rivier kamp! Terwyl hulle met binnebande in die rivier afdryf, sien hulle iets wat verdag lyk by oom Giel Larson se plek. Dalk is dit niks, maar sê nou die oom is werklik in die moeilikheid. Hulle rustige kampnaweek raak baie vinnig baie gevaarlik wanneer hulle gaan ondersoek instel … Kamp is nie vir sissies nie!
They're in a race to save his dad ... and the world. When his dad disappears, Arun Lal is amazed to discover that he was secretly working on a classified project and has been kidnapped by people intent on stealing it. Along with his geeky best friend Sam and tough-talking Donna, Arun is plunged into a race to rescue his father and find his creation before the thieves can turn it into a destructive global weapon... Full of thrilling high-octane car chases and more, this is the first in an explosive new action-adventure middle grade series. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Alex Rider, CHERUB and Mission: Impossible. Arun, Donna and Sam are ordinary school kids with an extraordinary secret. They are S.T.E.A.L.T.H., a crack team of agents in charge of the most cutting-edge piece of tech the world doesn't know exists: MANDROID. Always flying under the radar, they solve crimes, prevent disasters and rescue the innocent - and they STILL have to get their homework in on time!
Paul en Alicia was op die verkeerde plek op die verkeerde tyd - Paul het 'n moord aanskou en Alicia het vir die eerste keer in haar lewe skool ge- bunk omdat sy ontsteld was oor iets wat gebeur het. Die twee hoërskoolleerders van Bloemfontein word saam met ander jongmense gevange gehou in 'n luukse huis vol gruwels. Uitkomkans is daar nie, maar dinge raak so erg dat hulle hul lewens gaan waag om weg te kom. 'n Spanningsvolle verhaal met temas mensehandel, dwelmhandel en moord.
In 1982, two teenagers-serial killer survivor Emma Lewis and US Marshal candidate Travis Bell-are recruited by the FBI to interview convicted juvenile killers and provide insight and advice on cold cases. From the start, Emma and Travis develop a quick friendship, gaining information from juvenile murderers that even the FBI can't crack. But when the team is called in to give advice on an active case-a serial killer who exclusively hunts teenagers-things begin to unravel. Working against the clock, they must turn to one of the country's most notorious incarcerated murderers for help: teenage sociopath Simon Gutmunsson. Despite Travis's objections, Emma becomes the conduit between Simon and the FBI team. But while Simon seems to be giving them the information they need to save lives, he's an expert manipulator playing a very long game...and he has his sights set on Emma. Captivating, harrowing, and chilling, None Shall Sleep is an all-too-timely exploration of not only the monsters that live among us, but also the monsters that live inside us.
Jodi never asked to be a Thrasher – a member of the high school elite.
But Jodi has been best friends with Zack Thrasher her whole life, and
like it or not, that means she’s branded a Thrasher by the rest of the
school. And different as she feels to the other four Thrashers – all
talented, privileged and beautiful – she can’t help appreciating her
social status, especially compared to her violent home life. |
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