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Death changes a person... Especially when their death is faked. When your father happens to be the next Presidential hopeful, flying under the radar is about as easy as scaling a twenty-story glass building in broad daylight. Even if I was mostly in the background, staying in Dad’s spotlight would make my ambition of becoming a spy difficult at best. And he didn’t want to be the one to take away my dreams. The plan was to fake my death a month after he announced his candidacy, but everything changed when I didn't make it home for winter break. They insisted it was a car crash, but that ...

Bex has always been her daddy's little girl. After her mother left, it was just the two of them. Sure, he spoiled her with clothes and jewelry, but what father doesn't dote on his daughter? Except Bex's dad is alleged to be a notorious serial killer. Dubbed the Wife Collector by the press, her father disappeared before he could stand trial, and Bex was left to deal with the taunts and rumors. Foster care is her one chance at starting over, starting fresh. But Bex's old life isn't ready to let her go.

Hannah Baker will nach einem Schulwechsel ein neues Leben beginnen, doch 13 Begegnungen treiben sie in den Tod. Ein Thriller, der unter die Haut geht, wie kaum ein anderer – denn tote Mädchen lügen nicht... Als Clay Jensen aus der Schule nach Hause kommt, findet er ein Päckchen mit 13 Kassetten vor. Er legt die erste in einen alten Kassettenrekorder, drückt auf "Play" - und hört die Stimme von Hannah Baker. Hannah, seine ehemalige Mitschülerin. Hannah, für die er heimlich schwärmte. Hannah, die sich vor zwei Wochen umgebracht hat.

Rosie is a beautiful girl - and it's always been enough. Boys crush on her; men stare at her; girls (begrudgingly) admire her. She's lucky, and she knows it. But it's the start of a new school year, and she begins to realize that she wants to be more. Namely, she's determined to be better to her best friend, Maddie, who's just back from a summer program abroad having totally blossomed into her own looks.

On February 22, 1853, 15-year-old Niels Nelson is prepared to be executed on Gallows Hill. The master carpenter comes to measure Niels for his coffin. The master baker bakes bread for the spectators. The messenger posts the notice of execution in the town square. The poet prepares his best pen to record the events as they unfold. A fly, Niels' only companion in the cell, buzzes. A dog hovers by his young master's window. A young girl hovers, too, pitying the boy. The executioner sharpens his blade.

In 1912, four teenagers Mary, Antonia, Timothy and John meet on board the Titanic. When they meet on the top deck they realise they all share a dream to escape thier lives, and to follow thier dreams of fame, independence and performing on stage. On the night of the sinking the teenagers have to fight the ultimate battle to achieve thier freedom and achieve thier wishes.

In the game of life, sometimes other people hold all the controls. Or so it seems to VZ. Four months have passed since his best friend Ed was killed by a white man in a Brooklyn parking lot. When Singer, the man who killed Ed, is found dead in the same spot where Ed was murdered, all signs point to Jack, VZ’s other best friend, as the prime suspect. VZ’s determined to complete the video game Ed never finished and figure out who actually killed Singer.

Billy Zeets has a story to tell. About being a vandal and petty thief. About missing boys and an elusive killer. And about what happens if a boy who breaks all the rules is the only person who can piece together the truth. Gripping and powerful, this masterful debut novel comes to vivid life through the unique voice of a hero as unlikely as he is unforgettable.

Coming directly out of his introduction to Apocalypse Control, Sebastian finds himself thrust into a dangerous mission including the Swedish Secret Service, the Swedish mafia, and a growing list of disappearances all across Europe. Paired with Angela, and Sven, a Swedish Secret Service agent, Sebastian must uncover the truth surrounding these kidnappings while avoiding detection as he works undercover within the mafia. Twists and turns await, and, though excited for his first, real mission, Sebastian can't help but feel as if his life might end at any moment.

Genius girl, Bounce, and her two drifter sidekicks, Wiggins and Orange, are holding the Frog hostage. As the stakes grow higher and the guilt and tension mount, Wiggins begins to question his complicity and must choose where his loyalties lie. Not for the faint of heart, Adam Rapp’s mesmerizing narrative told in alternating viewpoints ventures deep into disturbing territory. A powerful, unforgettable story.

Ein Geheimbund, ein mysteriöser Fund im See und ein schockierendes Familiengeheimnis Sawyer ist der High Society, in deren Kreisen sich ihre neu gefundene Familie bewegt, nur sehr widerwillig beigetreten. Dabei hat sie nur ein Ziel: herauszufinden, wer ihr Vater ist. Doch dann wird sie mit ihrer Cousine Lily in den mysteriösen Debütantinnen-Geheimbund der White Gloves eingeführt.

Paul is new to Gate, a school whose rich students make life miserable for anyone not like them. And Paul is definitely not like them. Then, one day something incredible happens. Charlie Good, a star student and athlete, invites Paul to join his elite inner circle. All Charlie wants is a few things in return-- small things that Paul does willingly. And then, one day, Charlie wants something big--really big.

Now Paul has to decide how far he'll go to be one of the gang. A powerful follow-up to Alex Flinn's Spring 2001 debut novel, Breathing Underwater.

Step into the shadowy world of Sacred Heart Secondary School, where prestige masks a sinister secret. In "The Fort of Mal," suspense and mystery intertwine as you delve into the dark secrets of a school that harbors more than just academics. In Sacred Heart Secondary School, an aura of privilege conceals a chilling truth. Beneath the hallowed halls and manicured lawns lies a web of deception, and the walls of this institution hold more than just knowledge. With the tragic death of yet another student, Vince, a young investigator, is thrust into the heart of darkness that is Sacred Heart.

Seventeen-year-old Margot McClain used to be witty, talented, and popular, but ever since a certain incident, she’s used her smart mouth like an insect-repellent to keep boys off her. That’s about to change.

No hay territorio más desconocido que el infierno de la humillación. Cuatro años atrás, un incendio destruyó el almacén de Alberto Soler en Hondares. En la caja fuerte se encontraron unos huesos humanos. La agente Padilla se vio implicada personalmente en el caso. Todo lo que sucedió durante ese curso en el instituto prendió la mecha que haría saltar unas cuantas vidas por los aires. Este es el relato de la investigación.

Sophie Gracewell’s only plans for the summer involve working at her family’s diner, hanging out with her best friend Millie, and generally keeping a low profile after the drama of her father’s arrest last year. But when five mysterious Italian brothers suddenly move into town, her life changes forever. Irresistibly drawn to bad boy Nic, Sophie finds herself falling into a dangerous criminal underworld governed by powerful families.

Hay caminos destinados a encontrarse. La segunda parte de novela en la que se basa la película de Netflix. Ángela se ha convertido en una escritora superventas gracias a su novela Los crímenes de la Complutense. Su vida da un vuelco cuando acepta ser la profesora en un retiro para escritores que se celebra en un campamento junto a un lago. Su novio, Nando, la acompaña hasta ese lugar idílico que se vuelve una trampa mortal al descubrir que el payaso asesino está allí escribiendo una nueva novela. Cualquiera puede morir en el siguiente capítulo. Cualquiera puede ser el asesino.

Micah will freely admit she's a compulsive liar, but that may be the one honest thing she'll ever tell you. Over the years she's fooled everyone: her classmates, her teachers, even her parents. And she's always managed to stay one step ahead of her lies. That is, until her boyfriend dies under brutal circumstances and her dishonesty begins to catch up with her. But is it possible to tell the truth when lying comes as easily as breathing?

Jazzy, Max and Maddy are three friends at an amusement park where they discover tunnels and witness a shocking murder. When they return, they are denied legitimacy. Maddy goes home and nothing changes. Jazzy comes home to a chaotic family of siblings, but Max comes home to discover his whole world is flipped upside down. Embark on this journey with Jazzy, Max and Maddy to enjoy a stellar ride.

Tourmaline Harris's life hit pause at 15, when her mom went to prison because of Tourmaline's unintentionally damning testimony. But at 18, her home life is stable, and she has a strong relationship with her father, the president of a local biker club known as the Wardens. Virginia Campbell's life hit fast-forward at 15, when her mom "sold" her into the services of Hazard, a powerful attorney: a man for whom the law is merely a suggestion.