Katie~ New upcoming books for ages 9+ and YA

The Clockwork Conspiracy by Sam Sedgman (01/02/24) 9+

The co-writer of the Adventures on Trains series spins a thrilling, brilliantly clever mystery through the streets of London, as the Chief Horologist in charge of Big Ben disappears and his son must solve a multitude of clues and codes to find him. A locked-room mystery packed with rooftop chases, hidden codes, and mind-bending science, The Clockwork Conspiracy is a must for fans of the Adventures on Trains series and Sharna Jackson's High Rise mysteries.

Things That Go Bump by Kathryn Foxfield (01/02/24) 9+

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get locked inside a store like Ikea, Things That Go Bump will answer that question but with a little bit of magic added. When Olive and some of her year 6 friends find themselves locked overnight inside Flatpack - a new IKEA-style superstore - they quickly realise that they are not alone. A number of things hitched a ride from the forest where Flatpack sources its wood and in every dark nook, they've been multiplying...

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson (02/04/24) Young Adult (YA)

This year brings a new release from the author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, her new book The Reappearance of Rachel Price, follows as the title suggests the disappearance of Rachel Price who vanished and left young Bel as the only witness. Rachel is gone, presumed dead. The case is dragged up from the past when the Price family agrees to a true crime documentary and Rachel Price reappears.

Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher (09/05/24) Young Adult (YA)
From the author of Gwen and Art are Not in Love comes a delightful queer romcom featuring Robin Hood's granddaughter and her annoyingly cheerful yet strangely alluring kidnapee.