Amy McCulloch crée des récits captivants pour enfants et jeunes adultes, s'appuyant sur son expérience dans l'édition jeunesse. Son écriture se caractérise par une narration engageante qui résonne profondément auprès des jeunes lecteurs. Au-delà de ses activités littéraires, elle incarne un esprit d'aventure qui informe souvent subtilement son œuvre. Sa prose invite les lecteurs dans des mondes imaginaires pleins de découvertes.
Quand une des élèves de la prestigieuse Illumen Hall boarding school est retrouvée morte, une mystérieuse pie tatouée dans le dos, Audrey et Ivy, deux pensionnaires que tout oppose, découvrent un secret terrifiant caché au cœur de leur école à l'apparence si... parfaite.
'A little bit GOLDEN COMPASS, a little bit HUNGER GAMES, and all adventure' - Amie Kaufman, NYT bestselling author of ILLUMINAE The brand-new series from the author of the magical POTION DIARIES adventures! Lacey Chu has big dreams of working for the company behind the 'baku' - a customizable smart pet that functions as a phone but makes the perfect companion for its user. The only problem is, she's just been rejected from Profectus Academy - the elite academy for cutting-edge tech. Then Lacey meets Jinx... Jinx is an incredibly advanced cat baku who opens up a world that Lacey never new existed, including entry into the hallowed halls of Profectus. But what is Jinx, really? His abilities far surpass anything written into his coded. He seems to be more than just a robotic pet. He seems ... real. 'The most compelling read of the year ... terrifyingly of the moment' - Evening Standard PRAISE for The Potion Diaries series: 'Inventive, romantic, and downright delightful, Madly cast its spell on me from page one, and is the most fun I've had reading in ages!' Sarah J Maas, author of the Throne of Glass series 'It's so cool!' Zoe Sugg, aka Zoella
Set in a vibrant world where magic and modernity collide, this teen adventure follows a protagonist navigating the challenges of royalty and rebellion. Combining elements of dystopia with a coming-of-age journey, the story explores themes of empowerment and identity while showcasing the protagonist's struggle against oppressive forces. With a blend of humor and heart, it captures the essence of teenage life amidst extraordinary circumstances. Expect a captivating mix of fantasy and relatable experiences that resonate with young readers.
THE CHILLING SEQUEL TO #1 YA BESTSELLER THE MAGPIE SOCIETY: ONE FOR SORROWAudrey and Ivy, determined to bring their fellow student Lola Radcliffe's killer to justice, find themselves in the middle of another mystery when a friend disappears in suspicious circumstances.Their only clue is a mysterious card left by the enigmatic Magpie Society. With time running out and the police baffled, Audrey and Ivy must delve deeper than ever into the dark secrets that their school is hiding.But someone is playing a deadly game. And to beat them, Audrey and Ivy have to start rewriting the rules...
"Originally published in hardcover in Great Britain by Michael Joseph, an imprint of Penguin Random House Ltd., London, in 2022"--Title page verso.
"A nail-biting page turner written with cinematic sparkle" - Jennifer Niven, bestselling author of All The Bright Places "Think Serial at Malory Towers" - Katie Lowe, author of The Furies Welcome to the Magpie Society... Tragedy has struck Illumen Hall, a prestigious boarding school of tradition and achievement. The body of student Lola Radcliffe is discovered on the beach, and on her back someone has tattooed an elaborate magpie. For new student Audrey, it's just another strange and unsettling thing about her new surroundings. For her roommate Ivy, the death of her friend Lola is something she's desperate to get past - and Audrey's presence isn't helping. But the two girls are thrown together when a mysterious podcast airs, with a sinister headline: I KNOW WHO KILLED LOLA. AND ONE OF YOU IS NEXT. This edition includes the spine-chilling first chapter of THE MAGPIE SOCIETY: TWO FOR JOY.
A body of a girl, a student, is discovered - on her back is an elaborate tattoo of a magpie. For Audrey, it is just another strange and unsettling thing about her new surroundings. And for her roommate Ivy, well, she's just annoyed she has to share with the new girl from America. As an unlikely friendship develops, the two are drawn deeper into the mystery of the murder
FROM THE AUTHOR OF SUNDAY TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH, BREATHLESS, COMES A SPINE-TINGLING AND GRIPPING NEW THRILLER, NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!When she's gifted a once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic cruise, Olivia has never been anywhere so spectacular.Huge cliffs of ice loom up to the sky.The sun never sets over the sparkling sea.And there's a killer on board...Unable to sleep in the endless eerie daylight, Olivia has no idea who she can trust. And if she can't figure it out soon, she won't make it back alive...Praise for Amy McCulloch:'A high-altitude, high-stakes thriller. I loved it' MATT HAIG'Had me on the edge of my seat. A must read' SARAH PEARSE'Suffocatingly tense, highly original and exhilarating' DAILY EXPRESS'Tense, chilling and terrifying' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'An addictive, tightly plotted thriller that will leave you chilled to the bone' LUCY CLARKE'Chilling, vivid and entirely unique' ABIGAIL DEAN'A real page-turner. Tense, terrifying and fascinating in equal measure' CATHERINE COOPER'A truly terrifying thriller with a tense and twisty plot. Superbly executed' ALLIE REYNOLDS
Die Fortsetzung des spannenden Highschool-Thrillers
Ein verschwundenes Mädchen. Ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit. Eine schockierende Enthüllung Während Audrey und Ivy noch auf der Suche nach dem Mörder ihrer Mitschülerin Lola sind, verschwindet ein weiteres Mädchen unter mysteriösen Umständen. Alles, was die beiden haben, ist ein Brief der geheimnisvollen Magpie Society. Die Polizei steht vor einem Rätsel, und die beiden Mädchen stoßen auf dunkle Geheimnisse ihrer ehrwürdigen Schule Illumen Hall.Jemand spielt ein tödliches Spiel, und um ihn zu stellen, müssen Audrey und Ivy alle Regeln über Bord schmeißen ... Alle Bände der Magpie-Society-Reihe: Die Nächste bist du (Band 1)Aller bösen Dinge sind drei (Band 2)
Ein glamouröses Internat. Eine tote Schülerin. Ein mysteriöser Geheimbund Als die 17-jährige Audrey aus den USA neu auf das traditionsreiche britische Internat Illumen Hall kommt, ahnt sie nicht, was auf der Abschlussparty im letzten Sommer passiert ist: Die Leiche einer Schülerin wurde ans Ufer gespült. Ivy, mit der sie das Zimmer teilt, lässt Audrey deutlich spüren, dass sie es lieber für sich alleine hätte. Und damit nicht genug: Es war vorher das Zimmer des toten Mädchens, Lola. Doch als ein mysteriöser Podcast behauptet, Lolas Tod sei kein Unfall gewesen, beginnen die beiden gegensätzlichen Mädchen gemeinsam Nachforschungen anzustellen. Denn offenbar ist ein Mörder auf freiem Fuß …
