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The Carlswick Treasure. S L Beaumont
You can’t beat a good mystery and this one has all the right ingredients to keep the reader intrigued from start to finish: rock stars, treasure maps and unearthed historical documents from World War 2 Germany. All this is more than the New Zealand heroine bargained for when she took up her studies at Oxford University. Can Stephanie and her friends survive this frightening adventure and will they find the treasure?
Night Owls. Jenn Bennett
Beatrix’ life changes dramatically when she takes the risk of riding the notoriously dangerous San Francisco night bus. She has a brief, but intense, encounter with a charming and unforgettable young man, whose edgy personality intrigues her. Her discovery that he is actually a tagger, wanted by the police, complicates matters. Can Beatrix get to know this mysterious man and remain safe?
Witch Hunter. Virginia Boecker
Sixteenth century Europe is a dangerous and turbulent place: political unrest is rife and life is cheap. Elizabeth is one of the King’s best witch hunters. She is ambitious and finds the work exhilarating. However, the tables are turned and she fears for her life when she is accused of practising witchcraft herself. If you enjoy a good fantasy this is the book for you.
The Trap. Alan Gibbons
When Amir’s family emigrate to England from the Middle East, his disturbing past has to be kept top secret. To make matters worse, Britain is in the aftermath of anti-Islamic riots. His brother is missing and life is riddled with difficulties for Amir and his family. This is an absorbing story involving terrorism and racism. A fast-paced and thrilling tale.
Stealing Snow. Danielle Paige
When Snow was six years old she tried to lead her best friend through a looking glass. Since then, she has been condemned to living her life in a psychiatric hospital. With the aid of drugs, she managed to cope, but when the love of her life was taken away from her, life went downhill. Will Snow ever manage to live life in the outside world?
Spontaneous. Aaron Starmer
Mara’s classmates are dying one by one in a series of bizarre incidents that leave Mara wondering whether she will be next. They are, inexplicably, spontaneously combusting in class. Considering the subject matter, this is a surprisingly humorous novel in which themes of friendship and death are explored in a unique and entertaining way.