{"title":"Books by Sophie McKenzie","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781398523265","title":"Secret Sister","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo sisters, two very different lives: the\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e next edge-of-your-seat thriller by Sophie McKenzie, author of the bestselling, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eGirl Missing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Can they piece together the truth about their pasts and find their way back to each other?","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43172822122674,"sku":"9781398523265","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781398523265.jpg?v=1786019545"},{"product_id":"9781471189777","title":"The Medusa Project: The Hostage","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe second chapter in Sophie McKenzie's bestselling series, back with a fresh new cover design!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Meet Nico, Ketty, Ed and Dylan – four psychic teens brought together by government agents to create the secret crime-fighting force The Medusa Project.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After a narrow escape from the evil clutches of Jack Linden, the gang are back and the stakes are even higher. \u003cb\u003eKetty's\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But can she control her psychic visions, and her feelings for Nico, without getting the team's cover – and herself – blown sky high?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204385374386,"sku":"9781471189777","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781471189777.jpg?v=1786020993"},{"product_id":"9781471122231","title":"SweetFreak","description":"Get ready for a brand new edge-of-your-seat read from bestselling author Sophie McKenzie!\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen everyone thinks you're a liar, how hard will you fight for the truth?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarey \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eAmelia\u003c\/b\u003e have been best friends forever. Then Amelia starts being trolled by \u003cb\u003eSweetFreak\u003c\/b\u003e, a mysterious and hateful online account, and Carey is accused of being behind the vicious comments and threats.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 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?\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gripping page-turner from the award-winning Sophie Mckenize\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e SweetFreak \u003c\/i\u003ewill keep you guessing until the very end…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e PRAISE FOR SOPHIE MCKENZIE:\u003cbr\u003e 'When it comes to YA thrillers, there's one name that defines the genre: Sophie McKenzie' Amy Alward, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Potion Diaries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... You can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204442489010,"sku":"9781471122231","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781471122231_1d394d39-515a-43c3-b0f6-49ad10325e99.jpg?v=1786020817"},{"product_id":"9781471185793","title":"Missing Me","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe must-have third book in the bestselling, award-winning Missing series. From the million-copy selling, queen of teen thrillers Sophie McKenzie.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix years have passed since the end of\u003ci\u003e Sister, Missing\u003c\/i\u003e 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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Madison gets drawn into a mysterious investigation involving missing girls and secret hideaways, she finds herself embroiled in more and more danger. . . \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther books by Sophie McKenzie:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGirl, Missing\u003cbr\u003eSister, Missing\u003cbr\u003eBoy, Missing\u003cbr\u003eHide and Secrets\u003cbr\u003eTruth or Dare\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eGirl, Missing\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Page-turning' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Will have you gripped for hours' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunday Express\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Please read this book: it is brilliant!' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'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' \u003cb\u003ePhil Earle\u003c\/b\u003e, award-winning author\u003cbr\u003e'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' \u003cb\u003eRobert Muchamore\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Daily Mirror\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204454482098,"sku":"9781471185793","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781471185793.jpg?v=1786020888"},{"product_id":"9781471147999","title":"Girl, Missing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if everything you thought you knew about your life was a lie? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGirl, Missing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is the blockbuster title from Sophie McKenzie.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLauren 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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRunning 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGirl, Missing \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoy, Missing\u003c\/i\u003e, the page-turning World Book Day 2022 book set in the \u003ci\u003eMissing\u003c\/i\u003e world is out now!*\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSophie McKenzie \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eUK Nielsen Bookscan chart S\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eales 1,062,567, 7th July 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther books by Sophie McKenzie:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSister, Missing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMissing Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoy, Missing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHide and Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTruth or Dare\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGirl, Missing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Page-turning' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Will have you gripped for hours' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunday Express\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Please read this book: it is brilliant!' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'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' \u003cb\u003ePhil Earle\u003c\/b\u003e, award-winning author\u003cbr\u003e'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading'\u003cb\u003e Robert Muchamore\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Daily Mirror\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204456054962,"sku":"9781471147999","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781471147999.jpg?v=1786020958"},{"product_id":"9781471199103","title":"Hide and Secrets","description":"\u003cb\u003eA lonely girl, a missing father and a trail of lies . . . From the million-copy bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGirl, Missing\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a blockbuster teen thriller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e that will have you looking for answers round every corner.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFourteen-year-old Cat is lonely - reeling from the loss of her father, she’s disconnected from friends and fighting with her mum. But when a new boy, Tyler, arrives for the summer, Cat finds herself opening up to the handsome stranger.  A shocking revelation about her dad turns Cat’s world on its head. She and Tyler uncover a series of secrets that take them on a perilous journey. With fresh lies exposed and threats from a dangerous gang revealed, will Cat risk everything to keep herself and her family safe? \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAn explosive, edge-of-your-seat new drama from the original queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie, for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Sophie’s thrillers are in a league of their own – nobody does it better' Phil Earle, author of \u003ci\u003eWhen the Sky Falls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204463886514,"sku":"9781471199103","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781471199103.jpg?v=1786021305"},{"product_id":"9781471199134","title":"Truth or Dare","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen 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 \u003ci\u003eGirl, Missing\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFourteen-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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Sophie’s thrillers are in a league of their own – nobody does it better' Phil Earle, author of \u003ci\u003eWhen the Sky Falls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204463919282,"sku":"9781471199134","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781471199134.jpg?v=1786021306"},{"product_id":"9781471185786","title":"Sister, Missing","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe gripping sequel to the bestselling, award-winning teen thriller \u003ci\u003eGirl, Missing, \u003c\/i\u003eby million-copy selling author Sophie McKenzie.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's two years after the events of \u003ci\u003eGirl, Missing\u003c\/i\u003e and life is not getting any easier for sixteen-year-old Lauren – exam pressure and a recent family heartbreak have taken their toll.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoping 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 \u003ci\u003etoo\u003c\/i\u003e similar to be a coincidence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan Lauren save her sister and stop the nightmare from happening all over again?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther books by Sophie McKenzie:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGirl, Missing\u003cbr\u003eMissing Me\u003cbr\u003eBoy, Missing\u003cbr\u003eHide and Secrets\u003cbr\u003eTruth or Dare\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eGirl, Missing\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Page-turning' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Will have you gripped for hours' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunday Express\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Please read this book: it is brilliant!' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'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' \u003cb\u003ePhil Earle\u003c\/b\u003e, award-winning author\u003cbr\u003e'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' \u003cb\u003eRobert Muchamore\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Daily Mirror\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204470833330,"sku":"9781471185786","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781471185786.jpg?v=1786020886"},{"product_id":"9781398542006","title":"Lessons in Death","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe first book in a new murder-mystery school series set at Mayfield Academy from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, \u003ci\u003eGirl Missing. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt’s a week into the summer term, the last day of April, and murder is the last thing on my mind . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Georgia knows what she saw, but only her best friend Billy believes her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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 . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Praise for \u003ci\u003eGirl, Missing:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Page-turning' \u003cb\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Will have you gripped for hours' \u003cb\u003eSunday Express\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Please read this book: it is brilliant!; \u003cb\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e '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' \u003cb\u003ePhil Earle\u003c\/b\u003e, award-winning author\u003cbr\u003e 'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading'\u003cb\u003e Robert Muchamore\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e 'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' \u003cb\u003eThe Daily Mirror\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR \u003ci\u003eGirl, Missing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Manchester Children's Book Awards\u003cbr\u003e Bolton Children's Book Award\u003cbr\u003e Soilhill Book Award\u003cbr\u003e Winner of the Sakura Medal\u003cbr\u003e Red House Children's Book Award\u003cbr\u003e Richard and Judy Best Kids' Book\u003cbr\u003e Lewisham Children's Book Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55897361875317,"sku":"9781398542006","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781398542006_a1de8cce-9254-42e8-b35e-3921a5c90b2e.jpg?v=1786020088"},{"product_id":"9781382007993","title":"Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Reflect: Oxford Reading Level 13: Team Rescue","description":"Frank has been looking forward to a day at the beach with Dad for so long. As soon as he arrives and sees his annoying cousin Lara and her friend Kai at the beach too, he knows the day has been ruined. But, will Frank be able to put aside his disappointment and be a team player when it counts?Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support children's personal development and wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to Relationships Education and support literacy skills.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56298050388341,"sku":"9781382007993","price":9.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781382007993_4c751f17-7940-4bc8-9397-d777cbee6720.jpg?v=1786018360"},{"product_id":"9781405969925","title":"Doctor Who: Frida Kahlo and the Skull Children","description":"\u003cb\u003e*The Thirteenth Doctor meets the illustrious artist Frida Kahlo in the first of three brand-new novellas starring inspiring characters from history.*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSome art can be deadly . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYoung Frida Kahlo is angry. Injured in a terrible accident, she lives with constant pain and worries that her dreams are unreachable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when the TARDIS lands in Mexico City – drawn by a strange disturbance in its energy fields – Frida’s life is turned upside down. Aliens have arrived, taking over the bodies of children and killing anyone who gets in their way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the fate of the Earth at stake, the Doctor and Frida must find a way to understand their alien invaders, and each other.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299020812661,"sku":"9781405969925","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781405969925_d81821db-6f10-4e83-ac80-9ecb5fc9773e.jpg?v=1786019524"},{"product_id":"9781471198724","title":"The Medusa Project: The Rescue","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe third gripping installment in bestselling children's author Sophie McKenzie's MEDUSA PROJECT series – back with a bold new cover look!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fourteen years ago, four babies were implanted with the \u003cb\u003eMedusa gene\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003e a gene for psychic abilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Now teenagers, \u003cb\u003eNico, Ketty, Ed\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eDylan\u003c\/b\u003e have been brought together by government agents to create a secret crime-fighting force: The Medusa Project. Since their existence became known to members of the criminal underworld, they have been hidden away in a secluded training camp in Spain, where their identities are being kept secret.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Life in camp is hard enough, but then things take a turn for the worse. \u003cb\u003eEd\u003c\/b\u003e is blackmailed into using his mind-reading powers \u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003e and in doing so he threatens to endanger the whole Medusa Project . . .","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56300198068597,"sku":"9781471198724","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781471198724_a30e77a8-377d-481c-ab9c-2882a7203c67.jpg?v=1786021293"},{"product_id":"9781471116049","title":"Every Second Counts","description":"The heart-stopping sequel to Split Second. Nat and Charlie are on the run, and in more danger than ever . . . \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNowhere is safe for Charlie and Nat. They have each other, but Roman Riley's networks could reach them at any time. Charlie believes the only option is to go undercover in Riley's team, and sneaks away from Nat to pursue her plan alone. Nat is desperate to find Charlie, but his family are in danger and Riley is coming ever closer. Even if Nat and Charlie can find each other again, could being together be even more dangerous than being apart . . .?","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56300471845237,"sku":"9781471116049","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781471116049_8f719ac0-7a0a-41a1-9995-0a7a721972b7.jpg?v=1786020796"},{"product_id":"9781781122990","title":"HARRY \u0026 KATE AT BK MUSEUM","description":"Harry and Kate are off to the museum, but a mystery is afoot … Support severely struggling readers with this fun hi-lo tale.The old books in the museum are worth a lot of money. So, when Harry and Kate spot a man acting oddly, they decide to investigate!Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 6.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304684564853,"sku":"9781781122990","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781781122990_1f33ca28-a000-4646-80b5-07167f76c328.jpg?v=1786025718"},{"product_id":"9781835980248","title":"Anything For You","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow far would you go for someone you love?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlison 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLola 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's what Alison thought too, when she first met Brendan years ago, at university. Before he ruined her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlison 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn unputdownable psychological thriller. Perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister and Lisa Jewell.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eAnything For You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Assured and compelling' \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'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' \u003ci\u003eHeat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Fast-paced and clever. A perfect description of every mother's worst nightmare' Jayne Cowie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Oh, the suspense! The thrills! \u003cb\u003eI felt chills while reading\u003c\/b\u003e'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A strong psychological thriller novel... \u003cb\u003eSophie McKenzie has a great writing style and am excited for more\u003c\/b\u003e'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Wow, this was an incredible read! So many surprises, twists and turns \u003cb\u003eI was hooked from the beginning to end\u003c\/b\u003e'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eThis book had me on the edge of my seat\u003c\/b\u003e. I loved it. The pace was fast with a great writing style which helped build up the suspense. \u003cb\u003eI devoured it in a few hours\u003c\/b\u003e'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307376456053,"sku":"9781835980248","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781835980248_5e987c14-5116-45a5-a51d-6131a3f2ed5e.jpg?v=1786028252"},{"product_id":"9781835980309","title":"Burn This","description":"\u003cp\u003eThey were meant to be best friends forever. But forever doesn't last long if one of you is dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBella Wilkins is clearing out her mother Barbara's house when she finds a hidden diary. On the cover, two words are written:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBURN THIS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the diary, thirty years earlier, Barbara witnessed the murder of Bella's childhood friend, Vicky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA compulsive, twisty psychological thriller perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister, Lisa Jewell and Alice Feeney.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBurn This\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eI couldn't put this down\u003c\/b\u003e. There were so many clues, red herrings and potential suspects A terrific thriller'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eAddictive, fast-paced and drama-filled\u003c\/b\u003e! WOW!! Never in a million years did I see that twist coming  it literally blew my socks off!'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A great book that \u003cb\u003ewill keep you at the edge of your seat\u003c\/b\u003e'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Good god, this was a trip. \u003cb\u003eIt doesn't happen often that I don't see the twist coming. This book did it\u003c\/b\u003e!'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'So many twists! \u003cb\u003eI read it in one evening\u003c\/b\u003e'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307376685429,"sku":"9781835980309","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781835980309_2eeae705-f0a1-403a-b9a5-d8b296c8e95c.jpg?v=1786028254"},{"product_id":"9781398504424","title":"The Medusa Project: Hit Squad","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe FINAL nail-biting installment of The Medusa Project, from bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGirl, Missing\u003c\/i\u003e, Sophie McKenzie!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Meet \u003cb\u003eNico\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eKetty\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eEd\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eDylan\u003c\/b\u003e – four psychic teens who form the government-led crime-fighting force, \u003cb\u003eThe Medusa Project\u003c\/b\u003e. But not for much longer . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003edangerous drug\u003c\/b\u003e conveying the same powers as the Medusa gene has been developed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Joined by new friends \u003cb\u003eCal\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eAmy\u003c\/b\u003e, the four set off on their \u003cb\u003efinal\u003c\/b\u003e and most dangerous mission yet – by the end of which, nothing will be the same . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso by Sophie McKenzie:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e THE MEDUSA PROJECT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Set-Up\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Hostage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHunted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDouble-Cross\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeen Novels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGirl, Missing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSister, Missing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMissing Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlood Ties\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlood Ransom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSplit Second\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvery Second Counts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312253645173,"sku":"9781398504424","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781398504424_3dd0b9d5-1135-426b-9840-26131aa891e8.jpg?v=1786018665"},{"product_id":"9781471198731","title":"The Medusa Project: Hunted","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe fourth gripping installment in bestselling children's author Sophie McKenzie's MEDUSA PROJECT series – back with a bold new cover look!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDylan\u003c\/b\u003e, the daughter of the scientist who created the Medusa gene for psychic powers, has never felt she really fits into the crime-fighting \u003cb\u003eMedusa Project\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But then she makes a discovery about her father's death which changes everything. As she and the other Medusa teens search for the truth, Dylan meets Harry \u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003e a boy who seems to know more about Dylan's past than she does. But can Dylan trust him? While Dylan searches for the mysterious legacy that her father has left her from beyond the grave, her dad's killer closes in. But just how far is the murderer prepared to go to keep Dylan from finding out the truth?","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312424202613,"sku":"9781471198731","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781471198731_ee381383-f7cb-450e-baaf-a7a1ad988f1e.jpg?v=1786021294"},{"product_id":"9781800902480","title":"TRAPPED","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic coach crash forces Hailey to re-examine her relationships with her fellow singing-club members in this gripping drama from queen of teen thrillers Sophie McKenzie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA singing-club trip ends in disaster when the coach carrying the members spins out of control. Hailey is trapped at the back of the coach with her nemesis Bex, who’s taken the lead role in their latest performance, and handsome Kit, on whom Hailey has a massive crush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the coach hangs over the edge of a precipice and Kit escapes to find help, Hailey and Bex have to get over their initial judgements about each other and work together if they are to stand a chance of survival. Will they find a way to safety?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParticularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312941609333,"sku":"9781800902480","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781800902480_1522a3f4-577e-430e-918c-8232222b33e7.jpg?v=1786027549"},{"product_id":"9780008758943","title":"ESCAPE","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen her school trip to the aquarium takes a perilous turn, Bernice must channel all of her knowledge to survive in this gripping drama from the queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dream school trip to a sea-life sanctuary turns into a nightmare for Bernice when she finds herself in a race against the tide. When her friends’ reckless behaviour plunges them all into the freezing waters of Shark Bay, Bernice has to confront her fears and summon all her knowledge of marine life to find a way to safety. But in shark-infested waters, can she act quickly enough to save the day?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParticularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56367704670581,"sku":"9780008758943","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008758943_baa938e1-eb32-4386-b2d8-b61b8cade833.jpg?v=1786011337"},{"product_id":"9781398541696","title":"Camp Murder","description":"Camp Murder is the second in a thrilling murder-mystery series 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?Can you solve the mysteries behind the deaths at Mayfield Academy? Enrol at Murder Academy with Lessons in Death - out now! 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 Mirror10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, MissingManchester Children's Book AwardsBolton Children's Book AwardSoilhill Book AwardWinner of the Sakura MedalRed House Children's Book AwardRichard and Judy Best Kids' BookLewisham Children's Book Award* Sophie McKenzie UK Nielsen Bookscan chart Sales 1,062,567, 7th July 2025","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56368763470197,"sku":"9781398541696","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781398541696_156d3328-a41d-4877-83c2-25987156d7b2.jpg?v=1786020086"},{"product_id":"9781835980323","title":"The Impostor","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeep it in the family. Whatever it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNathaniel Carson is dead. His family host a dinner to celebrate what would have been his 79th birthday  only to have an unexpected guest arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMia says she's Nathaniel's daughter. The product of an affair. But not everyone is convinced her claims are genuine. After all, Nathaniel left behind a vast fortune. The kind of money people would do anything for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe more the Carsons' get to know Mia, the more concerned they become. Can they trust her?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause every family has its secrets. But this truth might hurt the Carson's more than they expect\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA tense psychological thriller full of twists and turns. Perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister and Lisa Jewell.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369269768565,"sku":"9781835980323","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781835980323_32298bed-e362-4e23-b1a9-231bc23eb412.jpg?v=1786028255"},{"product_id":"lights-camera-kill","title":"Lights, Camera, Kill","description":"Lights, Camera, Kill is the third title in a thrilling murder-mystery series from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, Girl Missing. With a new school term ahead for Georgia, Wren and Billy, the students of Mayfield Academy hope to leave the murders of the past behind and are excited to find that a film crew will be shooting at their school.   But when one of the team is found dead, Mayfield Academy is thrown into the spotlight again. As the murders start to stack up, a chance sighting on a video changes everything. Have Georgia and her friends just seen the killer? And might that person end up trying to silence them too?Can you solve the mysteries behind the deaths at Mayfield Academy? Enrol at Murder Academy with Lessons in Death and Camp Murder - out now! 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 Mirror10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, MissingManchester Children's Book AwardsBolton Children's Book AwardSoilhill Book AwardWinner of the Sakura MedalRed House Children's Book AwardRichard and Judy Best Kids' BookLewisham Children's Book Award* Sophie McKenzie UK Nielsen Bookscan chart Sales 1,062,567, 7th July 2025","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57503685607797,"sku":"9781398541955","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781398541955.jpg?v=1786867395"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-sophie-mckenzie.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}