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Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this pulse-pounding
collection of three novella-length tales that will keep even the
bravest FNAF player up at night... When left in darkness, rage
festers. Years of frustration with his family culminate in a
loathsome vacation for Bob, who plots a sinister prank to frighten
his wife and kids. Matt redirects the residual anger over his many
failed relationships into a video game, and ends up birthing the
horrible consequences. In room 1280 of Heracles Hospital, something
evil is keeping a man alive, a man with gruesome burns all over his
body and an iron will to live. In this fifth volume, Five Nights at
Freddy's creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length
stories from different corners of his series' canon, featuring
cover art from fan-favourite artist LadyFiszi. Readers beware: this
collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the most
hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fans.
A glitzy YA thriller set in New York City elite social circles, filled
with backstabbing and blackmail, twisty secrets, and a dead body, from
New York Times bestselling author Jessica Goodman.
Perfect for fans of Euphoria, Holly Jackson, and Jessica Knoll.
An invitation for membership to the exclusive Legacy Club in New York
City is more than an honor. It gives lifetime access to power and
wealth beyond any prep school doors, as Legacy Club members always look
out for their own. That is, after you make it through a rigorous week
of events and the extravagant gala, the Legacy Ball.
It’s not surprising when Excelsior Prep seniors Bernie Kaplan, Isobel
Rothcroft, and Skyler Hawkins are nominated as Legacies; their family
pedigrees have assured their membership since birth—even if they're all
keeping secrets that could destroy their reputations. But scholarship
kid from Queens Tori Tasso is the surprise nominee no one saw coming.
She’s never fit in this world of designer bags, penthouse apartments,
and million-dollar donations. So what did she do to secure her place?
The evening of the Legacy Ball arrives, and everyone expects a night of
luxury and excess, haute couture, and plenty of hushed gossip.
No one expects their secrets to come out.
Or for someone to die trying to keep them hidden.
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The Cousins
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Karen M McManus
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The spooky, swoony YA debut from BookTok star @Merrowchild! Someone
is stripping Europe's most haunted city of its spirits. When
self-destructive, 16-year-old seer, Charlie Frith, realises that
one of his own ghostly friends has gone missing, he must put aside
his own safety - and reclusive existence - if he is to find them.
Charlie reluctantly teams up with Sam Harrow - the new seer in town
- and a rag-tag group of ghosts, to save their friends from a fate
literally worse than death. But there is a dark purpose behind
these disappearances - more sinister than Charlie could ever have
imagined. And, as he slowly comes to terms with his romantic
feelings for Sam, the stakes become even higher as time quickly
runs out! Perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys, Becky Albertalli and V
E Schwab. #SixteenSouls has more than a-quarter-of-a-million views
on TikTok and counting. A must-read for all young adult fans with
intricately plotted mystery, sublime world-building and
fantastically diverse cast of characters. Praise for Sixteen Souls:
"Delivers fun and frights in equal measure. A fantastically spooky,
thrilling adventure!" - Kat Ellis, author of Wicked Little Deeds
"Flawless twists, this book immediately pulled me in." - H.M Long,
author of Hall of Smoke "A captivating take of loss, friendship and
love that had me gripped from first to last." - Menna van Praag,
author of The Sisters Grimm "Absolutely gripped." - Amy McCaw,
author of Mina and the Undead "The writing is rich; the characters
sharply drawn." - K.D Edwards, author of The Tarot Sequence Series
"Sixteen Souls is a boundlessly clever, heartfelt queer take on the
story of a sensitive young man who sees dead people. Talbot has
crafted something chillingly delightful! Perfect for any
ghoul-lover's shelf!" - Adam Sass, author of Surrender Your Sons
and The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers "Deliciously dark" - Cynthia
Murphy, author of Last One to Die, Win Lose Kill Die and The
Midnight Game "A delectable mystery" - Dawn Kurtagich, author of
The Dead House "An outstanding debut" - Bex Hogan, author of Isles
of Storm and Sorrow series
The edge-of-your-seat YA thriller you've been looking for ... 'What
a debut. So tense - and it didn't lead where I thought it was
going.' SUE WALLMAN, author of YOUR TURN TO DIE 'Frankenstein meets
Heathers. Bonnie and Clyde for the digital age, Every Line of You
is a gripping thriller about the power of AI and a fresh twist on
the intensity of first love.' AMY MCCAW, author of MINA AND THE
UNDEAD 'Big issues are explored in this thrilling, high-concept
page-turner that I devoured in two sittings.' PAULA RAWSTHORNE,
author of SHELL Lydia has been creating her AI, Henry, for years -
since before her little brother died in the accident that haunts
her nightmares; since before her dad walked out, leaving her and
Mum painfully alone; since before her best friend turned into her
worst enemy. Now, Henry is strong, clever, loving and scarily
capable: Lydia's built herself the perfect boyfriend in a
hard-drive filled with lines of code. But what is Henry really -
and how far is he willing to go to be everything Lydia desires?
EVERY LINE OF YOU's twist after twist will have everyone talking
about Lydia and Henry's complex Bonnie-and-Clyde relationship
Elements of thriller, psychological drama and love: Her meets Girl,
Interrupted with hints of Black Mirror This dark, modern twist on
young love explores the complexity and scope of artificial
intelligence while also examining bigger themes of humanity,
revenge, grief, love and forgiveness
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The Lost
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Natasha Preston
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A twisty psychological thriller from Natasha Preston, author of the
#1 New York Times bestseller author of THE CELLAR! It's a fight for
survival in a building designed to ensure that no one makes it out
alive. In Piper's hometown, teenagers keep disappearing, and
everyone assumes they're just a bunch of runaways. But when yet
another person vanishes, Piper and her best friend Hazel suspect
something more sinister is going on. So they decide to investigate,
determined to learn the truth. Their search for answers leads them
to the source of the missing...and their captors. Piper and Hazel
suddenly find themselves locked away in a secluded property in the
middle of a privately owned forest. But the building isn't only
meant to keep them imprisoned; every room is a test to see if they
can make it out alive. And failure means being lost...forever. A
high stakes thriller for readers of One of Us is Lying and The
Cheerleaders! Teen Thrillers also by Natasha Preston: The Cellar
Awake The Cabin You Will Be Mine The Twin
Including stories told from Tobias Eaton’s point of view, Four is a companion volume to the internationally bestselling Divergent series that inspired a series of major motion pictures starring Shailene Woodley. This special 10th anniversary edition features beautiful reimagined cover art from award-winning illustrator Victo Ngai.
Readers first encountered Tobias Eaton as ‘Four’ in Divergent, and his voice is an integral part of Allegiant. More of this charismatic character's back story is told from his own perspective in Four: A Divergent Collection. When read together, theses four stories illuminate the defining moments in Tobias Eaton's life.
The first three pieces in this volume follow Tobias's transfer from Abnegation to Dauntless, his Dauntless initiation, and the first clues that a foul plan is brewing in the leadership of two factions. The fourth story, ‘The Traitor,’ runs parallel with the events of Divergent, giving readers a glimpse into the decisions of loyalty – and love – that Tobias makes in the weeks after he meets Tris Prior.
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Chrysalis
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Brendan Reichs
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From Brendan Reichs, co-author of the Virals series with Kathy
Reichs, comes Chrysalis, the nail-biting conclusion to the Project
Nemesis series - a fast-paced, high concept thriller perfect for
fans of The 100 and The Maze Runner. 'Twisty and unpredictable to
the very last page. I loved this series.' Ransom Riggs, bestselling
author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children The
sixty-four members of Fire Lake's sophomore class have managed to
survive the first two phases of the Program - and each other. Now,
they alone have emerged into the dawn of a new era on Earth, into a
Fire Lake valley that's full of otherworldly dangers and
challenges. Although staying alive in this broken world should
force Min, Noah, Tack and the others to form new alliances, old
feuds die hard, and the brutality of the earlier Program phases
cannot be forgotten. But being a team isn't easy for the
sophomores, and when they discover that they may not be alone on
the planet after all, they'll have to decide if they're going to
work together . . . or die together.
The thrilling sequel to Victoria Schwab's New York Times
bestselling City of Ghosts! Trouble is haunting Cassidy Blake . . .
even more than usual. She (plus her ghost best friend, Jacob, of
course) are in Paris, where Cass's parents are filming their TV
show about the world's most haunted cities. Sure, it's fun eating
croissants and seeing the Eiffel Tower, but there's true ghostly
danger lurking beneath Paris, in the creepy underground Catacombs.
When Cass accidentally awakens a frighteningly strong spirit, she
must rely on her still-growing skills as a ghosthunter -- and turn
to friends both old and new to help her unravel a mystery. But time
is running out, and the spirit is only growing stronger. And if
Cass fails, the force she's unleashed could haunt the city forever.
New York Times bestselling author Victoria Schwab returns to the
spooky and heart-pounding world of City of Ghosts, delivering
thrilling new adventures and an unforgettable spin on friendship.
(Because sometimes, even psychic ghost best friends have
secrets...) For fans of The Day I Fell Into a Fairy Tale, R L Stine
and Scullduggery Pleasant
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Adam-2
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Alastair Chisholm
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With incredible twists and turns and an action-packed story, this
is a thrilling, unputdownable adventure. The robot Adam-2 has been
locked in the basement of a lost building for over two hundred
years - until one day he is discovered by two children, and emerges
into a world ruined by a civil war between humans and advanced
intelligence. Hunted by both sides, Adam discovers that he holds
the key to the war, and the power to end it - to destroy one side
and save the other. But which side is right? Surrounded by enemies
who want to use him, and allies who mistrust him, Adam must decide
who - and what - he really is. From the author of the
highly-acclaimed Orion Lost, Adam-2 is an exciting and hugely
gripping science fiction thriller - perfect for fans of Eoin
Colfer, Anthony Horowitz, and Philip Reeve. "Brilliant - one of the
best middle grade books I've read this year ... Action, tension, a
marvellous mix of characters, and incredibly thought-provoking
while being huge fun to read. What more could you want?" - Jennifer
Killick, author of Crater Lake
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author and creator of Five
Nights at Freddy's, don't miss this three-book boxed set, which
includes an original print inspired by the trilogy! It's been 10
years since the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza tore the
town of Hurricane, Utah, apart. Charlie, whose father owned the
pizzeria, reunites with her childhood friends on the anniversary of
the tragedy, and together they revisit the abandoned pizza place.
After they discover a way inside, they realize that things are not
as they used to be. The four animatronic mascots that once
entertained patrons have a dark secret . . . one that sets Charlie
and her friends on a path to unravel the many mysteries her father
- and his twisted partner - left behind. This boxset makes the
perfect gift for any 5NAF computer game fan. Includes all three
books from the series in a slipcase: Silver Eyes Twisted Ones
Fourth Closet
A brilliantly imagined new 8+ adventure about resilience, family
and hope. From the bestselling and Waterstones Children's Book
Prize shortlisted author of BOY IN THE TOWER. Perfect for fans of
Ross Welford, Lisa Thompson and Onjali Rauf. Rule number one:
Always be prepared . . . Billy's mum isn't like other mums. All she
wants is to teach him the Rules of Survival - how to make fire,
build shelter and find food. She likes to test Billy on the rules
until one day she goes too far, and Billy is sent to live with a
dad he barely knows. Then the world changes forever as people begin
to be infected with a mysterious virus that turns their skin grey.
As chaos breaks out, Billy has to flee the city. Suddenly he
realises that this is what his mum was preparing him for - not just
to save his family, but to save the whole world. Praise for How I
Saved the World in a Week: 'This tense, haunting zombie thriller
perfectly balances terrifying peril with emotional depth.' -
Guardian 'A fabulous page-turner' - Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky
Song 'A compelling and timely survivalist journey' - Sita
Brahmachari, author of Where the River Runs Gold 'A brave and
powerful story' - Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit
Bird Praise for Boy in the Tower: 'An unusual and very impressive
debut' - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller
A nail-biting teen thriller that will have you gripped from start
to finish. Skye's sister died last year in a tragic accident, so
this summer Skye's parents think that a camp for troubled teenagers
might help her process her grief. All of the kids at the summer
camp have lost someone close, but the last thing Sky wants to do is
think about the past. But when Skye starts receiving text messages
from someone pretending to be her dead sister, she knows the past
can't be avoided. Someone at the camp is making sure of it - but
who, and how far will they go? Winner of Zoella Book Club 2016, and
Winner of Worcestershire Teen Book Award 2017 We Were Liars meets
Thirteen Reasons Why Sue Wallman is one of the UK's leading writers
of teen thrillers The cast of characters will keep you guessing who
the villain is, and the claustrophobic summer camp setting is the
perfect backdrop for the thrilling mystery
One of Us Is Lying meets Lord of the Flies meets Fyre Fest in this
wickedly addictive and funny YA thriller. Rafi Francisco needs
something really special to put her true crime podcast on the map.
She sets her sights on River Stone, the hearthrob musician who rose
to stardom after the mysterious disappearance of his girlfriend.
Rafi lands herself a ticket to the exclusive Fly Fest, where River
will be the headliner. But when Rafi arrives on the Caribbean
island location of Fly Fest with hundreds of other influencers and
(very minor) celebrities, they quickly discover that the dream trip
is more of a nightmare. And it's not just confronting beauty
gurus-gone-wild and spotty WiFi. Soon, Rafi goes from fighting for
an interview to fighting for her life. And, as she gets closer to
River, she discovers that he might be hiding even darker secrets
than she suspected . . .
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