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Skulduggery Pleasant
by Derek Landy
A mystical journey of sorcery, battling against forces of evil to save the world.
Meet Skulduggery Pleasant Ace Detective Snappy Dresser Razor–tongued Wit Crackerjack Sorcerer and Walking, Talking, Fire-throwing Skeleton —as well as ally, protector, and mentor of Stephanie Edgley, ... (Goodreads)
The Faceless Ones
by Derek Landy
The third book in the Skulduggery Pleasant series, where Valkyrie Cain and Skulduggery Pleasant fight against the evil Faceless Ones.
Batu, also known as Patrick "Paddy" Hanratty, is the mysterious force behind releasing the Faceless Ones. Fletcher Renn is a 17-year-old London kid and the last teleporter. He is the last of his kind ... (Wikipedia)
Mortal Coil
by Derek Landy
Skulduggery and Valkyrie race against time to stop a villainous group from unleashing a deadly plague on the world of magic.
After a brief meeting between the High Priest Auron Tenebrae, Cleric Vandameer Craven, and Solomon Wreath, it was decided that Valkyrie would be considered as The Death Bringer within the Necromancer ... (Wikipedia)
The General
by Robert Muchamore
Teen spy James Adams goes undercover in a military academy to investigate a corrupt general. Action-packed and suspenseful.
As the Christmas of 2007 approaches, James Adams taking part in a mass riot organized by Chris Bradford, the charismatic leader of anarchist group SAG (Street Action Group). He later acts as ... (Wikipedia)
Maximum Security
by Robert Muchamore
Teen spies infiltrate a high-security prison to stop a terrorist attack. Action-packed and suspenseful, with a touch of teenage romance.
Lauren completes basic training successfully, to the displeasure of the sadistic Norman Large, whom Lauren injured with a shovel in the previous novel. James and his friends get into a brawl at a ... (Wikipedia)
Illuminae
by Amie Kaufman
Two teens fight for survival amidst a galactic war, set against a backdrop of espionage and deception.
This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she’d have to do. This afternoon, her planet was invaded. The year is 2575, and two rival mega-corporations are at war over a ... (Goodreads)
A Darker Shade of Magic
by V.E. Schwab
A thrilling adventure through multiple parallel universes with a mysterious magical force.
Kell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black. Kell was raised in Arnes—Red London—and ... (Goodreads)
The Color of Magic
by Terry Pratchett
A comedic fantasy adventure full of humor, absurdities, and unexpected turns.
The story takes place on the Discworld, a planet-sized flat disc carried through space on the backs of four gargantuan elephants – Berilia, Tubul, Great T'Phon and Jerakeen – who themselves stand on ... (Wikipedia)
Tunnels of Blood
by Darren Shan
A vampire hunter struggles with an ancient evil force threatening his city.
Darren, the vampire's assistant, gets a taste of the city when he leaves the Cirque Du Freak with Evra the snake-boy and Mr. Crepsley. When corpses are discovered–corpses drained of blood-- Darren ... (Goodreads)
Neverseen
by Shannon Messenger
Sophie Foster and her friends journey to the land of the Neverseen to rescue Keefe and unravel the mysteries of the Black Swan.
Sophie Foster is on the run—but at least she's not alone. Her closest friends from the Lost Cities have gone with her to join the Black Swan. They still have doubts about the shadowy organization, ... (Goodreads)
Sinner
by Maggie Stiefvater
A musician seeks redemption by joining a religious pilgrimage, but his past sins and forbidden love threaten to unravel everything.
Shiver begins against the backdrop of winter, with the character of Grace Brisbane at age 11, who has been pulled from her backyard tyre swing by a pack of wolves. Saved from their attack by a ... (Wikipedia)
Crooked Kingdom
by Leigh Bardugo
A gang of criminals must band together to take down a powerful adversary.
In the prologue, a Grisha man named Emil Retvenko is kidnapped by a winged Shu man. The book commences in a gambling parlor known as Club Cumulus where Jesper and Nina keep Jan Van Eck's lawyer, ... (Wikipedia)
Class A
by Robert Muchamore
Teenage spy James Adams goes undercover to infiltrate a drug gang. Action-packed and gritty, with a realistic portrayal of the dangers of drug use.
CHERUB agents Kerry , Nicole , Kyle , and James are sent on a mission to infiltrate the drug gang KMG, led by criminal Keith Moore. The group attempts to befriend Moore's four children to attempt to ... (Wikipedia)
Gemina
by Amie Kaufman
Sci-fi adventure of a crew of misfits, stranded on a mysterious space station.
Moving to a space station at the edge of the galaxy was always going to be the death of Hanna’s social life. Nobody said it might actually get her killed. The sci-fi saga that began with the breakout ... (Goodreads)
Glow
by Amy Kathleen Ryan
Two teens on a spaceship destined for a new planet must navigate a dangerous journey while facing unexpected challenges and a growing attraction.
One of School Library Journal ’s Best Fiction Books of 2011 If a violent battle destroyed the only world you’ve ever known, would you be brave enough to save who was left? Would love be strong enough ... (Goodreads)
Gone
by Michael Grant
All adults disappear, leaving a group of teens to fend for themselves in a world where supernatural powers emerge.
In the blink of an eye, everyone disappears. Gone. Except for the young. There are teens, but not one single adult. Just as suddenly, there are no phones, no internet, no television. No way to get ... (Goodreads)
The Archived
by Victoria Schwab
A girl discovers a hidden world of secrets and supernatural beings when she starts working in a library for the dead.
Imagine a place where the dead rest on shelves like books. Each body has a story to tell, a life seen in pictures that only Librarians can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in ... (Barnes & Noble)
Soulless
by Gail Carriger
A Victorian England-set adventure featuring vampires, werewolves, and other supernatural creatures.
Alexia Tarabotti is laboring under a great many social tribulations. First, she has no soul. Second, she's a spinster whose father is both Italian and dead. Third, she was rudely attacked by a ... (Goodreads)
Lord of the Shadows
by Darren Shan
A teenage boy's battle against a sinister force threatening to consume the world.
In, The Lake of Souls, Darren embarks with Little Person, Harkat Mulds to find Harkat's true identity. They are forced to do difficult tasks, but they later find the truth in the Lake of Souls. He is ... (Wikipedia)
Stray
by Rachel Vincent
A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, navigating the magical and dangerous world of Shifters.
There are only eight breeding female werecats left... And I'm one of them. I look like an all-American grad student. But I am a werecat, a shape-shifter, and I live in two worlds. Despite ... (Goodreads)
One by One
by Chris Carter
A serial killer is on the loose, and detective Robert Hunter must race against time to catch them before they strike again.
'I need your help, Detective. Fire or water?' Detective Robert Hunter of the LAPD's Homicide Special Section receives an anonymous call asking him to go to a specific web address - a private ... (Goodreads)
Our Dark Duet
by Victoria Schwab
A thrilling dystopian adventure that pits a young girl against her own inner demons.
A New York Times bestseller The bestselling sequel—and conclusion—to Victoria Schwab’s instant #1, New York Times, bestseller, This Savage Song., Kate Harker is a girl who isn’t afraid of the dark. ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Necromancer
by Michael Scott
Twins Josh and Sophie Newman are caught in a battle between good and evil as they learn the secrets of magic and immortality.
Nicholas Flamel , Perenelle Flamel, Sophie, and Josh return to San Francisco. The Flamels go to their book store while Josh and Sophie head for their Aunt Agnes' house. When they approach they see a ... (Wikipedia)
Inkdeath
by Cornelia Funke
A thrilling fantasy adventure of courage and friendship, as two worlds battle for control.
The plot resumes a few weeks after, Inkspell, left off; Farid and Meggie's mission of bringing Dustfinger , who died at the end of Inkspell , back to life. Inkdeath picks up with the now immortal, ... (Wikipedia)
The Last Precinct
by Patricia Cornwell
An ambitious female detective investigates a series of grisly murders, uncovering a dangerous criminal conspiracy.
Following the death of Diane Bray and an apparent attack on Kay Scarpetta by Jean-Baptiste Chandonne in her own house at the end of Black Notice , The Last Precinct concentrates on discovering the ... (Wikipedia)
Noir
by Christopher Moore
A comedic and satirical take on the classic noir genre, featuring a hapless protagonist and a cast of eccentric characters.
San Francisco. Summer, 1947. A dame walks into a saloon . . ., It’s not every afternoon that an enigmatic, comely blonde named Stilton (like the cheese) walks into the scruffy gin joint where Sammy ... (Goodreads)
Vampire Mountain
by Darren Shan
Half-vampire Darren Shan and his allies journey to Vampire Mountain to attend a council meeting and face their deadliest foes.
In the fourth book of the bestselling Cirque Du Freak series, Darren Shan and Mr. Crepsley embark on a dangerous trek to the very heart of the vampire world. But they face more than the cold on ... (Goodreads)
The Fourth Bear
by Jasper Fforde
A detective story that blends mystery and fantasy, uncovering a unique conspiracy.
DCI Jack Spratt heads the Berkshire Nursery Crime Division, handling all inquiries involving nursery rhyme characters and other PDRs (persons of dubious reality). After doubts arise concerning his ... (Wikipedia)
This Savage Song
by Victoria Schwab
A broken world, where monsters and humans clash in a fight for survival.
#1 New York Times Bestseller * An Amazon Best Book of the Year There’s no such thing as safe in a city at war, a city overrun with monsters. In this dark urban fantasy from acclaimed author Victoria ... (Barnes & Noble)
