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Killer Instinct (Paperback): Jennifer Lynn Barnes Killer Instinct (Paperback)
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
R280 R250 Discovery Miles 2 500 Save R30 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Cold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.

Cassie Hobbes has a gift for profiling people. Her talent has landed her a spot in an elite FBI programme. After barely escaping a confrontation with an unbalanced killer obsessed with her mother's murder, Cassie hopes she and the rest of the team can stick to solving cold cases from a distance.

But when victims of a brutal new serial killer start turning up, the Naturals are pulled into an active case that strikes too close to home: the killer is a perfect copycat of one of their incarcerated fathers - a man he'd do anything to forget. Forced deeper into a murderer's psyche than ever before, will the Naturals be able to outsmart his brutal mind games before he twists them into his web for good?

Born smart. Born tough. Born FBI.

Of Flame and Fury (Paperback): Mikayla Bridge Of Flame and Fury (Paperback)
Mikayla Bridge
R295 R230 Discovery Miles 2 300 Save R65 (22%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Fourth Wing meets The Fast and the Furious in Of Flame and Fury, by debut author Mikayla Bridge. With deadly phoenixes, edge-of-your-seat action and a smouldering enemies-to-lovers romance, you won't want to miss the hottest YA fantasy of the summer.

Phoenix racing; hotter than F1. Deadlier than dragons.

On an island built from ash and shrouded in fire, phoenix racing is the most profitable – and deadly – work you can find. No one knows that better than Kelyn Varra and her crew, the Crimson Howlers.

When the Howler's rider is brutally killed during a race, Kel is forced to join forces with arrogant, hot-headed Warren Coupers – the last person she would ever want on her team. But with her rising debts and threats to her beloved phoenix, Savita, the pressure to win has never been higher; and Kel is left with no other choice.

As tensions rise on and off the track, a mysterious tech mogul takes an unsettling interest in the team. Amidst perilous races, the threat of an unstoppable disease and her growing attraction to Coup, Kel soon uncovers a sinister plot that will threaten everything she cares for, as she fights to keep Savita and her magic out of the hands of those who would use it for their own gain . . .

Run Away with Me (Paperback): J. L. Simmonds Run Away with Me (Paperback)
J. L. Simmonds
R280 R256 Discovery Miles 2 560 Save R24 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Two teenage runaways. One vintage Mustang. A life-changing road trip. So strap in, because this is going to be one hell of a ride.

‘Bold and romantic, Run Away With Me is a road trip thriller that starts at high speed and doesn’t let up.’ Erik J. Brown, author of All That’s Left in the World

Jessie 'Mouse' Swift needs to get the hell out of Seattle. A few days ago she admitted to wanting her abusive stepfather dead, only to come home and find his murdered body. So when a girl from school offers Jessie a ride in her vintage red Mustang, they embark on an unexpected road trip across America.

Brooke Summer is everything Jessie isn’t: popular, confident, wealthy and heart-stoppingly beautiful, and Jessie has been in love with her from afar for years. But Brooke is hiding her own secrets . . .

With the cops and other sinister figures on their tail, how long can Jessie and Brooke stay on the run before they’re caught? And as their friendship blossoms into something more, can they find a future worth running to together?

A coming-of-age thriller-romance, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson, Casey McQuiston and Tess Sharpe, with a nod to Thelma & Louise and Drive-Away Dolls.

Darkly (Paperback): Marisha Pessl Darkly (Paperback)
Marisha Pessl
R275 R249 Discovery Miles 2 490 Save R26 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The New York Times bestselling author of Night Film spins a twisted web in this masterful YA psychological thriller about the dark legacy of a notorious games designer.

A seemingly ordinary high school student. A mysterious summer internship. And a legendary games designer, now dead.

When an ad for an internship with the Louisiana Veda Foundation appears, Arcadia 'Dia' Gannon rushes to apply. Veda's game-making empire, Darkly, was renowned for its ingenious and terrifying games back in the day and Dia is as obsessed with them as anyone.

The remaining games are priced like highly sought-after works of art, with the rarest and most notorious commanding tens of millions of dollars at auction. Now, Dia is thrust into the enigmatic heart of the operation. But who are these other interns? Why do they all seem to have something to hide? And why was she really chosen? It soon becomes clear that this summer will be the most twisted Darkly game of all.

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (Paperback): Holly Jackson A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (Paperback)
Holly Jackson
R293 Discovery Miles 2 930 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Close Protection (Paperback): Eden Victoria Close Protection (Paperback)
Eden Victoria
R295 R229 Discovery Miles 2 290 Save R66 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

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.

But bodyguards aren’t exactly a coveted accessory, and the pair agree that in social settings Milosh will pose as her boyfriend to save questions. Turns out Milosh is just as good at being a fake boyfriend as he is at being a bodyguard.

And when Daphne realises that the threat to her life is very real, her initial reluctance is replaced with a desire to survive… And who better to closely protect her.

As Good As Dead (Paperback): Holly Jackson As Good As Dead (Paperback)
Holly Jackson 2
R235 R210 Discovery Miles 2 100 Save R25 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The third and final thrilling book in the bestselling, award-winning A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder trilogy.

Pip Fitz-Amobi is haunted by the way her last investigation ended. Soon she’ll be leaving for Cambridge University but then another case finds her . . . and this time it’s all about Pip.

Pip is used to online death threats, but there’s one that catches her eye, someone who keeps asking: who will look for you when you’re the one who disappears? And it’s not just online. Pip has a stalker who knows where she lives. The police refuse to act and then Pip finds connections between her stalker and a local serial killer. The killer has been in prison for six years, but Pip suspects that the wrong man is behind bars.

As the deadly game plays out, Pip realises that everything in Little Kilton is finally coming full circle. If Pip doesn’t find the answers, this time she will be the one who disappears.

The Grandest Game (Paperback): Jennifer Lynn Barnes The Grandest Game (Paperback)
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
R250 R223 Discovery Miles 2 230 Save R27 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Impossible puzzles, shocking twists and addictive romance combine in this unmissable new chapter in the #1 bestselling INHERITANCE GAMES saga - guaranteed to keep you hooked until the very last page . . .

A RUTHLESS GAME. SEVEN MYSTERY PLAYERS. LOVE AND LIVES ARE AT STAKE.

Welcome to the Grandest Game, a life-changing competition run by billionaire Avery Grambs and the four infamous Hawthorne brothers.

LYRA tells herself she’s only playing for the money – not for answers about her father’s death and certainly not to confront the infuriating, enigmatic GRAYSON Hawthorne. Facing off against Lyra are GIGI, Grayson’s half-sister, who is determined to prove herself, and ROHAN, who has few morals, a dangerous skill set, and no future – unless he wins the game.

Swept away to a luxury private island, Lyra, Gigi and Rohan must do whatever it takes to best one another, a cast of formidable rivals, and a game that only the sharpest minds can conquer. As sparks fly and the challenges push the players to their limits, it becomes clear that everyone has secrets, ad the past won’t stay buried forever.

WHO HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN?

Til Death (Paperback): Busayo Matuluko Til Death (Paperback)
Busayo Matuluko
R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The instant bestseller slick and addictive YA mystery thriller that celebrates the nuances and dramas of Nigerian family and culture, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus. Save the date . . . for a killer wedding! True-crime-obsessed Lara Oyinlola is heading to Lagos for her favourite cousin, Dérin’s, wedding. It’s going to be a holiday filled with glitzy dress-fittings, glamorous parties and, of course, the star-studded event of the year. But everything isn’t perfect in Dérin’s world. She’s been receiving anonymous threats telling her to cancel the wedding . . . or face dire consequences. This is the moment Lara’s been waiting for: put her sleuthing knowledge to work and solve a real-life mystery. As Lara investigates, what she doesn’t expect to uncover is a web of secrets, malicious crimes, and near‑death encounters which promise to tear the family apart for good . . . With sinister secrets, bitchy bridesmaids, annoying exes, and a gossip-loving amateur detective, this gripping mystery thriller from a standout debut author and award-nominated BookTokker will have readers hooked.

96 Miles (Paperback): J L Esplin 96 Miles (Paperback)
J L Esplin
R311 R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Save R17 (5%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Domain (Paperback): Rohan Gavin Domain (Paperback)
Rohan Gavin
R249 Discovery Miles 2 490 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Always online . . . until they want you off. Permanently.

Just imagine . . . Hundreds of apps available at the blink of an eye: skills ranging from martial artist to concert pianist, streamed directly to your brain - also known as your 'Domain'.

Orphaned teen Porter Simms agrees to test an experimental technology developed by his late parents. But there's a major catch. He is permanently online, a device of the government, and every time he uses the skills, it takes a toll on his mind.

To make matters worse, an unseen enemy wants him taken offline - for good.

Porter must race to prevent a deadly catastrophe before he loses the most important thing - himself.

A new edge-of-your-seat adventure for fans of Anthony Horowitz and Eoin Colfer.

Prey Zone: The Serpent's Lair (Paperback): Wilbur Smith, Keith Chapman, Steve Cole Prey Zone: The Serpent's Lair (Paperback)
Wilbur Smith, Keith Chapman, Steve Cole
R233 R205 Discovery Miles 2 050 Save R28 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The electrifying sequel to Wilbur Smith's new series for the next generation - starring teen protagonists Ralph and Robyn Ballantyne. In the wild Lebombo Mountains of South Africa, Ralph and Robyn are on the run from the nefarious Josef Gerhard. His beastly man-made predasaurs have unleashed a deadly virus and only the Ballantynes have the evidence to prove it. They need to regroup and plan their next move if they want to stop him before it's too late and find a cure for the virus. But deep in the forest, dangers lurk; poachers are circling, and Gerhard has a brand-new creation he wants to show off, if he can lure the Ballantynes to its lair... Can they outrun him in time to expose his monstrous crimes? And more importantly will they make it out of the serpent's lair alive? Get ready for more predasaurs, more betrayals and more action in the thrilling sequel to PREY ZONE!

The Champions (Paperback): Kara Thomas The Champions (Paperback)
Kara Thomas
R250 R227 Discovery Miles 2 270 Save R23 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

When newcomer Hadley is assigned to cover the football team for the school newspaper, she gets way more than she bargained for. After one of the players is mysteriously poisoned, she starts to receive strange emails from an anonymous source, warning her to stay away from the team. Soon, a second player is killed, and the town’s well-kept secrets start to unravel . . .

Now she must find answers and stop the killer . . . or risk becoming their next target.

HappyHead (Paperback): Josh Silver HappyHead (Paperback)
Josh Silver
R297 R276 Discovery Miles 2 760 Save R21 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Squid Game meets They Both Die at the End in the first in a thrilling new YA series.

We are in an epidemic. An epidemic of unhappiness.

Friends, here is the good news: HappyHead has the answer.

When Seb is offered a place on a radical retreat designed to solve the national crisis of teenage unhappiness, he is determined to change how people see him and make his parents proud. But as he finds himself drawn to the enigmatic Finn, Seb starts to question the true nature of the challenges they must undergo. The deeper into the programme the boys get, the more disturbing the assessments become, until it’s clear there may be no escape...

Girl, Missing - The top-ten bestselling thriller (Paperback, 10th anniversary edition): Sophie McKenzie Girl, Missing - The top-ten bestselling thriller (Paperback, 10th anniversary edition)
Sophie McKenzie 2
R249 R227 Discovery Miles 2 270 Save R22 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

What if everything you thought you knew about your life was a lie? Girl, Missing is the blockbuster bestselling title from million-copy selling writer Sophie McKenzie. Lauren is adopted and eager to know more about her mysterious past. But when she discovers she may have been snatched from her family as a baby, her whole life suddenly feels like a sham. Could her adoptive parents really have been responsible for kidnapping her? Running away from her family to seek out the truth, Lauren's journey takes her deeper and deeper into danger as she realises that someone wants to stop her uncovering what really happened when she was a baby. Girl, Missing is the book that launched the queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie, and is a must-have for readers that are yet to discover this modern classic. *Boy, Missing, the page-turning World Book Day 2022 book set in the Missing world is out now!* Other books by Sophie McKenzie: Sister, Missing Missing Me Boy, Missing Hide and Secrets Truth or Dare Praise for Girl, Missing: 'Page-turning' The Independent 'Will have you gripped for hours' Sunday Express 'Please read this book: it is brilliant!' The Guardian 'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie McKenzie. Why? Because noboody does it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author 'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author 'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror

Cinderella Is Dead (Paperback): Kalynn Bayron Cinderella Is Dead (Paperback)
Kalynn Bayron 2
R281 R235 Discovery Miles 2 350 Save R46 (16%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

It's 200 years since Cinderella found her prince, but the fairytale is over.

Sophia knows the story though, off by heart. Because every girl has to recite it daily, from when she's tiny until the night she's sent to the royal ball for choosing. And every girl knows that she has only one chance. For the lives of those not chosen by a man at the ball . are forfeit.

But Sophia doesn't want to be chosen - she's in love with her best friend, Erin, and hates the idea of being traded like cattle. And when Sophia's night at the ball goes horribly wrong, she must run for her life. Alone and terrified, she finds herself hiding in Cinderella's tomb. And there she meets someone who will show her that she has the power to remake her world .

An electrifying twist on the classic fairytale that will inspire girls to break out of limiting stereotypes and follow their dreams!

One Of Us Is Lying (Paperback): Karen M McManus One Of Us Is Lying (Paperback)
Karen M McManus 2
R250 R231 Discovery Miles 2 310 Save R19 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Five students go to detention. Only four leave alive. For fans of Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars, this is the perfect high school thriller.Yale hopeful Bronwyn has never publicly broken a rule.Sports star Cooper only knows what he's doing in the baseball diamond.Bad body Nate is one misstep away from a life of crime.Prom queen Addy is holding together the cracks in her perfect life.And outsider Simon, creator of the notorious gossip app at Bayview High, won't ever talk about any of them again.He dies 24 hours before he could post their deepest secrets online. Investigators conclude it's no accident. All of them are suspects.Everyone has secrets, right?What really matters is how far you'll go to protect them.

The Girl from the Well (Paperback): Rin Chupeco The Girl from the Well (Paperback)
Rin Chupeco
R290 Discovery Miles 2 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"[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

Cursed Tales: The Pharaoh of Asco Express (Paperback): Jake R. Wilson Cursed Tales: The Pharaoh of Asco Express (Paperback)
Jake R. Wilson; Illustrated by Sian James
R273 R248 Discovery Miles 2 480 Save R25 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Whatever happens, no matter what, DO NOT step into Asco Express because you might just end up leaving with more than you bargained for... When eleven-year-old Wesley stops by at a mysterious local shop to buy a drink, he does not realise the trouble he is getting himself into. CURSED by the fiendish Pharaoh AKAHTEN IX, Wesley and his friends, Marishana and Aiden, must solve the evil spell quickly or be trapped for all ETERNITY! Cursed Tales is a brand-new series bringing ancient scares to life. Readers BEWARE - this story will leave you wrapped up and wanting your mummy!

Sweepslag (Afrikaans, Paperback): Annerle Barnard Sweepslag (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Annerle Barnard
R265 R249 Discovery Miles 2 490 Save R16 (6%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

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.

Find Me (2-in-1) (Paperback): Tahereh Mafi Find Me (2-in-1) (Paperback)
Tahereh Mafi 1
R200 R179 Discovery Miles 1 790 Save R21 (10%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Perfect for fans of Tahereh Mafi's New York Times bestselling Shatter Me trilogy, this book collects the final two companion novellas, Shadow Me and Reveal Me, leading up to the explosive final in the series - coming next year.

Shadow Me

Juliette is still reeling from Warner's betrayal, and Kenji is trying to balance his friendship with her with his responsibilities as a leader of the resistance against the Reestablishment. Things get even more interesting when an unexpected person from Omega Point’s past surfaces.

Reveal Me

Readers are brought back to the Shatter Me world one last time before the final novel installment in the series hits shelves in 2020.

Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard and Leigh Bardugo.

All the Best Liars (Paperback): Amelia Kahaney All the Best Liars (Paperback)
Amelia Kahaney
R363 Discovery Miles 3 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Infestation (Paperback, Reprint ed.): Heidi Lang, Kati Bartkowski Infestation (Paperback, Reprint ed.)
Heidi Lang, Kati Bartkowski
R236 Discovery Miles 2 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
That's Not My Name (Paperback): Megan Lally That's Not My Name (Paperback)
Megan Lally
R290 R259 Discovery Miles 2 590 Save R31 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

She thought she had her life back. She was wrong. A gripping debut thriller perfect for fans of Natalie D. Richards and Vincent Ralph.

Shivering and bruised, a teen wakes up on the side of a dirt road with no memory of how she got there―or who she is. A passing officer takes her to the police station, and not long after, a frantic man arrives. He's been searching for her for hours. He has her school ID, her birth certificate, and even family photos.

He is her father. Her name is Mary. Or so he says.

When Lola slammed the car door and stormed off into the night, Drew thought they just needed some time to cool off. Except Lola disappeared, and the sheriff, his friends, and the whole town are convinced Drew murdered his girlfriend. Forget proving his innocence, he needs to find her before it's too late. The longer Lola is missing, the fewer leads there are to follow…and the more danger they both are in.

Die Avonture van Anna Atoom (Afrikaans, Paperback): Elizabeth Wasserman Die Avonture van Anna Atoom (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Elizabeth Wasserman
R325 R305 Discovery Miles 3 050 Save R20 (6%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Die lewe op 'n eiland in die Indiese Oseaan is op die oog af idillies, maar Anna Atoom is eintlik nogal eensaam. Haar ma is dag in en dag uit aan die werk in die laboratorium, van waar sy die aarde monitor vir dreigende omgewingsrampe. Dis juis so 'n krisis wat Anna van haar pragtige eiland na die verste uithoeke van die planeet neem. Net sy kan die wêreld red!

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