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Supertato Carnival Catastro Pe

(2019) Join Supertato and the gang in this hilarious, colourful caper from bestselling picture dream team, Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet!

It’s carnival time in the supermarket and the veggies are feeling festive! But someone is out to spoil the fun – with a devious device that could ruin EVERYTHING.

Can Supertato and the veggies stop their colourful carnival from turning into a carnival catastro-pea?!

Other titles in the Supertato series:

Supertato

Supertato: Veggies Assemble

Supertato: Run Veggies Run

Supertato: Evil Pea Rules

Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom

Supertato: Books Are Rubbish (WBD)

Supertato Sticker Book

Supertato: Bubbly Troubly (coming March 2021)

Supertato Sticker Skills (coming May 2021)

Our House

(2019) WINNER OF CRIME & THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS

‘The last line will make you literally shout with shock’ Good Housekeeping

‘Terrifically twisty … hooks from the first page’ Sunday Times

On a bright morning in the London suburbs, a family moves into the house they’ve just bought on Trinity Avenue. Nothing strange about that. Except it’s your house. And you didn’t sell it.

FOR BETTER, FOR WORSE.

When Fi Lawson arrives home to find strangers moving into her house, she is plunged into terror and confusion. She and her husband Bram have owned their home on Trinity Avenue for years and have no intention of selling. How can this other family possibly think the house is theirs? And why has Bram disappeared when she needs him most?

FOR RICHER, FOR POORER.

Bram has made a catastrophic mistake and now he is paying. Unable to see his wife, his children or his home, he has nothing left but to settle scores. As the nightmare takes grip, both Bram and Fi try to make sense of the events that led to a devastating crime. What has he hidden from her – and what has she hidden from him? And will either survive the chilling truth – that there are far worse things you can lose than your house?

TILL DEATH US DO PART.

Praise for Our House:

‘If 2018 brings a better book than Our House I will eat my hat. Addictive, twisty and oh so terrifyingly possible’ Clare Mackintosh

‘I raced through it this weekend. Such a smart idea. Twisty, warped, credible. Brilliantly plotted and compelling. Deserves to be such a hit’ Sarah Vaughan

‘Louise Candlish is a great writer;she inhaled me into her nightmarish world where everything we think we know is ripped from under our feet’ Fiona Barton

”A masterfully plotted, compulsive page-turner’ Guardian

‘Keeps you guessing to the end – and beyond’ Stylist

‘Whip-smart, knowing and brilliantly plotted’ India Knight

‘A corker’ Evening Standard

‘Terrific premise’ New York Times

‘Wonderfully plotted’ Jane Garvey, Woman’s Hour

‘A blood pressure-raising thriller’ Red

‘Gripping and heartbreaking with an undercurrent of unease running through it’ Louise Jensen

‘What a book! Fast, edge-of-your-seat stuff. Each time I set the book down I had to remind myself to breathe’ broadbeanbooks

‘Oh Louise Candlish, you are a genius! Our House is just brilliant. Scarily believable with the BEST ending I have read in a long time. I devoured it!’ Claire Frost, Fabulous magazine

Kiss the Girls and Make Them C

(2020) AN ELECTRIFYING NEW THRILLER FROM ‘QUEEN OF SUSPENSE’ MARY HIGGINS CLARK . . .

When investigative journalist Gina Kane receives an email from a ‘CRyan’ describing her ‘terrible experience’ while working at REL, a high-profile television news network, including the comment ‘and I’m not the only one,’ Gina knows she has to pursue the story. But when Ryan goes silent, Gina is shocked to discover the young woman has died tragically in a Jet Ski accident while on holiday.

Meanwhile, REL counsel Michael Carter finds himself in a tricky spot. Several female employees have come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct. Carter approaches the CEO, offering to persuade the victims to accept settlements in exchange for their silence. It’s a risky endeavor, but it could well make him rich.

As more allegations emerge and the company’s IPO draws near, Carter’s attempts to keep the story from making headlines are matched only by Gina Kane’s determination to uncover the truth. Was Ryan’s death truly an accident? And when another accuser turns up dead, Gina realizes someone-or some people-will go to depraved lengths to keep the story from seeing the light.

The novels of Mary Higgins Clark are perfect for fans of Sabine Durant, Shari Lapena and everyone who loves a good mystery…

*** Praise for Mary Higgins Clark ***

‘I adore Mary Higgins Clark’ Karin Slaughter

‘Trust Mary Higgins Clark to know what frightens us to death’ New York Times

‘Clark plays out her story like the pro that she is . . . flawless’ Daily Mirror

‘Should come with a warning: start in the evening and you’ll be reading late into the night’ USA Today

Something in the Water

(2019) *** THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AND REESE WITHERSPOON BOOKCLUB 2018 PICK! ***

The perfect couple.

The perfect crime?

‘Deftly paced, elegantly chilly thriller… Steadman brings similar qualities of wit, timing and intelligence to this novel… a proper page-turner’ New York Times

Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough; Mark a handsome investment banker with a bright future. They seem to have it all. But do they?

On a dream honeymoon to the tropical island of Bora Bora, Mark takes Erin scuba diving. Everything is perfect. Until they find something in the water. Something that will change their lives forever.

Erin and Mark decide to keep their discovery a secret. No one else need know; they trust each other implicitly.

But someone else does know. And in situations like these, it is far better to trust no one, not even those closest to you …

Set to be the blockbuster read of the summer, this is an unmissable, fast-paced, jaw-dropping thriller from a debut writer destined for great things.

‘A wild, page-turning ride! It’s the perfect beach read!’ Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club x Hello Sunshine book pick)

‘Worthy of Hitchcock’ Sunday Times

‘Pure adrenaline: I swallowed this book whole’ Erin Kelly, author of He Said, She Said

‘A thriller for our times’ Louise Candlish, author of Our House

‘A stunning debut. Superbly written, clever and gripping’ BA Paris, author of Behind Closed Doors

‘A fascinating moral dilemma’ Gillian McAllister, author of Everything but the Truth

‘It was the relatability of Erin’s voice that set it apart from so many other thrillers as it automatically got me thinking ‘What would I do in her position?’ Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies

‘This debut’s opening hook, which jumps ahead in the story to reveal a shocking outcome, teamed with Erin’s spunk and the threat of Russian mobsters, creates irresistible suspense-of both the what-will-happen and the how-did-that-happen varieties’ Booklist

‘A delicious page-turner’ New York Post

‘Catherine Steadman bursts onto the thriller scene with this exceptional debut psychological thriller, written in the vein of Paula Hawkins and Gillian Flynn… Deftly plotted and told with lightning-quick pacing… Something in the Water is psychological suspense at its absolute finest, and Steadman has all the makings of a writer poised to shoot straight to the top of the genre’ Book Spy

‘I loved this. It was so addictive… What follows is a twisty adventure that is a whole lot of fun and does actually beg the question ‘what would YOU do?’ Highly recommended’ Liz Loves Books

‘A terrific debut’ Criminal Element

‘Bombshell thriller… Drawing you in from the very first sentence … and becomes a nice twist on the typical psychological thriller’ Book Tribe

‘If you like thrillers with a huge twist and great plot this is for you’ Fiction Obsession

‘Catherine Steadman’s enthralling voice shines throughout this spellbinding debut novel’ Dwell in Possibility

‘A taut, relentless read. Written in the early stages to the beat of a steady drum, once the ‘something’ in the water appears, it sets off a chain of events that build to a Bourne-like intensity, delivering a shocking discovery at the very end’ Better Reading AU

‘A sumptuous read, packed with numerous cinematic scenes and a plot that will make your head spin. It is brilliantly written’ Year of Reading Selfishly Blog

Providence

(2018) *** From the bestselling author of YOU, now a major Netflix TV series ***

‘Compelling’ Observer

With her trademark flair, precision eye for detail and acerbic wit, Caroline Kepnes brings the suspense thriller to a whole new level with PROVIDENCE – a dark story of death, loss, horror, redemption and the love that binds us all.

In 2008, 13-year-old Jon Bronson disappears on his morning walk to school. After even his parents give him up for dead, only his best friend, Chloe, remains certain that he would come back.

Four years later, Jon returns with no memory of anything after the day he disappeared. But something’s different about him. His presence seems to cause spontaneous nose-bleeds in those around him. When he hugs his father, the older man passes out. The family dog disappears.

Jon’s only clue to his missing four years is the battered book left behind by the man he believes abducted him. And he and Chloe are determined to figure out what happened to Jon… before his presence does more than cause a couple of bloody noses. They’re sure they can solve the mystery and save Jon.

But this is a Caroline Kepnes novel. You know that the worst is yet to come.

‘The Netflix adaptation of Caroline Kepnes’ thriller You starts in December. The book is GREATNESS’ Lucy Mangan

*** PRAISE FOR CAROLINE KEPNES ***

‘Intense and deeply disturbing, You is a dark story told in a fresh voice, and an addictive read from beginning to end… Both a thrill and a nightmare, and yet I didn’t want to wake up’ Jennifer Hillier, author of THE BUTCHER on YOU

‘Both original and compelling. If you only read one new thriller this year, make it this one. It will stay with you long after you have put it down’ Daily Mail on YOU

‘Hypnotic and scary…never read anything quite like it’ Stephen King on YOU

‘I am RIVETED, AGHAST, AROUSED, you name it. The rare instance when prose and plot are equally delicious’ Lena Dunham on YOU

‘YOU is superb. So funny, apart from anything else, and properly clever. It is: different, hot’ Sophie Hannah on YOU

‘I can’t remember the last time I felt so guilty for enjoying a book so much’ S Magazine on HIDDEN BODIES

‘There’s something deeply insidious about the storytelling of Caroline Kepnes. As satire of a self-absorbed society, Kepnes hits the mark, cuts deep, and twists the knife’ Entertainment Weekly on HIDDEN BODIES

‘So brilliant, we reckon it’s invented its own genre: hipster thriller, anyone?’ Glamour on HIDDEN BODIES

November 9

(2015) Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist.

Can Ben’s relationship with Fallon – and simultaneously his novel – be considered a love story if it ends in heartbreak?

Dave the Lonely Monster

(2018) Monstrous beasts have feelings too!

This lively story of a lonely monster called Dave, who lives all alone in a retirement cave, is a lighthearted reminder that we should treat others as we would want to be treated ourselves – and that we could all do with a bit more monster in our lives!

Another classic-in-the-making all about kindness from the unbeatable duo of brilliant author Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilive, illustrator of The Detective Dog.

PRAISE FOR THE WORST PRINCESS:

‘Those sick of the cult of pink princesses will appreciate this quirky take on the traditional princess tale… A very funny new picture book’ The Bookseller Children’s Buyers Guide

‘Told in verse, and wonderfully illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, this picture book is so funny it could be safely recommended for all ages’ The Independent on Sunday

PRAISE FOR DOGS DON’T DO BALLET:

‘This heart-warming and humorous story will help children to realise that everyday, including themselves, can surprise with an unexpected talent’ Read Me

‘This is a parent and child read together, laugh together and have fun with picture, story and words sort of a book’ School Librarian

PRAISE FOR RHINOS DON’T EAT PANCAKES:

‘Offers a good-humoured warning to parents who don’t listen… The massive, full-colour pictures make this a delicious book’ The Independent on Sunday

‘Anna Kemp’s heart-warming story is told simply but with humour and emotion. And at the hands of Sara Ogilvie, all the characters are brought expressively to life.’ The Scotsman

Finding Cinderella

(2014) A chance encounter in the dark leads eighteen-year-old Daniel and the girl who stumbles across him to profess their love for each other. But this love has conditions: they agree it will last only one hour, and it will be only make-believe.

When their hour is up and the girl rushes off like Cinderella, Daniel tries to convince himself that what happened between them seemed perfect only because they were pretending it was. Moments like that happen only in fairy tales.

One year and one bad relationship later, his disbelief in love-at-first-sight is stripped away the day he meets Six: a girl with a strange name and an even stranger personality. Unfortunately for Daniel, finding true love doesn’t guarantee a happily ever after . . . it only further threatens it.

Will an unbearable secret from the past jeopardize Daniel and Six’s only chance at saving each other?

Maybe Someday

(2015) Contains exclusive content: songs from Griffin Peterson

Sydney is living in an idyllic bubble – she’s a dedicated student with a steady job on the side. She lives with her best friend, has a great boyfriend, and the music coming from the balcony opposite hers is fast becoming the soundtrack to her life.

But when Sydney finds out her boyfriend is cheating on her, the bubble bursts. The mysterious and attractive man behind the music, Ridge, gives Sydney hope that she can move on and they begin to write songs together. But moving on is harder than she expects, Sydney can only hope…. Maybe someday…

Colleen Hoover draws you in to this passionate tale of music, love and betrayal

Legendborn

(2020) Filled with mystery and Southern Black Girl Magic, Tracy Deonn’s New York Times bestselling Legendborn offers the dark allure of City of Bones with a modern-day twist on a classic legend. This is an explosive fantasy debut that’s perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare, Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. Maas and Cinderella is Dead!

SOME LEGACIES ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN.

After her mother dies in an accident, sixteen-year-old Bree Matthews wants to escape. A residential programme for bright high-schoolers seems like the perfect opportunity – until she witnesses a magical attack her very first night on campus . . .

A flying demon feeding on human energies.

A secret society of so-called “Legendborn” that hunt the creatures down.

A mysterious mage who calls himself a “Merlin” and who attempts – and fails – to wipe Bree’s memory of everything she saw.

The mage’s failure unlocks Bree’s own unique magic and a buried memory about her mother. Now Bree will do whatever it takes to discover the truth, even infiltrate the Legendborn. But when the Legendborn reveal themselves as the descendants of King Arthur’s knights and foretell a magical war, Bree must decide how far she’ll go for the truth. Should she use her magic to take the society down – or join the fight?

Winner of the Coretta Scott King – John Steptoe for New Talent Author Award