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Awake (Paperback): Natasha Preston Awake (Paperback)
Natasha Preston
R305 R238 Discovery Miles 2 380 Save R67 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

She's on the run from a past she can't remember in this twisty psychological thriller from Natasha Preston, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE CELLAR!

Scarlett Garner doesn't remember anything before the age of four―until a car accident changes everything. She starts to remember pieces of a past that frighten her. A past her parents hid from her...and a secret that could get her killed.

Girl in the Window (Paperback): Penny Joelson Girl in the Window (Paperback)
Penny Joelson 1
R293 R185 Discovery Miles 1 850 Save R108 (37%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

See the world from another unique perspective in the thrilling new novel from the author of I Have No Secrets (a World Book Day title for 2018).

Nothing ever happens on Kasia's street. And Kasia would know, because her illness makes her spend days stuck at home, watching the world from her bedroom window. So when she sees what looks like a kidnapping, she's not sure whether she can believe her own eyes . . .

There was a girl in the window opposite – did she see something too? But when Kasia goes to find her she is told the most shocking thing of all.

There is no girl.

An eye-opening and compulsive page-turner for readers aged 12 and up.

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...

Time Will Tell (Paperback): Barry Lyga Time Will Tell (Paperback)
Barry Lyga
R312 R272 Discovery Miles 2 720 Save R40 (13%) 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.

Noble Conflict (Hardcover): Malorie Blackman Noble Conflict (Hardcover)
Malorie Blackman 1
R405 R186 Discovery Miles 1 860 Save R219 (54%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Years after a violent war destroyed much of the world, Kaspar has grown up in a society based on peace and harmony. But beyond the city walls, a vicious band of rebels are plotting to tear this peace apart. It is up to the Guardians - an elite peacekeeping force - to protect the city, without ever resorting to the brutal methods of their enemy. When Kaspar joins the Guardians, he has a chance encounter with a rebel - a beautiful girl named Rhea. Haunted from that moment on by strange visions and memories - memories that could only belong to Rhea - he realizes he hasn't been told the truth about what the rebels really want, and what he's really fighting for.

Ashes of Foreverland - A Science Fiction Thriller (Hardcover): Tony Bertauski Ashes of Foreverland - A Science Fiction Thriller (Hardcover)
Tony Bertauski
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R771 Discovery Miles 7 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Tattooed Teardrops (Hardcover, 2nd Edition ed.): P. D. Workman Tattooed Teardrops (Hardcover, 2nd Edition ed.)
P. D. Workman
R729 R636 Discovery Miles 6 360 Save R93 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Lost Ones (Bendy and the Ink Machine, Book 2) (Paperback): Adrienne Kress The Lost Ones (Bendy and the Ink Machine, Book 2) (Paperback)
Adrienne Kress
R230 Discovery Miles 2 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An all-new official, original novel from the twisted world of the hit horror video game, Bendy! Atlantic City, 1946. Bill, Constance and Brant can't help but feel like they are missing out on life. Bill craves an existence outside of his father's influence. Brant is willing to play a dangerous game to further his career and make a name for himself. Constance yearns for the freedom to be herself and do exactly what she loves. What these three teens don't know is that their desires will lead them all to a dark secret. Something inky just came to town in the form of a curious machine and a visit from a man named Joey Drew. When mysterious ink stains begin permeating their lives, will these teens investigate and risk it all in the process? And what of the monster lurking in the shadows? Read and find out in this chilling sequel to Dreams Come to Life by Adrienne Kress! Perfect for old and new fans of Joey Drew Studios and Bendy A captivating, chilling read for horror fans Other Bendy books to check out: Dreams Come to Life by Adrienne Kress Joey Drew Studios Employee Handbook (Bendy and the Ink Machine) Crack-Up Comics Collection (Bendy)

To Right the Wrongs (Paperback): Sheryl Scarborough To Right the Wrongs (Paperback)
Sheryl Scarborough
R360 R310 Discovery Miles 3 100 Save R50 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Last Girl (Paperback): Goldy Moldavsky The Last Girl (Paperback)
Goldy Moldavsky
R186 Discovery Miles 1 860 Ships in 5 - 7 working days

Scream meets Gossip Girl with a dash of One of Us is Lying!

When it comes to horror movies, the rules are clear:

  • Avoid abandoned buildings, warehouses, and cabins at all times.
  • Stay together: don’t split up, not even just to “check something out.…
  • If there’s a murderer on the loose, do NOT make out with anyone …

New girl Rachel Chavez turns to horror movies for comfort, preferring them to the bored rich kids of her fancy New York High School. But then Rachel is recruited by the Mary Shelley Club, a mysterious student club that sets up terrifying Fear Tests; elaborate pranks inspired by urban legends and horror movies.

But when a sinister masked figure appears, Rachel realises that her past has caught up with her. It’s time for the ultimate prank to play out …
Demon Road (Paperback): Derek Landy Demon Road (Paperback)
Derek Landy 1
R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Ships in 5 - 7 working days

THE EPIC NEW THRILLER BEGINS. The creator of the number one bestselling SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT series returns with the story of a girl on the run from everything she loves... and the monsters that await her. For anyone who ever thought their parents were monsters... Amber Lamont is a normal sixteen-year-old. Smart but insecure, she spends most of her time online, where she can avoid her beautiful, aloof parents and their weird friends. But when a shocking encounter reveals a horrifying secret, Amber is forced to go on the run. Killer cars, vampires, undead serial killers and red-skinned, horned demons - Amber hurtles from one threat to the next, revealing the terror woven into the very fabric of her life. As her parents close in behind her, Amber's only chance rests with her fellow travellers, who are not at all what they appear to be... Witty, action-packed and heart-stoppingly thrilling, Demon Road will take you on an epic road-trip across the supernatural landscape of America.

Rules of the Game (Paperback): James Frey Rules of the Game (Paperback)
James Frey 1
R250 R194 Discovery Miles 1 940 Save R56 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The explosive final novel in the Endgame trilogy, by New York Times bestelling author, James Frey. Two keys have been found. The strongest Players are left. One final key remains to win Endgame and save the world. For Sarah, Jago, Aisling, Maccabee, Shari, An, and Hilal, Endgame has reached its final phase. The third key, Sun Key, is all that stands between one Player saving their line - or perishing along with the rest of the world. And only one can win. West Bengal, India: Maccabee is Playing to win. He has Earth Key and Sky Key and he is determined to find Sun Key. But in Endgame, fate can turn in the blink of an eye. He must Play carefully. He must watch his back. Kolkata, India: An Liu is Playing for death. His goal: stop Endgame, and take the world down with him. Sikkim, India: For Aisling, Sarah, Jago, Shari, and Hilal, their mission is to stop Endgame. Sun Key must not be found. No matter what they're Playing for, all of the remaining Players have one thing in common: they will end the game, but on their own terms.

The Sharp Edge of Silence (Paperback): Cameron Kelly Rosenblum The Sharp Edge of Silence (Paperback)
Cameron Kelly Rosenblum
R280 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R61 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Students at Lycroft Phelps are marked for success. As a straight-A student and girlfriend of the school's star rower, Charlotte believes in what the school has to offer. Meanwhile, scholarship student Max is struggling. Until he's asked to join the rowing team offering him popularity - but at what cost? Then there's Quinn, a sixth-generation legacy student, who should be able to lay claim to the school in a way others can't. Who instead must watch the boy who assaulted her continue to play at the top of the school's food chain. Only in the dead of night does Q realize the solution to her suffering: Colin Pearce must die. But Lycroft Phelps has more than one dark secret at its heart, and as the three students uncover just how far the school will go to keep those ugly truths hidden, there's a lot more than reputation at stake... A tense and timely thriller with a revenge plot that'll have you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Kathleen Glasgow, Chelsea Pitcher and Louise O'Neill. (Trigger warning: this book contains descriptions of sexual violence that some readers may find upsetting.)

Missing Pieces (Paperback): Carly Anne West Missing Pieces (Paperback)
Carly Anne West; Illustrated by Tim Heitz 1
R210 R164 Discovery Miles 1 640 Save R46 (22%) Ships in 5 - 7 working days

Lock your doors! From the creators of the blockbuster Hello Neighbor horror game - this is the prequel story that started it all. Nicky Roth has always been a lonely kid. But that all changes when he and his family move to Raven Brooks and meet their eccentric neighbours, the Petersons. Nicky befriends the Petersons' son, Aaron, bonding over their talents for tinkering. Soon the boys are inseparable and using their skills to pull pranks on the townspeople. But something about Aaron bothers Nicky - people seem almost afraid of him and his family. Through snippets from Aaron and a lot of sleuthing in the town's archives, Nicky discovers a dark past haunting his neighbours, a streak of bad luck they can't seem to shake. Aaron thinks that's all behind them now, but Nicky has a feeling the Petersons are fated for another tragedy... This pulse-pounding prequel novel to the hit video game Hello Neighbor includes two-colour illustrations throughout packed with vivid insights into the minds of the main characters to help readers unwind the mystery at the heart of the game Perfect for fans of Five Nights At Freddy's

Ali Cross (Paperback): James Patterson Ali Cross (Paperback)
James Patterson
R243 R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Save R39 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

James Patterson's blockbuster Alex Cross series has sold over 100 million copies, and now he's bringing those thrills to a new generation! Alex's son Ali is eager to follow in his father's footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing, what price will he have to pay to solve the mystery?

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON

Alex Cross
The brilliant DC detective who never gives up on a case.

Ali Cross
The tenacious kid who's determined to follow in his father's footsteps.

The case that finally gives him a chance
Ali knows Gabe Qualls better than anyone, so when his friend goes missing, Ali jumps right into action. Being Alex Cross's son has taught him the skills he needs to solve the mystery: intelligence, persistence, and logic. One thing he didn't inherit? Patience.

Because Ali knows that with every day that passes without the police finding Gabe, the less likely it is that he'll ever be found. And being Alex Cross's son, he refuses to accept those odds.

The Darkness Outside Us (Paperback): Eliot Schrefer The Darkness Outside Us (Paperback)
Eliot Schrefer
R218 Discovery Miles 2 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

They Both Die at the End meets The Loneliest Girl in the Universe in this mind-bending sci-fi mystery and tender love story about two boys aboard a spaceship sent on a rescue mission, from two-time National Book Award finalist Eliot Schrefer. Stonewall Honor Award winner! Two boys, alone in space. Sworn enemies sent on the same rescue mission. Ambrose wakes up on the Coordinated Endeavor with no memory of a launch. There's more that doesn't add up: evidence indicates strangers have been on board, the ship's operating system is voiced by his mother, and his handsome, brooding shipmate has barricaded himself away. But nothing will stop Ambrose from making his mission succeed-not when he's rescuing his own sister. In order to survive the ship's secrets, Ambrose and Kodiak will need to work together and learn to trust each other . . . especially once they discover what they are truly up against. Love might be the only way to survive. * Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books of the Year * A Booklist Editor's Choice of the Year * A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book of the Year * A YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults & Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults Book of the Year *

Penguin Readers Level 6: One Of Us Is Lying (ELT Graded Reader) (Paperback): Karen M McManus Penguin Readers Level 6: One Of Us Is Lying (ELT Graded Reader) (Paperback)
Karen M McManus
R235 R194 Discovery Miles 1 940 Save R41 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. One of Us Is Lying, a Level 6 Reader, is B1+ in the CEFR framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing future continuous, reported questions, third conditional, was going to and ellipsis. A small number of illustrations support the text. A geek, a jock, a criminal, a princess. A murder. Everyone has secrets. How far would you go to protect yours? Five students at Bayview High must stay late at school but only four of them leave alive. Bronwyn, Cooper, Nate and Addy all become suspects in a murder. Who do you believe? Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

D-Day (Paperback): Bryan Perrett D-Day (Paperback)
Bryan Perrett
R238 Discovery Miles 2 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

My Story: D-Day is a vivid account firsthand account of the D-Day landings. It's 1944 when Lieutenant Andy Pope takes part in the D-Day landings, crossing the English Channel to the beaches of Normandy. Ordered to cut off the Germans' line of retreat, Andy's company comes under sustained attack. When he finds himself the only unwounded officer left, will he be able to do what it takes to command his men and fight for survival? Experience history first-hand with My Story! Perfect background reading for Key Stages 2 & 3 Exciting stories with reliable and accurate historical detail Ideal for young fans of military history

The Vanishing (Hardcover): David Michael Slater The Vanishing (Hardcover)
David Michael Slater
R593 Discovery Miles 5 930 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Orangeboy (Paperback): Patrice Lawrence Orangeboy (Paperback)
Patrice Lawrence 1
R292 R260 Discovery Miles 2 600 Save R32 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE FOR OLDER READERS, SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD AND THE YA BOOK PRIZE "A truly brilliant book." Malorie Blackman "Incredible book. Thank you Patrice Lawrence for such a fresh and riveting piece of fiction." Ben Bailey Smith (Doc Brown) "What a book! Such a gripping, gritty storyline, with such wonderful, believable characters. Loved it." Tanya Landman, author of Buffalo Soldier Not cool enough, not clever enough, not street enough for anyone to notice me. I was the kid people looked straight through. NOT ANY MORE. NOT SINCE MR ORANGE. Sixteen-year-old Marlon has made his mum a promise - he'll never follow his big brother, Andre, down the wrong path. So far, it's been easy, but when a date ends in tragedy, Marlon finds himself hunted. They're after the mysterious Mr Orange, and they're going to use Marlon to get to him. Marlon's out of choices - can he become the person he never wanted to be, to protect everyone he loves?

The Blonde Dies First (Paperback): Joelle Wellington The Blonde Dies First (Paperback)
Joelle Wellington
R292 R249 Discovery Miles 2 490 Save R43 (15%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

What happens when a horror movie becomes reality? Karen M. McManus meets Scream in this spine-tingling YA horror thriller that cleverly explores themes of race and class.

Devon Harris doesn't have much planned for the summer - until her sister, Drew, invites Devon to a very exclusive private school party.

Out of her element, Devon commits to being game at everything. Even when the private school kids ask her if there are fights at her school. Even when they ask her if her box braids are her real hair. Even when those weird ass kids pull out a Ouija board.

But this seemingly harmless bit of fun has terrible consequences. Something has been released, and only a week later it's hunting Devon, Drew and their friends. Hunting them in an eerily familiar way . . .

The real-life horror movie has begun. The blonde is up first, then the asshole - right up to the Final Girl. Unless the murderous cycle can be broken, they're all going to be next.

The Mystery of Acorn Academy (Paperback): Teresa Bassett The Mystery of Acorn Academy (Paperback)
Teresa Bassett
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R370 R344 Discovery Miles 3 440 Save R26 (7%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Forbidden City (Hardcover): James Ponti Forbidden City (Hardcover)
James Ponti
R505 R411 Discovery Miles 4 110 Save R94 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Dead Popular (Paperback): Sue Wallman Dead Popular (Paperback)
Sue Wallman 1
R292 R184 Discovery Miles 1 840 Save R108 (37%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A new, chilling read from the award-winning author of Lying About Last Summer. Kate Jordan Ferreira knows that you don't become the most powerful girl at school by playing nice, and Kate's ruthless.But when other students start revealing long-held secrets anonymously, she realizes someone is playing a much more dangerous game - and they know too much about Kate's past. If she doesn't figure out who's behind it all soon, her final year at Pankhurst could be exactly that: her final year. Sue Wallman is one of the UK's top thriller writers for teens. Her books include Lying About Last Summer, See How They Lie and Your Turn to Die.

Ali Cross (Paperback): James Patterson Ali Cross (Paperback)
James Patterson
R254 R207 Discovery Miles 2 070 Save R47 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

James Patterson's blockbuster Alex Cross series has sold over 100 million copies--and now he's bringing those thrills to a new generation! Alex's son Ali is eager to follow in his father's footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing, what price will he have to pay to solve the mystery?

Ali Cross has always looked up to his father, former detective and FBI agent Alex Cross. While solving some of the nation's most challenging crimes, his father always kept his head and did the right thing. Can Ali have the same strength and resolve?

When Ali's best friend Gabe is reported missing, Ali is desperate to find him. At the same time, a string of burglaries targets his neighborhood---and even his own house. With his father on trial for a crime he didn't commit, it's up to Ali to search for clues and find his friend. But being a kid sleuth isn't easy---especially when your father warns you not to get involved!---and Ali soon learns that clues aren't always what they seem. Will his detective work lead to a break in Gabe's case or cause even more trouble for the Cross family?

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