A captivating World War II story with a high-stakes ending that explores the moral dilemma of helping the enemy.'This is an intense, thought-provoking, and deeply satisfying read.' TEACH SECONDARY'This book grabbed me from page one' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETYSummer, 1941.For Peter, the war is a long way away, being fought by a faceless enemy, marching across place...

On the other side of paradise, a nightmare waits...After caring for his mother in her last days, Alex has gone off round the world - with no plan other than to travel and maybe recapture some of his lost youth. Beginning his travels in Indonesia, the idea of finding himself sounds appealing...but soon, he finds himself in real trouble.It starts with a bus crash on a terrifying mountain road. Lucky to escape with his life, Alex loses everything else - even h...

The superbly gripping thriller from the acclaimed author of RED WINTER and THE CHILD THIEF - perfect for fans of Wilbur Smith'There were times I felt I would always be death's passenger. It moved one step ahead of me wherever I went, letting its shadow fall across me. It carried me on; shaded me from the world other people lived in.'Leaving behind his life of violence in Brazil's darkest shadows, Zico is determined to become a better man. But it seems his o...

The chilling, sophisticated new historical thriller from the acclaimed writer of THE CHILD THIEF.**'**A superbly shivery atmosphere' THE TIMES**'**A gripping thriller' SUNDAY TIMESRussia, 1920. Kolya has deserted his Red Army unit and returns home to bury his brother and reunite with his wife and sons. But he finds the village silent and empty. The men have been massacred in the forest. The women and children have d...

Master of sci-fi horror Dan Smith delivers an action-packed adventure as secret organisation The Night House exposes the terrifying truth behind the Alpine Heights disaster.Kyle and Lauren Dempsey believe their soldier stepdad is dead, killed in action in Northern Ireland. But then he turns up at their flat in the Alpine Heights tower block, terrifying changed.One day later, a mysterious virus seems to be running rampant through the building and many reside...

A school camping trip takes a turn for the sinister in this page-turning thriller for fans of mysteries and the supernatural.What’s hiding in Harwood Forest?When Pete, Nancy and Krish arrive at Heathland Camp for a school trip, they’re in for an adventure – just not the kind they were expecting.Nearby sits the abandoned Harwood Institute. The crumbling buildings are out of bounds but strange screams come from the surrounding forest at night. Mystery shrouds the even...

'This is a pursuit thriller of the highest quality, reminiscent of the classic of the genre, Geoffrey Household's Rogue Male***'** Irish Independent*'B****oth an engrossing thriller and the story of a man struggling in the grip of historical events that he only partially understands' Sunday TimesIn the snow, death is not the coldest thing waiting for you...From out of the whiteness, a dark figure comes...

In A Beatitude Adventure with Sunny the Squirrel, journey through Acorn Grove, where Sunny Squirrel discovers the transformative power of kindness, unity, and peace.Guided by the wisdom of the Old Oak and inspired by the Beatitudes, Sunny leads her forest friends through challenges that test their courage and compassion. From rescuing a lost fawn to rebuilding a riverbank and nurturing a lonely cloud, each tale brims with lessons and humor.This collection of storie...

13-year-old Oskari is sent into the cold wilderness on an ancient test of manhood. He must survive armed only with a bow and arrow. But instead, he stumbles upon an escape pod from a burning airliner: Air Force One. Terrorists have shot down the President of the United States. The boy hunter and the world's most powerful man are suddenly the hunted, in a race against a deadly enemy.

There were times I felt I would always be death's passenger. It moved one step ahead of me wherever I went, letting its shadow fall across me. It carried me on; shaded me from the world other people lived in.'Leaving behind his life of violence in Brazil's darkest shadows, Zico is determined to become a better man. But it seems his old life isn't quite done with him yet when he's tasked with making one last kill. It's one that could get him everything he has ever wanted; a house, s...

A stunning, exciting story from acclaimed author Dan Smith - author of the Carnegie Medal-nominated Nisha's War.Berlin, 1961. Anja and Monika are best friends – they even share a cat called Otto.When a huge barbed wire fence is built between their apartment blocks, everything changes; their city and family are divided by the Berlin Wall.In the West, Anja is sure it will be taken down, but Monika is afraid. Her world is changing: neighbours keep disappearing, others b...

A meteorite harbouring an alien lifeform crashes to Earth with horrifying consequences in this gruesome and gripping tale from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith. The fifth and final adventure in the Crooked Oak series.What’s slithering about deep underground …?When a meteorite crashes to Earth near Crooked Oak, Pete, Nancy and Krish are determined to find it. But they’re not the only ones …After spotting one of their teachers up on the moor where th...