Super Sleuth
From million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes his first ever murder mystery – with thrills, spills and laughs galore. A Waterstones Best Children’s Book of the Year
Children’s / Teenage: Crime & mystery fiction
Girls Who Play Dead
Two siblings investigate the murder of a friend only to unearth even more deadly mysteries in their small town in this page-turning young adult thriller from the acclaimed author of Their Vicious Games.
Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo
A TOP 10 CHILDREN’S FICTION BESTSELLER
Enter an extraordinary magical adventure about family, fate and finding the courage to be truly yourself – perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Lemony Snicket and The Swifts.
Cecily Sawyer: How To Be a Spy
A thrilling, mysterious and very, very funny new adventure from the award-winning author of EINSTEIN THE PENGUIN, with brilliant illustrations from bestseller David Tazzyman.
Sammy – Sammy and the Stolen Paintings (Sammy, Book 2)
The second warm and brilliantly funny family comedy told from the perspective of Sammy the sniffer dog – perfect for younger readers aged 7 and up
The Thrashers
The unputdownable, unforgettable thriller from bestselling author Julie Soto, perfect for fans of A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER and THIRTEEN REASONS WHY.
The Murder Hypothesis
The gripping new YA thriller from the author of FOUR GOOD LIARS, and the perfect read for fans of A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER.
Skulduggery Pleasant – Skulduggery Pleasant – The Haunted House on Hollow Hill
The book version of the thrilling and innovative narrative podcast.
On a dark and stormy night …
A pair of ghost-hunting journalists arrive at the most haunted house in Britain – the Hollow Hotel. They’re here to interview the Dark King of television magic, Romeo Gideon.
The Violet Veil Mysteries – A Case of High Stakes (The Violet Veil Mysteries, Book 3)
The third title in this breakout new detective series, from the author of the spine-tingling Scarlet and Ivy series.
Silent Sister
An unputdownable YA thriller with a twist that will electrify readers, Silent Sister is perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Holly Jackson, and Kathleen Glasgow.
Robodog
Enter a world of superheroes and villains in this action-packed comic caper from No.1 bestselling author David Walliams – and meet Robodog: the future of crime fighting!
Einstein the Penguin – The Case of the Polar Poachers (Einstein the Penguin, Book 3)
Einstein the penguin is back in this future-classic and fantastically funny story for all the family to enjoy. Get ready to welcome the most extraordinary penguin back into your own home.