Rosie Talbot

A chilling, thrilling collection of 13 haunting tales. Perfect for every YA reader! From supernatural thrillers to contemporary horror, creepy ancient legends to murders gone wrong - this insatiable anthology is impossible to put down, and even more difficult to forget. From some of the most celebrated authors writing in this space, this must-have collection will keep you awake at night and inhabit your darkest dreams. Stories from bestselling authors Melinda Salisbury, Cynthia Murphy, Kathryn Foxfield and Louie Stowell (and many more). Co-curated by Amy McCaw and Mia Kuzniar, this anthology has a story for every reader out there. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Wednesday, and all things scary! Featuring stories from: Amy McCaw, Maria Kuzniar, Kat Dunn, Kat Ellis, Rachel Faturoti, Kathryn Foxfield, Dawn Kurtagich, Amy McCulloch, Cynthia Murphy, Melinda Salisbury, Louie Stowell, Rosie Talbot, Mary Watson.

“I would do anything for you, Edie.” “That’s what I’m afraid of…” A sapphic YA romance murder mystery from BookTok sensation and queen of gothic fantasy, Rosie Talbot. 1930s haunted York. Viola Samphire was once part of a coven of four powerful witches, but now only three survive. A devastating fire in an artist's studio led to Edie dying of smoke inhalation. When Viola discovers that the fire was no accident, she hunts for clues, but she is getting used to a new witch ability - to see ghosts. Most importantly, she can see the ghost of Edie, the witch who died in the fire, and her unrequited love. With the help of her friends, witches Bea and Merle, and her beloved bones she throws to show her fate, Viola knows she will discover who killed Edie. But Vi's bones are stolen. And children are dying, Vi can see their ghosts. What if everything is connected? A stolen gift, a murderer, an underground network of spirits with corruption rife... And Viola soon realises that admitting her love for Edie could change the course of their future, could it even bring Edie back from the dead? The thrilling and heart-wrenching new novel from the author of Sixteen Souls, Twelve Bones and Phantom Hearts. Perfect for fans of Adalyn Grace, The Crimson Moth and V E Schwab. Romantasy meets murder mystery Sixteen Souls was an instant YA bestseller, dubbed by Book Tok as "Heartstopper with Ghosts". Praise for Sixteen Souls: "Deliciously dark" - Cynthia Murphy, author of Last One to Die, Win Lose Kill Die and The Midnight Game "Delivers fun and frights in equal measure. A fantastically spooky, thrilling adventure!" - Kat Ellis, author of Wicked Little Deeds "Flawless twists, this book immediately pulled me in." - H. M Long, author of Hall of Smoke "A captivating take of loss, friendship and love that had me gripped from first to last." - Menna van Praag, author of The Sisters Grimm

“Gripping, gorgeous...and ghostly” - Ella McNicoll “Scooby Doo meets Heartstopper in this stylishly illustrated queer mystery that will keep you guessing with every twist and turn.” - The Scotsman “Be gay, befriend ghosts, fight crime-Rosie Talbot and Sarah Maxwell's Phantom Hearts is an engaging, emotional adventure with a twisty mystery at its core. A must-read for fans of queer paranormal fiction.” - Jules Arbeaux, author of Lord of the Empty Isles “Phantom Hearts has it all: A rollercoaster of queer heartache, true crime, ghosts! All wrapped up in Sarah's beautiful artwork.” - Eleanor Crewes, author of The Times I Knew I Was Gay “A beautiful story of love, loss and friendship told with Rosie Talbot's characteristic warmth and sharp plotting. Coupled with Sarah Maxwell's gorgeous artwork, it's an irresistible combination!” - Amy McCaw author of Mina and the Undead series From the bestselling author of SIXTEEN SOULS and TWELVE BONES comes a sapphic graphic novel with a supernatural twist. This is A GOOD GIRLS GUIDE TO MURDER meets HEARTSTOPPER. With incredible artwork by Sarah Maxwell. Sixteen-year-old Malia is popular, pretty and smart, but underneath her carefully crafted façade she's struggling with anxiety. When a school bus crashes killing some of her fellow students, Malia is thrown into a further emotional spiral as she remembers the students; rebel and dropout Shepherd; volatile track star Russ; and brainy Emil. When Malia meets Keezy, the cute daughter of the local mechanic, the two begin to question the motive for the crash. As Malia and Keezy start to uncover secrets, Malia starts to see ghosts wherever she goes. How will Malia find time to flirt with Keezy when pursued by restless spirits ... what don't the dead classmates want her to discover? And will Malia ever find the courage to tell Keezy how she feels? A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER meets HEARTSTOPPER Rosie Talbot’s debut #SixteenSouls has more than a-quarter-of-a-million views on TikTok and counting. With absolutely stunning artwork by Sarah Maxwell

"HEARTSTOPPER pero con fantasmas" BookTok UNA NOVELA DARK JUVENIL LGTBIQA+ PERFECTA PARA LOS LECTORES DE ALICE OSEMAN Y V. E. SCHWAB. EN LA EMBRUJADA CIUDAD DE YORK INCLUSO LOS MUERTOS TIENEN ALGO QUE TEMER. Alguien est haciendo desaparecer los esp ritus en la ciudad m s embrujada de Europa, York. Cuando Charlie Frith, un vidente de 16 a os, se da cuenta de que uno de sus amigos fantasmales ha desaparecido, debe dejar de lado su propia seguridad y su existencia solitaria si desea encontrarlos. Charlie se une a rega adientes a Sam Harrow, el nuevo vidente de la ciudad, y a un grupo heterog neo de fantasmas, para salvar a sus amigos de un destino literalmente peor que la muerte. Pero hay un prop sito oscuro detr s de estas desapariciones, y m s siniestro de lo que Charlie podr a haber imaginado. A medida que acepta lentamente sus sentimientos rom nticos hacia Sam, la b squeda se convierte en un camino contrarreloj en el que todo estar en juego. «La frase "Heartstopper pero con fantasmas" resume perfectamente esta novela. Charley Robinson «Es muy f cil enamorarse de Diecis is almas. Fantasmas victorianos, un misterio delicioso, el ambiente seductor de York, una amistad y un romance queer irresistibles. Ojal pudiera volver a leerlo por primera vez. Dawn Kurtagich ENGLISH DESCRIPTION The spooky, swoony YA debut by BookTok star, Rosie Talbot (@Merrowchild) -- the "TikTok Made Me Buy It" sensation dubbed Heartstoppers with ghosts Perfect for fans of V. E. Schwab and Aiden Thomas. Sixteen-year-old Charlie Frith has problems. His crush is dating someone else, his sisters have glitter-bombed his prosthesis (again), and he's a seer-of-spirits in York, the most haunted city in England, and all his friends are ghosts. To make matters worse, it seems that famous spirits are mysteriously vanishing from York's haunted streets and alleys. Charlie is determined to stay out of it, but Sam, the irritating new seer in town, expects him to track down who -- or what -- is responsible and uncover the dark purpose behind these disappearances. But when one of Charlie's ghostly friends vanishes, he has no choice but to face the shadows -- and his growing feelings for Sam. The boys must be willing to risk it all to save York's spirits, because this adversary will stop at nothing to complete their devastating plan. Afterlives are at stake, and Charlie is running out of time ...

Prepare for more spooky, swoony YA from BookTok star @Merrowchild! The thing about death is … it sneaks up on you. Seventeen-year-old seer Charlie and his new boyfriend, Sam, know that the dead can't hurt the living. It's ghosts who need protection from dangerous soul catchers - and the boys have promised to keep them safe. But when a powerful force interferes with their defences, and a brutal attack leaves them questioning everything they know, the boys realize there is more at stake than they ever imagined. A deadly occultist seeks revenge, the bodies are piling up, and everyone that Charlie loves is at risk. As the mystery unravels, Charlie and Sam face a battle for more than just their lives. The thrilling and heart-wrenching new novel from the author of Sixteen Souls. Perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys, Becky Albertalli and V E Schwab. Sixteen Souls was an instant YA bestseller. Dubbed by Book Tok as "Heartstopper with Ghosts". Praise for Sixteen Souls: "Delivers fun and frights in equal measure. A fantastically spooky, thrilling adventure!" - Kat Ellis, author of Wicked Little Deeds "Flawless twists, this book immediately pulled me in." - H. M Long, author of Hall of Smoke "A captivating take of loss, friendship and love that had me gripped from first to last." - Menna van Praag, author of The Sisters Grimm "Absolutely gripped." - Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Undead "The writing is rich; the characters sharply drawn." - K. D Edwards, author of The Tarot Sequence Series "Sixteen Souls is a boundlessly clever, heartfelt queer take on the story of a sensitive young man who sees dead people. Talbot has crafted something chillingly delightful! Perfect for any ghoul-lover's shelf!" - Adam Sass, author of Surrender Your Sons and The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers "Deliciously dark" - Cynthia Murphy, author of Last One to Die, Win Lose Kill Die and The Midnight Game "A delectable mystery" - Dawn Kurtagich, author of The Dead House "An outstanding debut" - Bex Hogan, author of Isles of Storm and Sorrow series

The spooky, swoony YA debut by BookTok star Rosie Talbot (@Merrowchild) -- the "TikTok Made Me Buy It" sensation dubbed Heartstoppers with ghosts Perfect for fans of V. E. Schwab and Aiden Thomas. Sixteen-year-old Charlie Frith has problems. His crush is dating someone else, his sisters have glitter-bombed his prosthesis (again), and he's a seer-of-spirits in York, the most haunted city in England, and all his friends are ghosts. To make matters worse, it seems that famous spirits are mysteriously vanishing from York's haunted streets and alleys. Charlie is determined to stay out of it, but Sam, the irritating new seer in town, expects him to track down who -- or what -- is responsible and uncover the dark purpose behind these disappearances. But when one of Charlie's ghostly friends vanishes, he has no choice but to face the shadows -- and his growing feelings for Sam. The boys must be willing to risk it all to save York's spirits, because this adversary will stop at nothing to complete their devastating plan. Afterlives are at stake, and Charlie is running out of time ...

The spooky, swoony YA debut from BookTok star @Merrowchild! Someone is stripping Europe's most haunted city of its spirits. When self-destructive, 16-year-old seer, Charlie Frith, realises that one of his own ghostly friends has gone missing, he must put aside his own safety - and reclusive existence - if he is to find them. Charlie reluctantly teams up with Sam Harrow - the new seer in town - and a rag-tag group of ghosts, to save their friends from a fate literally worse than death. But there is a dark purpose behind these disappearances - more sinister than Charlie could ever have imagined. And, as he slowly comes to terms with his romantic feelings for Sam, the stakes become even higher as time quickly runs out! Perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys, Becky Albertalli and V E Schwab. #SixteenSouls has more than a-quarter-of-a-million views on TikTok and counting. A must-read for all young adult fans with intricately plotted mystery, sublime world-building and fantastically diverse cast of characters. Praise for Sixteen Souls: "Delivers fun and frights in equal measure. A fantastically spooky, thrilling adventure!" - Kat Ellis, author of Wicked Little Deeds "Flawless twists, this book immediately pulled me in." - H. M Long, author of Hall of Smoke "A captivating take of loss, friendship and love that had me gripped from first to last." - Menna van Praag, author of The Sisters Grimm "Absolutely gripped." - Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Undead "The writing is rich; the characters sharply drawn." - K. D Edwards, author of The Tarot Sequence Series "Sixteen Souls is a boundlessly clever, heartfelt queer take on the story of a sensitive young man who sees dead people. Talbot has crafted something chillingly delightful! Perfect for any ghoul-lover's shelf!" - Adam Sass, author of Surrender Your Sons and The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers "Deliciously dark" - Cynthia Murphy, author of Last One to Die, Win Lose Kill Die and The Midnight Game "A delectable mystery" - Dawn Kurtagich, author of The Dead House "An outstanding debut" - Bex Hogan, author of Isles of Storm and Sorrow series