New Releases by Sophie McKenzie

Lauren is adopted and eager to know more about her mysterious past. But when she discovers she may have been snatched from an American family as a baby, her life suddenly feels like a sham. Why will no one answer her questions? How can she find her biological mum and dad? And are her adoptive parents really responsible for kidnapping her? Suggested level: secondary.

The must-have third book in the bestselling, award-winning Missing series. From the million-copy selling, queen of teen thrillers Sophie McKenzie. Six years have passed since the end of Sister, Missing and Madison is now a teenager. During a visit to older sister Lauren, she learns that their biological father was an anonymous sperm donor and sets out to track him down. Her search bears fruit sooner than expected, 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 embroiled in more and more danger. . . Other books by Sophie McKenzie: Girl, Missing Sister, Missing Boy, Missing Hide and Secrets Truth or Dare 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

This is life, not a rehearsal... When River auditions for a part in an inter-school performance of Romeo and Juliet, she finds herself smitten by Flynn, the boy playing Romeo. River believes in romantic love, and she can''t wait to experience it. But Flynn comes from a damaged family - is he even capable of giving River what she wants? The path of true love never did run smooth...

Blake''s the star of the local football team, but he and his mum are in trouble - they can''t make the rent and it looks as though they''ll have to move. So when a stranger offers Blake cash to fix the match, it seems like an easy solution, right? Wrong. If Blake goes along with it, he stands to lose more than just the game, will he do the right thing

The FINAL nail-biting installment of The Medusa Project, from bestselling author of Girl, Missing, Sophie McKenzie! Meet Nico, Ketty, Ed and Dylan – four psychic teens who form the government-led crime-fighting force, The Medusa Project. But not for much longer . . . The team is due to be disbanded and the teenagers sent off to separate locations. But the Medusa teens are determined to investigate claims that a dangerous drug conveying the same powers as the Medusa gene has been developed. Joined by new friends Cal and Amy, the four set off on their final and most dangerous mission yet – by the end of which, nothing will be the same . . . Also by Sophie McKenzie: THE MEDUSA PROJECT The Set-Up The Hostage The Rescue Hunted Double-Cross Teen Novels Girl, Missing Sister, Missing Missing Me Blood Ties Blood Ransom Split Second Every Second Counts

Luke and Eve are heading off on their first holiday together. But they''re staying with Eve''s dad in his Spanish hotel and things aren''t going to go to plan... Eve''s dad treats his daughter like a little girl - and if Luke was hoping for a some summer action with Eve, her father soon puts a stop to it. Eve showcases her singing with the hotel band in the evenings, which means she''s spending a lot of time with the handsome male drummer. Luke''s jealous, but a revenge snog with the gorgeous Catalina doesn''t seem to help his relationship with Eve much, and Cat''s boyfriend is none too pleased either. Suddenly, it''s turning into a holiday from hell...

Luke spots Eve at his dad''s funeral. She''s hot - and she''s the perfect distraction from his messed up family life. There''s only one problem - she''s got a boyfriend. Still, Luke''s not going to give up that easily... When he meets Ryan at a party and hears about ''the Six Steps method'' to guarantee success with any girl, Luke determines to put it to the test. Step by step, he begins to get closer to Eve - but one step forward seems to mean two steps back, and when he''s hospitalised by the jealous boyfriend, he wonders if any girl - even one as gorgeous as Eve - is really worth it...

The gripping sequel to the bestselling, award-winning teen thriller Girl, Missing, by million-copy selling author Sophie McKenzie. It''s two years after the events of Girl, Missing and life is not getting any easier for sixteen-year-old Lauren – exam pressure and a recent family heartbreak have taken their toll. Hoping some time together away from everything will help, Lauren’s birth mother takes her and her two sisters on holiday, only for tragedy to strike again when one of Lauren’s sisters disappears, under circumstances very similar to those in which Lauren was taken years before. . . perhaps too similar to be a coincidence. Can Lauren save her sister and stop the nightmare from happening all over again? Other books by Sophie McKenzie: Girl, Missing Missing Me Boy, Missing Hide and Secrets Truth or Dare 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

The fifth thrilling chapter in this action-packed series about psychic teenagers, from the bestselling author of Girl, Missing. Nico, Ketty, Ed and Dylan are four psychic teens who have been brought together by government agents to create a secret crime-fighting force: The Medusa Project. When the team arrive in Sydney for another exciting mission, they come face-to-face with two more Medusa teens: Cal, a boy who can fly, and Amy, a girl who can shapeshift. As new alliances are formed and old secrets are uncovered, one question remains for our four heroes: who is double-crossing whom? Also by Sophie McKenzie: THE MEDUSA PROJECT The Set-Up The Hostage The Rescue Hunted Hit Squad Teen Novels Girl, Missing Sister, Missing Missing Me Blood Ties Blood Ransom Split Second Every Second Counts

It all starts when a mysterious train appears in the park. Before they know what''s happening, Joe and Scarlett are whisked away on a journey back in time. Magically transported to World War II, they''re given a mission: to save a young boy''s life. But with bombs falling on London they find they are counting down to disaster.

Clones Rachel and Theo now live hundreds of miles apart. They keep in touch, but things just aren''t the same. When Rachel discovers that evil scientist Elijah is still working in secret for a section of the government and about to murder Daniel, she sets out to rescue the little boy, but her plans backfire with disastrous consequences. Across the Atlantic, Theo becomes suspicious when Rachel misses their weekly internet chat. He discovers a report online saying she''s killed herself and travels to Scotland to find her, certain that she has been kidnapped. A clue leads him to Elijah''s mysterious clinic, where the sinister Aphrodite Experiment is underway. But what is Elijah really planning? Why does he need to track Rachel down so badly? And will Rachel and Theo be able to pay the ultimate ransom that he demands?

THE THIEF Fourteen years ago, four babies were implanted with the Medusa gene - a gene for psychic abilities. Now teenagers, Nico, Ketty, Ed and Dylan have been brought together by government agents to create a secret crime-fighting force - The Medusa Project. On their way to a distant boot camp, the four teens are attacked and forced to carry out a high-risk diamond theft… WALKING THE WALLS Felix is not scared to be different - but his fellow pupils find him confusing. Felix doesn''t care, but everyone around him seems to have something to say about how he''s living his life... Why can''t they just let him be Felix?

The second chapter in Sophie McKenzie''s bestselling series, back with a fresh new cover design! Meet Nico, Ketty, Ed and Dylan – four psychic teens brought together by government agents to create the secret crime-fighting force The Medusa Project. After a narrow escape from the evil clutches of Jack Linden, the gang are back and the stakes are even higher. Ketty''s brother Lex has stumbled into a dangerous game involving his boss and a hidden bomb. It''s up to Ketty to save him without letting on what she knows to the rest of the team. But can she control her psychic visions, and her feelings for Nico, without getting the team''s cover – and herself – blown sky high?

THE THIEF Fourteen years ago, four babies were implanted with the Medusa gene - a gene for psychic abilities. Now teenagers, Nico, Ketty, Ed and Dylan have been brought together by government agents to create a secret crime-fighting force - The Medusa Project. On their way to a distant boot camp, the four teens are attacked and forced to carry out a high-risk diamond theft… WALKING THE WALLS Felix is not scared to be different - but his fellow pupils find him confusing. Felix doesn''t care, but everyone around him seems to have something to say about how he''s living his life... Why can''t they just let him be Felix?

Lauren is adopted and eager to know more about her mysterious past. But when she disccovers she may have been snatched from an American family as a baby, her life suddenly feels like a sham.

What if everything you thought you knew about your life was a lie? Girl, Missing is the blockbuster bestselling title from million-copy selling writer Sophie McKenzie. Lauren is adopted and eager to know more about her mysterious past. But when she discovers she may have been snatched from her family as a baby, her whole life suddenly feels like a sham. Could her adoptive parents really have been responsible for kidnapping her? Running away from her family to seek out the truth, Lauren''s journey takes her deeper and deeper into danger as she realises that someone wants to stop her uncovering what really happened when she was a baby. Girl, Missing is the book that launched the queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie, and is a must-have for readers that are yet to discover this modern classic. *Boy, Missing, the page-turning World Book Day 2022 book set in the Missing world is out now!* Other books by Sophie McKenzie: Sister, Missing Missing Me Boy, Missing Hide and Secrets Truth or Dare 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

Arthur is a better fighter than his foster brother, Kay, but he''s not the one training to be a knight. When the king dies Arthur gets the chance to carry out his first big challenge. There''s a sword stuck in a rock, and no one can pull it free... A modern retelling of the classic legend.