New Releases by Sophie McKenzie

The arrival of a secret sibling tears a family apart. But is she who she claims to be? Wealthy business tycoon Nathaniel Carson dies, leaving behind a vast fortune to his family. The Carsons host a dinner to celebrate what would have been his 79th birthday – only to have an unexpected guest arrive. Mia claims to be Nathaniel’s youngest child, the product of an affair. Unassuming, likeable and seemingly desperate to connect with the family she did not know existed until a few weeks ago, Cassie Carson welcomes her with open arms. But not everyone is quite so accepting of the new addition. When a series of concerning coincidences emerge and a family member is killed in suspicious circumstances, even Cassie begins to doubt her new sister. The more Cassie unearths, the more terrified she becomes. Who really is Mia? And what lengths will she go to in order to get her hands on the family fortune? A tense psychological thriller full of twists and turns. Perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister and Lisa Jewell.

The third title in this murder-mystery school series set at Mayfield Academy from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, Girl Missing. Georgia, Wren and Billy are excited about the start of a new school term this autumn at Mayfield Academy, especially as it brings with it a video diary project for them all. But when, off-camera, the friends start filming in the woods, it seems that they could have inadverently filmed a potential murder. And as one murder turns into two and the murders start stacking up, could it be that someone might be out to silence them too? * 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 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

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

What if everything you thought you knew about your life was a lie? "Chica desaparecida" is the bestselling mystery young adult novel in Spanish by writer Sophie McKenzie, having sold over 1,000,000 copies. Lauren is adopted and eager to learn more about her mysterious past. But when she discovers that she might have been kidnapped from her family as a baby, suddenly her life seems like a lie. Could her adoptive parents be responsible for her abduction? Fleeing her family to uncover the truth, Lauren''s journey leads her closer and closer to danger, realizing that someone wants to prevent her from discovering what really happened when she was a baby. "Chica desaparecida" is the first book released by the queen of young adult thrillers, Sophie McKenzie, and is a must-read for readers yet to discover this modern classic. "You won''t be able to stop reading." -- The Independent "It will keep you gripped for hours." -- Sunday Express "Please read this book: it''s brilliant!" -- The Guardian "Brilliantly described, terrifying, and emotional." -- The Daily Mirror

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?

This pack contains 1 copy of: Peg Doll Gran, In Real Life, Nathan and the Polar Bear, We Want Change!, Team Rescue, The Bravest Roman of All, The Calico Cat Cafe, The Wondrous Women of WWII.Prompt thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level comprehension skills with Reflect - emotionally powerful books with realistic settings.

A lonely girl, a missing father, a trail of lies . . . The explosive new thriller from the bestselling author of blockbuster, Girl, Missing.

1 seconde is een razend spannende jeugdthriller van Sophie McKenzie, die met haar debuut Vermist bijna elke juryprijs in Engeland won. Voor jongeren vanaf 13 jaar. Met politie niet betreden-elastiek. Het leven van Charlie verandert in één klap als haar moeder omkomt bij een bomaanslag in Londen. Maanden later ontmoet ze Nat, die net als zij moet leven met de vreselijke gevolgen van die dag. Eindelijk iemand die haar begrijpt. Maar hoe dichter ze bij hem komt, hoe meer Charlie het vermoeden krijgt dat er iets niet klopt. Wat weet Nat over de bomaanslag wat hij niet vertelt? Door het wisselende perspectief tussen Charlie en Nat houdt deze thriller je in zijn greep tot de laatste bladzijde.

Harry and Kate are ready to investigate when they spot some suspicious goings on at the Book museum ... A brilliantly accessible short story with a reading age of 6, designed to help severely struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+

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

"Appelle-moi. Besoin de te parler". C''est le dernier texto que Livy reçoit de Julia, son amie d''enfance. Le lendemain, Julia est retrouvée morte, gisant sur son canapé. Des somnifères, un bref mot d''adieu, aucun signe de violence : suicide, conclut la police. Livy refuse d''y croire et décide d''en savoir plus en se plongeant dans le passé de son amie. Elle est stupéfiée par ce qu''elle découvre... Un suspense psychologique redoutable !

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

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...

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...

Virgindade: tem gente que se apega a ela, e tem gente que não vê a hora de perdê-la. A primeira experiência sexual é única e tão variada quanto se pode imaginar. Nestes oito contos, tudo gira em torno da primeira vez. Com ajuda da ficção, Melvin Burgess, Anne Fine, Mary Hooper, Sophie McKenzie, Patrick Ness, Bali Rai, Jenny Valentine e Keith Gray – oito dos mais célebres autores juvenis da atualidade – contam histórias de adolescentes que estão encarando este momento inesquecível. Tem ansiedade? Tem. Falta de jeito? Também. Timidez, vergonha, medo? Claro que sim. Prazer, alívio, decepção: como não? Sem papo furado, sem lições de moral, sem pretensões: A primeira vez é um livro para curtir, sem culpa, a aventura que é perder a virgindade.

A brand new title from bestselling, award-winning author, Sophie McKenzie, andone of the Telegraph''s best YA books of 2015 The shocking reality behind a £10 million inheritance turns Evie Brown''s world on its head. Unable to find out the truth from her parents, Evie ends up on the mysterious island of Lightsea, where her desire for answers leads her towards a series of revelations that threaten everything she holds dear . . . including her life.

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.

First published in Great Britain in 2013 by Simon and Schuster UK Ltd, as Split second.

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

Nat and Charlie are about to discover that life can change in the blink of an eye - whether you''re ready or not! This is PART ONE of THREE of the heart-stopping thriller, Split Secondby bestselling and award-winning author, Sophie McKenzie. It is not the whole book. PART TWO will be released on 17thJuly and PART THREE on 24thJuly. However, if you can''t wait, THE WHOLE EBOOK IS ALSO AVAILABLE NOW!! Once you''ve read all three parts don''t miss Sophie''s fantastic sequel, Every Second Counts, out in ebook and paperback on 31st July 2014. "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 Secondis 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 ...

''Romantic and heart-wrenching'' The climax of River and Flynn''s story. After months apart, everyone thinks that River is successfully building a future without Flynn. She has even almost convinced herself that she is moving on. And then, one day, Flynn is back, bringing with him tales of his glamorous new life. Will River let herself be drawn back into Flynn''s world? Or is this, finally, the end of the line for them both?

What would you do if you saw yourself as a toddler on a Missing Children''s website? Lauren has always known she was adopted but when a little research turns up the possibility that she was snatched from an American family as a baby, suddenly Lauren''s life seems like a sham... and it seems that the circumstances of her disappearance are murky and Lauren''s kidnappers are still at large and willing to do anything to keep her silent… Two years after the events of Girl, Missingand life is not getting any easier for sixteen-year-old Lauren, as exam pressure and a recent family tragedy take their toll. Lauren''s birth mother takes Lauren and her two sisters on holiday in the hope that some time together will help, but when one of the sisters disappears, under circumstances very similar to those in which Lauren was taken years before, Lauren fears the nightmare might happen all over again. Six years have passed since the end of Sister, Missingand Madison is now a teenager. During a visit to older sister Lauren, she learns more about their biological father and sets out to track him down. Her search bears fruit sooner than she expects, but is the father she discovers all he seems? As Madison gets drawn into a mysterious investigation involving missing girls and secret hideaways, she finds herself in more and more danger… This ebook bind-up includes Girl, Missing; Sister, Missingand Missing Me, plus a bonus chapter of when Wolfe met Madison.