Lucy Christopher creëert meeslepende verhalen die duiken in de complexiteit van menselijke relaties en de psychologische landschappen van haar personages, vaak gesitueerd tegen een achtergrond van rauwe, geïsoleerde omgevingen. Haar werk onderzoekt thema's als ontvoering, identiteit en de turbulente reis van de adolescentie met diepgaand inzicht in de menselijke psyche. Christopher bouwt zorgvuldig spanning en sfeer op, waarbij ze lezers onderdompelt in intense emotionele gebieden. Haar stijl wordt gekenmerkt door lyrische proza en een scherp vermogen om de kwetsbaarheid van de menselijke ervaring te vangen.
Nobody notices the queen on the corner. Nobody, that is...except one young girl. Through her eyes, the woman who dwells in the abandoned plot is a warrior queen, with many battles fought and won. Can she bring the community together to turn the queen's corner into a home?
Whilst visiting her dad in hospital, Isla meets Harry, who is very ill. Together they watch a swan struggling to fly, and Isla believes that by helping the swan, somehow she can help those she loves.
The story follows 16-year-old Gemma, who becomes the target of a long-standing obsession while waiting at Bangkok Airport. Kidnapped by Ty, she is taken to the remote Australian Outback, where their complex relationship unfolds against the backdrop of isolation and survival. Themes of captivity, trust, and the struggle for autonomy are explored as Gemma navigates her perilous situation and the psychological dynamics with her captor.
A dark, twisted and compulsively readable psychological suspense novel about desire, revenge and coercive control.
Three popular YA authors deliver dark and chilling novellas that intertwine suspense and mystery, reminiscent of beloved series like "Stranger Things" and "Pretty Little Liars." Each story explores themes of fear and intrigue, showcasing the authors' unique styles while captivating readers with their haunting narratives.
When her father, an ex-soldier suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD, is arrested for murder, Emily's efforts to exonerate him take her into the woods to play the Game, an extreme version of childhood games.
Age range 3 to 9In our old house, Ma told me there was nothing to be scared of. No monsters hiding behind doors, or in wardrobes, or under beds. She said there were no dark places at all. But in the new house, under my new bed, that's where I found Shadow.