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1962, London during the Cuban Missile Crisis What would you do if
there was a real possibility that the world might end? Ray, aware
of his parents' building worry, decides to take matters into his
own hands. He builds a shelter in the woods behind his house in the
hope that he never has to use it. Only to discover that someone
else needs it more than he does. An American girl, reported
missing, has turned up there... Why is she hiding? And with
neighbour turning against neighbour, will Ray be willing to help
her? Set over the six days when the Cuban Missile Crisis became
public knowledge, this tense, clever thriller might just be Emma
Carroll's best book yet!
A string of bad luck you can't seem to shake ... for Angel, Hudson
and Sergio, it's an all too familiar feeling. Repulsed by her
spoiled stepsister's lavish birthday party, Angel exacts a hasty
and ill-fated revenge. Hudson's young life is littered with tragedy
and broken dreams, but a well-paying security job might just be all
he needs to turn things around. Sergio acquires a unique novelty
toy that instantly brings good luck, but is the toy really leading
him to happiness ... or to a more monstrous end? In this eighth
volume, Five Nights at Freddy's 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.
From the internationally bestselling author of Netflix's hottest
new show, One of Us is Lying, comes a new, page-turning thriller .
. . True crime can leave a false trail. Four years ago, Brynn left
Saint Ambrose School following the shocking murder of her favourite
teacher. The case was never solved, but she's sure that the three
kids who found Mr. Larkin's body know more than they're telling,
especially her ex-best friend Tripp Talbot. He's definitely hiding
something. When Brynn gets an internship working on a popular
true-crime show, she decides to investigate what really happened
that day in the woods. But the further she dives into the past, the
more secrets she finds. Four years ago someone got away with
murder. Now it's time to uncover the truth . . . 'Given that her
high-school-based murder mysteries read like bingeworthy Netflix
dramas, it's easy to see why queen of teen crime Karen McManus is a
bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic' - Observer
For fans of Sadie and Serial, this gripping thriller follows two teens whose lives become inextricably linked when one confesses to murder and the other becomes determined to uncover the real truth no matter the cost.
What happened to Zoe won't stay buried...
When Anna Cicconi arrives to the small Hamptons village of Herron Mills for a summer nanny gig, she has high hopes for a fresh start. What she finds instead is a community on edge after the disappearance of Zoe Spanos, a local girl who has been missing since New Year's Eve. Anna bears an eerie resemblance to Zoe, and her mere presence in town stirs up still-raw feelings about the unsolved case. As Anna delves deeper into the mystery, stepping further and further into Zoe's life, she becomes increasingly convinced that she and Zoe are connected--and that she knows what happened to her.
Two months later, Zoe's body is found in a nearby lake, and Anna is charged with manslaughter. But Anna's confession is riddled with holes, and Martina Green, teen host of the Missing Zoe podcast, isn't satisfied. Did Anna really kill Zoe? And if not, can Martina's podcast uncover the truth?
Inspired by Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, Kit Frick weaves a thrilling story of psychological suspense that twists and turns until the final page.
A boxset of four titles from the internationally bestselling author
of ONE OF US IS LYING. Secrets. Lies. Murder. The Karen M. McManus
boxset has it all: ONE OF US IS LYING Five students go to
detention. Only four leave alive. ONE OF US IS NEXT Truth or dare
turns deadly. Who would you believe? TWO CAN KEEP A SECRET Two dead
homecoming queens. Who's next? THE COUSINS Secrets. Lies.
Inheritance. Family first always. Right? 'It's easy to see why
queen of teen crime Karen McManus is a bestseller on both sides of
the Atlantic' - Guardian
Stranger Things meets Point Horror in the first of a brilliant new
series for readers aged 11+ from Yvette Fielding, British
television's first lady of the paranormal and presenter of Most
Haunted. When Clovis, Eve and Tom decide to play with a ouija board
in an old abandoned house on Halloween, none of them foresees the
horrors they're about to unleash. What starts out as a bit of fun,
soon transcends into something far more terrifying when a
distressed and determined spirit follows them home. Before long the
friends are caught up in a series of events beyond their wildest
imaginings and their journey as ghost hunters begins . . . 'When I
grow up I wanna be a ghost hunter!' Keith Lemon 'If you're reading
this scary book in bed then it might be wise to leave the landing
light on' Paul O'Grady 'I'm too scared to read this!' Matt Lucas
Janey is delighted when she is granted a dazzling golden spysuit.
But things get deadly serious when her investigations lead her to a
shocking discovery...Her arch enemy has developed a terrible, giant
'Lazy Beam' which he is directing at Earth from a secret space
station! No one has the strength to resist its zapping power - but
the Golden Spy will have to do just that to stop her arch enemy
taking over the world.
Friend by day. Traitor by night. The second book in the dark,
twisting YA trilogy about a teen assassin’s attempt to live a
normal life. '[A] dark, enthralling thriller' The GuardianÂ
Teen assassin Isabel Ryans now works for Comma, and she’s good at
it: the Moth is the guild’s most notorious killer, infamous
throughout the city of Espera. But Isabel still craves normality,
and she won’t find it inside the guild. She moves in with a
civilian flatmate, Laura, and begins living a double life, one
where she gets to pretend she’s free. But when Isabel’s day job
tangles her up with an anti-guild abolitionist movement, it becomes
harder to keep her two lives separate. Forced to choose between her
loyalty to her friends and her loyalty to Comma, she finds herself
with enemies on all sides, particularly those from the rival guild
Hummingbird, putting herself and Laura at risk. Can Isabel ever
truly be safe in a city ruled by killers? From Finn Longman, an
exhilarating voice in YA fiction, comes an addictive trilogy for
fans of global phenomena The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Killing
Eve and The Hunger Games. PRAISE FOR THE BUTTERFLY ASSASSIN:
'An immersive, fast-paced thriller' The Irish Times 'An
electrifying debut!’ Chelsea Pitcher, author of This
Lie Will Kill You ‘A heart-in-your-mouth thriller that grips you
from the first page until the very last.’ Benjamin Dean,
author of The King is Dead  'A bold, jagged and
uncompromising thriller that will keep you guessing all the way to
the end.’ Tom Pollock, author of White Rabbit, Red Wolf
‘Sharp and layered, with a bright beating heart. The Butterfly
Assassin will lure you deep into a fascinating and dangerous new
world.’ Rory Power, author of Wilder Girls ‘An utterly
addictive story. I told myself "just one more chapter" well into
the night.’ Emily Suvada, author of This Mortal Coil
 ‘Fierce, thrilling, and impossible to put down. Packed
full of amazing friendships, plot twists and a desperate fight to
survive’ C. G. Drews, author of The Boy Who Steals Houses
Codebreaker. Friend. Spy? A thrilling, nail-biting YA mystery with
themes of friendship, loyalty, secrets, and a dash of romance. 'The
appealing setting, nuanced and flawed heroines and engaging plot
make this a gripping read' THE IRISH TIMES 'A tense and gripping
period piece.' CHRIS SOUL 'Absolutely brilliant' FIONA SHARP,
Waterstones Bookseller Wartime. Pearl and Ellen work at top-secret
codebreaking HQ, Bletchley Park. Pearl is the youngest. A messenger
at sixteen, she's untidy, lively, bright, and half in love with the
wrong boy, Richard. Her circle of friends overlaps with his - the
dashing young men on their motorcycles who courier the secrets that
Bletchley deciphers. Ellen is a codebreaker. Reserved, analytical
and beautiful. She never expected to get close to a girl like Pearl
- or fall for a chap like Dennis. But when tragedy strikes, their
logical world is upended, with both friends caught in a spy plot
that rocks the very heart of the war effort. Who can they turn to
now? Who can they trust? And above all, can they unmask the traitor
in their midst before it's too late? Follows two young women, Pearl
and Ellen, who are recruited to work at Bletchley Park during the
Second World War Set in atmospheric 1940s England, The Secrets Act
also explores serious historical themes Perfect for fans of Code
Name Verity
The third and fourth instalments of this exciting spy series set in
Tudor England, amid the intrigue and danger of Henry VIII's royal
court, from the authors of books in the bestselling BEAST QUEST
series. In DEADLY STORM the royal court of King Henry VIII is on
the move - and in danger! A terrible storm forces the court to
shelter in a nearby castle. The King is in disguise, and he's not
the only person with a secret. Death stalks the castle - but is it
the dreaded plague or something even more sinister? When a servant
is found dead, it's clear that something terrible is going on. Can
young spy, Jack Briars, and his friend, Cat Thimblebee, solve the
mystery before the King himself becomes a target? While in FATAL
VOYAGE, Jack and Cat are once again called upon to save the King's
life, this time aboard his majestic new ship, Fair Anne. But will
this adventure leave the pair all at sea? A thrilling adventure
series featuring young spy Jack Briars and his friend, Cat
Thimblebee. This is WOLF HALL for children.
The first four Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights short story
collections all in one box set! These four short story collections
- straight from the mind of Five Night's at Freddy's creator Scott
Cawthon - are full of original, spine-tingling tales sure to have
even the bravest readers shivering with fear. Into the Pit: Oswald
wishes his summer wasn't so boring, Sarah wishes to be beautiful,
and Millie wishes she could just disappear from the face of the
earth. But in the twisted world of Five Nights at Freddy's, their
hearts' deepest desires have an unexpected cost. Fetch: Greg
decides to put the controversial science he's been studying to the
test. Alec launches a master plot to expose his golden sister for
the spoiled brat he knows she is. And Oscar, ever the miniature
grown-up his mom needs him to be, decides to take something he
wants ... even though he knows it's wrong. But as these three will
learn, control is a fragile thing in the sinister world of Five
Nights at Freddy's. 1:35AM: Delilah escapes deeper into her dreams
each night, in desperate need of a wake-up call. Stanley is newly
dumped, stuck in a dead-end job for a mysterious employer, and
unable to connect with anyone. And Devon, abandoned by his dad and
ignored by his mom, can't understand why love and friendship come
so easily to everyone except him. Unfortunately, in the callous
world of Five Nights at Freddy's, it's always in the depths of
loneliness that evil creeps in. Step Closer: Isolation can open up
a void. Pete lashes out at his younger brother in the wake of his
parents' divorce, falling prey to a gruesome curse. Kasey struggles
with the lengths she'll go to survive on the streets after stealing
a pair of unusual novelty glasses. Samantha and her sister, Susie,
struggle to exist side by side, desperate to connect after a
horrific tragedy. But in the grim world of Five Nights at Freddy's,
empty feelings often attract hungry monsters...
I disappeared on the night before my twelfth birthday. Gorgeous new
colour illustrations for the best-selling Kensuke's Kingdom. Washed
up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his
own. With no food and no water, he curls up to die. When he wakes,
there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh
water. He is not alone ... Kensuke's Kingdom is a gripping
adventure from the author of War Horse. Michael Morpurgo has
written more than one hundred books for children and won the
Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the
Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie
Medal four times. Kensuke's Kingdom was shortlisted for the
Whitbread Prize and won the FCB Award. 'A dazzling adventure' - The
Times Loved by children, teachers and parents alike, Michael
Morpurgo, the former Children's Laureate, has written more than
forty books and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the
Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been
short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.
The Fazbear Frights series continues with three more bone-chilling,
novella-length tales to keep even the bravest Five Nights at
Freddy's player up at night... After years of being kicked around,
Greg, Alec and Oscar are ready to take control of their lives. Greg
decides to put the controversial science he's been studying to the
test. Alec launches a master plot to expose his golden sister for
the spoiled brat he knows she is. And Oscar, ever the miniature
grown-up his mom needs him to be, decides to take something he
wants ... even though he knows it's wrong. But as these three will
learn, control is a fragile thing in the sinister world of Five
Nights at Freddy's. In this second volume, horror master Scott
Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length stories from different
corners of his series' canon. Each story comes complete with
accompanying artwork from fan-favourite game artist LadyFiszi, who
brings the horror to life in startling new ways. Readers beware:
this collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the
most hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fans.
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!
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