New Releases by Sophie McKenzie

The second book in a brand new murder-mystery school series set at Mayfield Academy from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, Girl Missing. The water tower stands in darkness . . . I’ve seen its secrets now. I know the truth. With summer camp ahead this August for Georgia, Wren and Billy, the students of Mayfield Academy are looking forward to kayaking on the lake, trails through the woods and evenings round the fire. But when someone at camp suffers a fatal accident, Georgia is convinced that there’s more to what happened than meets the eye. As she and her friends investigate, they find themselves drawn to the spooky water tower next to camp – the scene of an unsolved mystery from years ago. Could there be a connection between this past event and the present-day murder? And is life at summer camp about to turn even more deadly? * Sophie McKenzie UK Nielsen Bookscan chart Sales 1,062,567, 7th July 2025 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 10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, Missing Manchester Children''s Book Awards Bolton Children''s Book Award Soilhill Book Award Winner of the Sakura Medal Red House Children''s Book Award Richard and Judy Best Kids'' Book Lewisham Children''s Book Award

The first book in a new murder-mystery school series set at Mayfield Academy from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, Girl Missing. It’s a week into the summer term, the last day of April, and murder is the last thing on my mind . . . Life at Mayfield Academy seems normal enough – that is until Georgia discovers the drama teacher, dead, in the school library. Then, when she goes back to look for him, having gone for help, his body has vanished. Georgia knows what she saw, but only her best friend Billy believes her. Determined to find out what has gone on, Georgia and Billy hunt for evidence with new girl, Wren. But with friendship dynamics also at play there’s a lot more at stake than dead bodies. And it’s not long before it becomes clear that someone is prepared to go to any lengths to stop their investigation . . . 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 10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, Missing Manchester Children''s Book Awards Bolton Children''s Book Award Soilhill Book Award Winner of the Sakura Medal Red House Children''s Book Award Richard and Judy Best Kids'' Book Lewisham Children''s Book Award

They were meant to be best friends forever. But forever doesn’t last long if one of you is dead. Bella Wilkins is clearing out her mother Barbara’s house when she finds a hidden diary. On the cover, two words are written: BURN THIS. According to the diary, thirty years earlier, Barbara witnessed the murder of Bella’s childhood friend, Vicky. The diary is quickly dismissed by the police as fiction – Barbara’s attempt at creative writing – but Bella is convinced they are wrong. As she uncovers a series of dark connections, it is clear Vicky’s killer is still at large. And they weren’t just someone familiar to Barbara, but a person Bella herself knows well… A compulsive, twisty psychological thriller perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister, Lisa Jewell and Alice Feeney. Praise for Burn This ‘I couldn’t put this down. There were so many clues, red herrings and potential suspects… A terrific thriller’ ***** Reader review ‘Addictive, fast-paced and drama-filled! WOW!! Never in a million years did I see that twist coming – it literally blew my socks off!’ ***** Reader review ‘A great book that will keep you at the edge of your seat’ ***** Reader review ‘Good god, this was a trip. It doesn’t happen often that I don’t see the twist coming. This book did it!’ ***** Reader review ‘So many twists! I read it in one evening’ ***** Reader review

Hollie, haar beste vriendin Parker en hun nieuwe (en hele knappe) klasgenoot Rex werken samen aan een saai project voor school over de plaatselijke zeewering. Het laatste wat Hollie had verwacht is dat dit project een spoor van leugens aan het licht brengt, dat mensen in groot gevaar kan brengen. Al snel bevindt Hollie zich in het oog van een groeiende storm, waarin ze moet vechten om alles wat haar lief is te redden. Haar vrienden, haar familie, haar leven...

How far would you go for someone you love? Alison has an excellent relationship with her eighteen-year-old daughter. Lola is a hardworking, straight-A student, bound for university. They tell each other everything. Or so she thought. Lola has a secret: she’s been sneaking off to meet her much older boyfriend, Brendan. He’s everything she ever dreamed of – enigmatic, cool and absolutely irresistible. That’s what Alison thought too, when she first met Brendan years ago, at university. Before he ruined her life. Alison is all too familiar with what Brendan is capable of. And she knows she has to protect Lola. She''ll do whatever it takes to keep Brendan away from her daughter, but that’s just the beginning of her nightmare… An unputdownable psychological thriller. Perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister and Lisa Jewell. Praise for Anything For You ‘Assured and compelling’ Daily Mail ‘The perfect novel to race through over a dark winter weekend. But be warned, it has so many twists and turns, you''ll be positively dizzy by the end’ Heat ‘Fast-paced and clever. A perfect description of every mother''s worst nightmare’ Jayne Cowie ‘Oh, the suspense! The thrills! I felt chills while reading’ ***** Reader review ‘A strong psychological thriller novel... Sophie McKenzie has a great writing style and am excited for more’ ***** Reader review ‘Wow, this was an incredible read! So many surprises, twists and turns… I was hooked from the beginning to end’ ***** Reader review ‘This book had me on the edge of my seat. I loved it. The pace was fast with a great writing style which helped build up the suspense. I devoured it in a few hours’ ***** Reader review

Secrets and Lies are everywhere you look! And the storm is coming! The new teen thriller from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of Girl Missing Hollie has spent her whole life on the quiet south coast. She''s faced some tough challenges, but then who hasn''t? When she and her best friend, Parker, start a research project on the local sea-wall defences, the last thing she expects is to uncover a trail of lies that lead her – and those she loves most – into terrible danger. Soon Hollie finds herself at the centre of a growing storm, where she must fight to save everything: her friends, her family and her life . . . 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 10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, Missing Manchester Children''s Book Awards Bolton Children''s Book Award Soilhill Book Award Winner of the Sakura Medal Red House Children''s Book Award Richard and Judy Best Kids'' Book Lewisham Children''s Book Award

Nu of nooit is het spannende verhaal van bestsellerauteur Sophie McKenzie, die met haar debuut Vermist elke juryprijs in Engeland won. Geschikt voor meisjes en jongens vanaf 10 jaar. Maya baalt: ze moet de hele zomer bij haar grootouders op het platteland doorbrengen. Geen klap aan! Maar dan ontmoet ze Bear, een knappe, intrigerende jongen die bij een groepje klimaatactivisten hoort. Zijn familie is tegen de cosmeticafabriek van haar opa en oma, en dus vertelt Maya niet dat zij hun kleindochter is. Maar hoe meer ze met Bear optrekt, hoe meer leugens ze moet verzinnen. Wanneer Maya ontdekt dat er rare dingen gebeuren in de fabriek, staat ze voor een onmogelijke keuze... ''Ik verslind de boeken van Sophie McKenzie!'' - lezer op Goodreads

Dood of levend is het spannende verhaal van Sophie McKenzie, die met haar debuut Vermist bijna elke juryprijs in Engeland won. Voor lezers vanaf 11 jaar. Met politie niet betreden-elastiek. Cat''s vader is een jaar geleden verdronken bij een bootongeluk. Ze voelt zich alleen en verloren. Haar zusje praat sinds het ongeluk niet meer en met haar moeder heeft ze steeds vaker ruzie. Maar dan krijgt ze een bizar appje: haar vader leeft nog! Samen met Tyler, de knappe jongen die met zijn vader in hun tuinhuis is komen wonen, gaat Cat op onderzoek uit. Hoe meer ze ontdekken, hoe gevaarlijker het wordt. Kan Cat de leugens ontrafelen en haar familie redden?

Two sisters, two very different lives: the next edge-of-your-seat thriller by Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of Girl Missing. Asha has spent her life on an island community built on the principle of truth. But she discovers she has been lied to about something huge – a secret sister called Willow. Willow has always believed her twin sister died years ago. So when she receives a message in the middle of the night from a girl claiming to be Asha, she doesn’t know what to think. Can they piece together the truth about their pasts and find their way back to each other?

When lies are everywhere, how far will you go for the truth? A tense eco-drama with an explosive twist from the million-copy selling author of Girl, Missing. Fourteen-year-old Maya cannot believe she has to spend the summer with her grandmother, helping out at the family cosmetics firm. But things get much more exciting when she meets a community of activists who are campaigning against the dumping of chemical waste. Getting closer to one boy in particular, Bear, Maya is dared into joining one of their protest missions, but doesn''t know that her grandmother''s business is the target. Someone has been lying about their environmentally-friendly products, and as danger threatens, Maya must uncover the truth or betray her family forever. In this edge-of-your-seat drama exploring the line between truth and lies, join millions of readers in discovering bestselling teen thrillers from Sophie McKenzie. ''Sophie’s thrillers are in a league of their own – nobody does it better'' Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls

Het leven van Carey staat op zijn kop wanneer haar beste vriendin Amelia doodsbedreigingen krijgt. Volgens de politie komen de dreigberichten namelijk van háár laptop. Dat zou ze Amelia toch never nooit aandoen?! Waarom gelooft de politie haar niet? Het ergste is nog dat Amelia haar niet meer wil zien.Wanneer Amelia plotseling verdwijnt, wijst iedereen meteen naar Carey. In paniek slaat ze op de vlucht. Kan Carey de dader ontmaskeren voor het te laat is?

Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy: four sisters whose stories are forever imprinted in our hearts. But what if their stories had different endings? Reimagined by bestselling author Sophie McKenzie and told through the eyes of everybody''s favourite sister, Becoming Jo proves just how timeless the characters and themes found within Little Women really are.

Get ready for a brand new edge-of-your-seat read from bestselling author Sophie McKenzie! When everyone thinks you''re a liar, how hard will you fight for the truth? Carey and Amelia have been best friends forever. Then Amelia starts being trolled by SweetFreak, a mysterious and hateful online account, and Carey is accused of being behind the vicious comments and threats. Shut out by her other friends and shunned by Amelia, Carey is determined to clear her name and find out who’s really sending the messages. But as the online attacks spill over into real life, events start spiralling out of control… Can Carey expose the real SweetFreak before it’s too late? A gripping page-turner from the award-winning Sophie Mckenize, SweetFreak will keep you guessing until the very end… PRAISE FOR SOPHIE MCKENZIE: ''When it comes to YA thrillers, there''s one name that defines the genre: Sophie McKenzie'' Amy Alward, author of The Potion Diaries ''Sophie''s thrillers are brilliant... You can''t stop reading'' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author

Your life is in danger – and the death threats are coming from someone close to you. But who? Someone in your family is lying to you. Francesca was widowed a year ago. Since then she has focused on her children, trying to soothe their grief as well as her own. Her husband and father never quite saw eye to eye but no one could have cared more for her in the past year than her close-knit family. Finally, she feels she might be ready to move on with life. Until she is contacted out of the blue by someone who says he must get information to her. That her husband''s death wasn''t what it seemed. And that her family know more than they say .... Who can Francesca trust? And what will happen to her if she puts her faith in the wrong person? The brilliant new novel from the author of Close My Eyes, a Richard & Judy Book Club pick. If you loved Apple Tree Yard, The Girl on the Train or I See You, make Sophie McKenzie your next gripping read. What everyone is saying about Sophie McKenzie: ''Here we Lie is so compelling, even when my eyelids were drooping, when everyone else''s lights were out, I had to keep turning the pages'' Penny Hancock ''An intense, taut tale that preys on one of our deepest fears: that we might not be able to trust those closest to us'' Glamour ''This fast-moving thriller saves the most shocking twist until the very end'' Sunday Mirror ‘You won''t believe this novel''s creepy twists and turns!'' Closer ''Close My Eyes starts with a parent''s worst nightmare and builds from there, twists and twists again, finally delivering a final punch that will leave you gasping.'' Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author ''McKenzie succeeds in walking the fine line between storytelling and necessary sensationalism'' Richard Madeley

''Zusje vermist'' van Sophie McKenzie is het spannende vervolg op het bloedstollende ''Vermist''. Op een zonnige dag gaat Lauren met haar achtjarige zusje Madison naar het strand. Daar verdwijnt Madison. Lauren raakt totaal in paniek. Hoe moet ze dit haar ouders vertellen? Moet ze de politie toch inlichten? En waarom overkomt het juist Lauren, die ooit op dezelfde plek werd ontvoerd? ''Het aangrijpende vervolg op het meervoudig bekroonde Vermist'' – TBK Magazine''

A Mióta meghaltál szerzőjének új pszichológiai thrillere. Egy csendes, szürke szombat délelőttön Livy holtan találja legjobb barátnőjét, Juliát, akihez a gyermekeivel együtt látogatóba érkezett. Jóllehet az összes bizonyíték öngyilkosságra utal, Livy képtelen elfogadni a hivatalos döntést, az emlékeiben élő Julia ugyanis harsány volt, szókimondó, élveteg, polgárpukkasztó és életigenlő, egyáltalán nem depressziós. Néhány gyanús körülmény miatt Livy kutakodni kezd, és váratlanul azzal a döbbenetes lehetőséggel szembesül, hogy Juliát ugyanaz a személy gyilkolta meg, aki tizennyolc évvel korábban Livy húgával is végzett. Miközben kétségbeesetten küzd, hogy megértse a múltbéli tragédiákat és összetartsa roskadozó házasságát, Livy a gyilkos nyomába ered, akiről gyanítja, hogy közeli kapcsolatban áll ővele és a családjával. De ha ez igaz, megbízhat-e még bárkiben? Például Julia eltitkolt szerelmében. Vagy akár saját szeretett férjében, aki talán többször is megcsalta, mint ahányat bevallott. Amikor pedig végül hajmeresztő, képtelen döntés elé állítják, azt is végig kell gondolnia: elég erős-e ahhoz, hogy önmagában megbízzon.

Hátborzongató pszichológiai krimi egy gyászoló anyáról, aki megtudja, hogy évek óta halottnak hitt gyermeke él. Amikor Geniver Loxley nyolc évvel korábban elveszítette újszülött kislányát, megállt számára a világ, és azóta sem sokat haladt előre. Gent még mindig megviseli, ha babakocsit toló nőt lát; Beth halála előtt három könyve jelent meg, azóta viszont egy sort sem írt. Egy délelőtt becsenget hozzá egy ismeretlen, és pontosan azt mondja neki, amit mindig is hallani szeretett volna: a kislánya egészségesen született - de azonnal kivitték a műtőből, és bizonyára odaadták egy másik nőnek. Hihetetlen történet, de miért találna ki bárki ilyesmit? Hirtelen rés nyílik Gen biztonságos világának burkán, és tengernyi kérdés zúdul be rajta: Hol van most Beth? Miért nem akar kutatni utána Art? Hogy megkímélje a feleségét az újabb csalódástól? Vagy titkol valamit? Kiben lehet megbízni? Gen nyomozni kezd, hogy megtalálja kislányát. Reménye azonban csakhamar félelembe és paranoiába csap át, mert olyan sötét üzelmek sejlenek föl előtte, amelyek titokban tartásáért valakinek a gyilkosság sem túl nagy ár...

Emily und Jed sind glücklich verlobt und verbringen ihren Urlaub mit Jeds Kindern Lish und Dee Dee auf Korsika. Als Dee Dee eines Abends über Kopfschmerzen klagt, gibt Emily ihr eine Schmerztablette. Am nächsten Morgen ist Dee Dee tot. Vergiftet. Kurz darauf erhält Emily eine SMS: Das Gift war für sie bestimmt. Ein mörderisches Spiel um Lüge und Verrat beginnt ...

"First published in Great Britain in 2014 by Simon and Schuster UK Ltd."

On holiday with her family and adoring fiancee, Jed, Emily couldn''t be happier. But overnight, the idyllic trip turns into a waking nightmare when one of the group is found dead in what appears to be a terrible accident. The devastated party returns to London to cope with their loss while trying to resume their normal lives. But new revelations set Emily on a perilous journey to discover the truth about what happened...

The suspicious circumstances of her best friend''s apparent suicide drive a young woman to the possibility that it was murder, and might involve the same man who killed her sister eighteen years ago.

Fausses pistes, intrigue diabolique et suspense envoûtant, un roman psychologique original et bouleversant dans la lignée des Apparences de Gillian Flynn. Mariée à Art Loxley, riche homme d''affaires londonien, Gen a tout pour être heureuse. Mais derrière la façade de leur maison cossue, la jeune femme peine à surmonter la perte de Beth, sa fille emportée à la naissance huit ans plus tôt. Un drame qui l''empêche de devenir mère à nouveau. Jusqu''au jour où une femme se présente à sa porte. Apeurée, celle-ci prétend détenir des informations et assure que l''enfant est toujours en vie. Qui pour croire un mensonge aussi monstrueux ? Alors qu''Art soupçonne une ignoble tentative de manipulation pour nuire à ses affaires, Gen, elle, ne peut s''empêcher d''espérer. Seule contre son mari et son entourage, Gen entreprend de lever les nombreuses zones d''ombre de son accouchement. Mais, bientôt, l''espoir vire au cauchemar...

The tension mounts in part two of the action-packed thriller, Split Second. . . Bound together by the devastating consequences of a terrorist attack on a London market, teenagers Charlotte (Charlie) and Nat appear at first to have much in common. But, as Charlie gets closer to Nat, she begins to wonder - does he know more about the attack than he''s let on? This is PART TWO of THREE of the heart-stopping thriller, Split Second, by bestselling and award-winning author, Sophie McKenzie. It is not the whole book. PART THREE will be released on the 24th of July. However, if you cannot wait, THE WHOLE EBOOK IS ALSO AVAILABLE NOW! "A terrifying, fast-paced thriller that you won''t be able to put down." Teen Now, four-star review "Wow. Sophie McKenzie knows how to get her readers right on the edge of their seats. Split Seconds a rollercoaster of a read, full of twists and turns and betrayals … And the story will continue in Every Second Counts. I''ll be watching this space for book two. With bated breath!" The Book Bag

PRISVINDENDE BESTSELLER Lauren er adopteret og ivrig efter at finde ud af mere om sin mystiske fortid. Men da hun opdager, at hun muligvis er blevet kidnappet fra en amerikansk familie som treårig, føles hende liv pludselig som en stor løgn. Hvad skal hun stille op, når hun har masser af spørgsmål, men ingen vil svare? Hvordan kan hun finde sin rigtige mor og far? Og hvor meget havde hendes adoptivforældre egentlig med kidnapningen at gøre? Lauren stikker af fra sin familie i England for at se, om hun kan finde ud af mere på egen hånd. Men hendes undersøgelser fører særdeles farlige personer tæt på – og det går langsomt op for Lauren, at hun måske slet ikke er forberedt på de konsekvenser, som sandheden kan have ...

A heart-stopping YA thriller, from the author of the award-winning Girl, Missingand Close My Eyes. . . Bound together by the devastating consequences of a terrorist attack on a London market, teenagers Charlotte (Charlie) and Nat appear at first to have much in common. But, as Charlie gets closer to Nat and his family, she begins to wonder if perhaps he knows more about the attack than he has let on. Split Second is an action-packed thriller that shifts between the perspectives of its two main characters as their courage and their loyalties are tested to the limit.

It''s been eight years since Geniver Loxley lost her daughter, Beth.Since that day, Gen has been floundering. While her husband Art builds his business reputation and their fortune, she can''t let go of Beth. And then one day, everything changes. A strange woman shows up on Gen''s doorstep, saying the very thing she longs to hear: that Beth is alive. That she is out there somewhere, waiting for Gen to find her . . . It''s insane. Unthinkable. But why would someone make up such a story? Ignoring the warnings of her husband and friends, Gen begins to hope - hope that quickly turns into fear and paranoia. With questions swirling around her head, Gen is determined to uncover the truth. But who can she trust? Why is Art so reluctant to get involved? To save his wife from further hurt? Or something much more sinister? Is Beth even really out there? And, if so, who is responsible for taking her? ''Close My Eyes starts with a parent''s worst nightmare and builds from there, twists and twists again, finally delivering a final punch that will leave you gasping.'' - Joseph Finder,New York Times bestselling author *This eBook now contains a sneak peek of Sophie McKenzie''s gripping psychological thriller, Trust in Me, also available in paperback and eBook*