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Winner of the Costa Book of the Year 2015 The Lie Tree is a wonderfully evocative and atmospheric novel by Frances Hardinge award winning author of Cuckoo Song and Fly By Night Faith s father has been found dead under mysterious circumstances and as she is searching through his belongings for clues she discovers a strange tree The tree only grows healthy and bears fruit if you whisper a lie to it The fruit of the tree when eaten will deliver a hidden truth to the person who consumes it The bigger the lie the more people who believe it the bigger the truth that is uncovered The girl realizes that she is good at lying and that the tree might hold the key to her father s murder so she begins to spread untruths far and wide across her small island community But as her tales spiral out of control she discovers that where lies seduce truths shatter

he Lie Tree is a wonderfully evocative and atmospheric novel by Frances Hardinge, award-winning author of Cuckoo Song and Fly By Night.Faith''s father has been found dead under mysterious circumstances, and as she is searching through his belongings for clues she discovers a strange tree. The tree only grows healthy and bears fruit if you whisper a lie to it. The fruit of the tree, when eaten, will deliver a hidden truth to the person who consumes it. The bigger the lie, the more people who believe it, the bigger the truth that is uncovered.The girl realizes that she is good at lying and that the tree might hold the key to her father''s murder, so she begins to spread untruths far and wide across her small island community. But as her tales spiral out of control, she discovers that where lies seduce, truths shatter . . .

A beautiful gift edition of the supernatural horror cult classic that inspired H.P. Lovecraft and the HBO hit series True DetectiveThe weird tales in this slim volume are all linked by a play, the second act of which reveals truths so terrible and beautiful that it drives all who read it to despair: The King in Yellow.These four macabre, uncanny and unsettling stories are some of the most thrilling ever written in the field of weird fiction, and since their first publication in 1895 have become a cult classic, influencing many writers from the renowned master of cosmic horror H.P Lovecraft to the creators of HBOs True Detective.

Don't miss this New York Times bestselling "impossible to put down" (Buzzfeed) novel with deadly stakes, thrilling twists, and juicy secrets--perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and Knives Out.Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why -- or even who Tobias Hawthorne is.To receive her inheritance, Avery must move into sprawling, secret passage-filled Hawthorne House, where every room bears the old man's touch -- and his love of puzzles, riddles, and codes. Unfortunately for Avery, Hawthorne House is also occupied by the family that Tobias Hawthorne just dispossessed. This includes the four Hawthorne grandsons: dangerous, magnetic, brilliant boys who grew up with every expectation that one day, they would inherit billions. Heir apparent Grayson Hawthorne is convinced that Avery must be a conwoman, and he's determined to take her down. His brother, Jameson, views her as their grandfather's last hurrah: a twisted riddle, a puzzle to be solved. Caught in a world of wealth and privilege, with danger around every turn, Avery will have to play the game herself just to survive.

OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES!Fall in love with the series everyone is talking about with this hardcover boxed set of the #1 New York Times bestselling Inheritance Games trilogy! The Inheritance Games, The Hawthorne Legacy, and The Final Gambit are together for the first time.Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why -- or even who Tobias Hawthorne is.To receive her inheritance, Avery must move into sprawling, secret passage-filled Hawthorne House, where every room bears the old man's touch -- and his love of puzzles, riddles, and codes. Unfortunately for Avery, Hawthorne House is also occupied by the family that Tobias Hawthorne just dispossessed. This includes the four Hawthorne grandsons: dangerous, magnetic, brilliant boys who grew up with every expectation that one day, they would inherit billions. Heir apparent Grayson Hawthorne is convinced that Avery must be a conwoman, and he's determined to take her down. His brother, Jameson, views her as their grandfather's last hurrah: a twisted riddle, a puzzle to be solved. Caught in a world of wealth and privilege, with danger around every turn, Avery will have to play the game herself just to survive.With deadly stakes, thrilling twists, juicy secrets, swoonworthy romance, and billions of dollars hanging in the balance, this "impossible to put down" (Buzzfeed) series is perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying and Knives Out.

An utterly addictive and twisty thriller, full of dark family secrets and deadly stakes. Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and Knives Out.She came from nothing.Avery has a plan: keep her head down, work hard for a better future.Then an eccentric billionaire dies, leaving her almost his entire fortune. And no one, least of all Avery, knows why.They had everything.Now she must move into the mansion she's inherited.It's filled with secrets and codes, and the old man's surviving relatives - a family hell-bent on discovering why Avery got 'their' money.Now there's only one rule: winner takes all.Soon she is caught in a deadly game that everyone in this strange family is playing.But just how far will they go to keep their fortune?'A fantastic rollercoaster of a book! We Were Liars meets The Da Vinci Code. I loved it!' Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake'A thrilling blend of family secrets, illicit romance and a high-stakes treasure hunt . . . The nonstop twists kept me guessing until the very last page!' Katharine McGee, New York Times bestselling author of American Royals'One of YA's more reliably twisty and brilliant thriller authors is back with a brand new series that's every bit as impossible to put down as her others' BuzzfeedAND DON'T MISS THE HAWTHORNE LEGACY - THE UMISSABLE SEQUEL TO THE INHERITANCE GAMES, COMING SEPTEMBER 2021!!ver menos

From the author of The Last Chance Hotel comes a brand new fantastical mystery series!''''''''Blending magical adventure with Golden Age crime mystery, this delightfully atmospheric spin-off from the author of The Last Chance Hotel confirms Thornton''''''''s place as one of the most original children''''''''s writers around.'''''''' WATERSTONESMagic must never be misused ...When there''''''''s a murder in the village and a hag is heard howling at the local inn, secret witch Raven Charming realizes she could have a rival one who practises the worst kind of magic.With the help of amateur sleuth, Mortimer Scratch, and Nightshade, a talking cat with a feline sense of detection, she sets out to solve what''''''''s been going on ... A magical murder mystery perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Harry Potter Book 1 in a new spin-off series from the author of The Last Chance Hotel, chosen as Waterstones Book of the Month and nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award Features fan-favourite Nightshade as the star of her very own mystery!

Novel of mystery and suspense centered around a family estate full of secrets.

Stranger Things meets Point Horror in the first of a brilliant new series for readers aged 11+ from Yvette Fielding, British television's first lady of the paranormal and presenter of Most Haunted. When Clovis, Eve and Tom decide to play with a ouija board in an old abandoned house on Halloween, none of them foresees the horrors they're about to unleash. What starts out as a bit of fun, soon transcends into something far more terrifying when a distressed and determined spirit follows them home.Before long the friends are caught up in a series of events beyond their wildest imaginings and their journey as ghost hunters begins . . .'When I grow up I wanna be a ghost hunter!' Keith Lemon'If you're reading this scary book in bed then it might be wise to leave the landing light on' Paul O'Grady'I'm too scared to read this!' Matt Lucas

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The #1 New York Times bestseller and a USA Today bestseller!Intrigue, riches, and romance abound in this thrilling sequel to the beloved bestselling The Inheritance GamesThe Inheritance Games ended with a bombshell, and now heiress Avery Grambs has to pick up the pieces and find the man who might hold the answers to all of her questionsincluding why Tobias Hawthorne left his entire fortune to Avery, a virtual stranger, rather than to his own daughters or grandsons. Thanks to a DNA test, Avery knows that shes not a Hawthorne by blood, but clues pile up hinting at a deeper connection to the family than she had ever imagined. As the mystery grows and the plot thickens, Grayson and Jameson, two of the enigmatic and magnetic Hawthorne grandsons, continue to pull Avery in different directions. And there are threats lurking around every corner, as adversaries emerge who will stop at nothing to see Avery out of the pictureby any means necessary. With nonstop action, aspirational jet-setting, Knives Out-like family intrigue, swoonworthy romance, and billions of dollars hanging in the balance, The Hawthorne Legacy will thrill Jennifer Lynn Barnes fans and new readers alike.

Intrigue, riches, and romance abound in this thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Inheritance Games perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson.The Inheritance Games ended with a bombshell, and now heiress Avery Grambs has to pick up the pieces and find the man who might hold the answers to all of her questions - including why Tobias Hawthorne left his entire fortune to Avery, a virtual stranger, rather than to his own daughters or grandsons.As the mystery grows and the plot thickens, Grayson and Jameson, the enigmatic and magnetic Hawthorne grandsons, continue to pull Avery in different directions. And there are threats lurking around every corner, as adversaries emerge who will stop at nothing to see Avery out of the picture - by any means necessary.With nonstop action, aspirational jet-setting, family intrigue, swoonworthy romance, and billions of dollars hanging in the balance, The Hawthorne Legacy will thrill Jennifer Lynn Barnes fans and new readers alike.

A clothbound collection of classic Sherlock Holmes stories, including “The Red-Headed League” and “The Engineer’s Thumb.”

Impossible puzzles shocking twists and addictive romance combine in this unmissable new chapter in the 1 bestselling INHERITANCE GAMES saga guaranteed to keep you hooked until the very last page A RUTHLESS GAME SEVEN MYSTERY PLAYERS LOVE AND LIVES ARE AT STAKE Welcome to the Grandest Game a life changing competition run by billionaire Avery Grambs and the four infamous Hawthorne brothers LYRA tells herself she s only playing for the money not for answers about her father s death and certainly not to confront the infuriating enigmatic GRAYSON Hawthorne Facing off against Lyra are GIGI Grayson s half sister who is determined to prove herself and ROHAN who has few morals a dangerous skill set and no future unless he wins the game Swept away to a luxury private island Lyra Gigi and Rohan must do whatever it takes to best one another a cast of formidable rivals and a game that only the sharpest minds can conquer As sparks fly and the challenges push the players to their limits it becomes clear that everyone has secrets ad the past won t stay buried forever WHO HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN 1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes delivers a brand new series set in the world of The Inheritance Games where fan favourite and n

Seven tickets. An island of dreams. The chance of a lifetime.Welcome to the Grandest Game, an annual competition run by billionaire Avery Grambs and the four infamous Hawthorne brothers, whose family fortune she inherited. Designed to give anyone a shot at fame and fortune, this year's game requires one of seven golden tickets to enter. With millions on the line, those seven players will do whatever it takes to win.Some of the players are in it for the money. Some for power. Some for reasons all their own. Every single one of them has secrets. Amidst it all is Grayson Hawthorne, tasked with a vital role in this year's game. But as tensions rise and the mind-bending challenges push the players to their limits-physically, mentally, and emotionally-it soon becomes clear that not everyone is playing by the rules.

We''re not afraid anymore.A boy and a girl are stripped and marooned on a small island for the night. They are the goats. The kids at camp think its a great joke, just a harmless old tradition. But the goats dont see it that way. Instead of trying to get back to camp, they decide to call home. But no one can come and get them. So theyre on their own, wandering through a small town trying to find clothing, food, and shelter, all while avoiding suspicious adultsespecially the police. The boy and the girl find they rather like life on their own. If their parents ever do show up to rescue them, the boy and the girl might be long gone...The Goats is a 1987 New York Times Book Review Notable Children''s Book of the Year.

The bestselling Freddy Files is back, now updated with 64 pages of new content!The bestselling, official guidebook to Five Nights at Freddy's is back, now updated and including 64 pages of new content exploring Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator and Ultimate Custom Night!In this official guidebook to Five Night at Freddy's, fans and gamers alike can immerse themselves in the series' mythology, gameplay, and secrets as we unwind the twisted mysteries hidden at the heart of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. Delving into each game, players can map the animatronics' paths, learn how timed elements of the games work, and discover how to trigger unique events. Special sections throughout highlight Freddy's fans' most talked-about theories, from the identities of the "Bite of '83 and '87" victims to the history of Henry and William Afton to the recurring hallucinations of "it's me." All the evidence, along with every detail of the games, books, and more, is laid out for fans to explore in this one-of-a-kind guide to the warped world of Five Nights at Freddy's.

From the creator of the horror video game sensation Five Nights at Freddy's comes this pulse-pounding graphic novel adaptation of the bestselling trilogy's thrilling conclusion!What really happened to Charlie?It's the question that John can't seem to shake, along with the nightmares of Charlie's seeming death and miraculous reappearance. John just wants to forget the whole terrifying saga of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, but the past isn't so easily buried. Meanwhile, there's a new animatronic pizzeria opening in Hurricane, along with a new rash of kidnappings that feel all too familiar.

In this prequel to the NO 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING phenomenon of TIKTOK fame They Both Die at the End two new strangers spend a life changing day together after Death Cast make their first fateful calls If They Both Die at the End broke your heart and put it back together again be prepared for this novel to do the same A tender sad hopeful and youthful story that deserves as much love as its predecessor Culturefly A heart pounding story full of emotion and suspense Kirkus An extraordinary book with a riveting plot Booklist Meet Orion and Valentino It s the night before Death Cast goes live and there s one question on everyone s mind Can Death Cast actually predict death or is it an elaborate hoax Orion Pagan has waited years for someone to tell him that he s going to die given his serious heart condition Valentino Prince has a long and promising future ahead of him and only registered for Death Cast after his twin sister nearly died in a car accident Orion and Valentino cross paths in Times Square and immediately feel a deep connection But when the first End Day calls go out their lives are changed for ever one of them receives a call the other doesn t Told with acclaimed author Adam Silvera s signature bittersweet touch this