Best Selling Books by Sophie Mckenzie

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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...

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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*

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

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

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...

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?

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