Sophie McKenzie

The third title in this murder-mystery school series set at Mayfield Academy from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, Girl Missing. Georgia, Wren and Billy are excited about the start of a new school term this autumn at Mayfield Academy, especially as it brings with it a video diary project for them all. But when, off-camera, the friends start filming in the woods, it seems that they could have inadverently filmed a potential murder. And as one murder turns into two and the murders start stacking up, could it be that someone might be out to silence them too? * Sophie McKenzie UK Nielsen Bookscan chart Sales 1,062,567, 7th July 2025 Praise for Girl, Missing: 'Page-turning' The Independent 'Will have you gripped for hours' Sunday Express 'Please read this book: it is brilliant!; The Guardian 'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie Mckenzie. Why? Because noboody does it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author 'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author 'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror 10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, Missing Manchester Children's Book Awards Bolton Children's Book Award Soilhill Book Award Winner of the Sakura Medal Red House Children's Book Award Richard and Judy Best Kids' Book Lewisham Children's Book Award

Pushed to the edge the truth always comes out. A glee club's trip ends in disaster when their bus spins out of control during a storm. Hailey is trapped in the bus with her nemesis Bex, the new girl at school who seems to be staking her claim to everything: the lead role in their latest performance, and especially the attention of Kit, Hailey's secret crush. As the bus hangs over the edge of a cliff, can Hailey overcome her distrust of Bex and work together? And will they find a way to safety?

The second book in a brand new murder-mystery school series set at Mayfield Academy from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, Girl Missing. The water tower stands in darkness . . . I’ve seen its secrets now. I know the truth. With summer camp ahead this August for Georgia, Wren and Billy, the students of Mayfield Academy are looking forward to kayaking on the lake, trails through the woods and evenings round the fire. But when someone at camp suffers a fatal accident, Georgia is convinced that there’s more to what happened than meets the eye. As she and her friends investigate, they find themselves drawn to the spooky water tower next to camp – the scene of an unsolved mystery from years ago. Could there be a connection between this past event and the present-day murder? And is life at summer camp about to turn even more deadly? * Sophie McKenzie UK Nielsen Bookscan chart Sales 1,062,567, 7th July 2025 Praise for Girl, Missing: 'Page-turning' The Independent 'Will have you gripped for hours' Sunday Express 'Please read this book: it is brilliant!; The Guardian 'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie Mckenzie. Why? Because noboody does it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author 'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author 'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror 10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, Missing Manchester Children's Book Awards Bolton Children's Book Award Soilhill Book Award Winner of the Sakura Medal Red House Children's Book Award Richard and Judy Best Kids' Book Lewisham Children's Book Award

After the death of Cassieâ??s father, the arrival of a secret sibling tears her family apart. Is the newcomer who she claims to be? From the Sunday Times bestselling author.

When her school trip to the aquarium takes a perilous turn, Bernice must channel all of her knowledge to survive in this gripping drama from the queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie. A dream school trip to a sea-life sanctuary turns into a nightmare for Bernice when she finds herself in a race against the tide. When her friends’ reckless behaviour plunges them all into the freezing waters of Shark Bay, Bernice has to confront her fears and summon all her knowledge of marine life to find a way to safety. But in shark-infested waters, can she act quickly enough to save the day? Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.

The first book in a new murder-mystery school series set at Mayfield Academy from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, Girl Missing. It’s a week into the summer term, the last day of April, and murder is the last thing on my mind . . . Life at Mayfield Academy seems normal enough – that is until Georgia discovers the drama teacher, dead, in the school library. Then, when she goes back to look for him, having gone for help, his body has vanished. Georgia knows what she saw, but only her best friend Billy believes her. Determined to find out what has gone on, Georgia and Billy hunt for evidence with new girl, Wren. But with friendship dynamics also at play there’s a lot more at stake than dead bodies. And it’s not long before it becomes clear that someone is prepared to go to any lengths to stop their investigation . . . Praise for Girl, Missing: 'Page-turning' The Independent 'Will have you gripped for hours' Sunday Express 'Please read this book: it is brilliant!; The Guardian 'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie Mckenzie. Why? Because noboody does it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author 'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author 'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, Missing Manchester Children's Book Awards Bolton Children's Book Award Soilhill Book Award Winner of the Sakura Medal Red House Children's Book Award Richard and Judy Best Kids' Book Lewisham Children's Book Award

They were meant to be best friends forever. But forever doesn’t last long if one of you is dead. Bella Wilkins is clearing out her mother Barbara’s house when she finds a hidden diary. On the cover, two words are written:BURN THIS. According to the diary, thirty years earlier, Barbara witnessed the murder of Bella’s childhood friend, Vicky. The diary is quickly dismissed by the police as fiction – Barbara’s attempt at creative writing – but Bella is convinced they are wrong. As she uncovers a series of dark connections, it is clear Vicky’s killer is still at large. And they weren’t just someone familiar to Barbara, but a person Bella herself knows well…A compulsive, twisty psychological thriller perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister, Lisa Jewell and Alice Feeney. Praise for Burn This ‘I couldn’t put this down. There were so many clues, red herrings and potential suspects… A terrific thriller’ ????? Reader review‘Addictive, fast-paced and drama-filled! WOW!! Never in a million years did I see that twist coming – it literally blew my socks off!’ ????? Reader review

The brand-new adult psychological thriller from the million-copy bestselling author of Girl, Missing.

How far would you go for someone you love? Alison has an excellent relationship with her eighteen-year-old daughter. Lola is a hardworking, straight-A student, bound for university. They tell each other everything. Or so she thought. Lola has a secret: she’s been sneaking off to meet her much older boyfriend, Brendan. He’s everything she ever dreamed of – enigmatic, cool and absolutely irresistible. That’s what Alison thought too, when she first met Brendan years ago, at university. Before he ruined her life. Alison is all too familiar with what Brendan is capable of. And she knows she has to protect Lola. She'll do whatever it takes to keep Brendan away from her daughter, but that’s just the beginning of her nightmare…An unputdownable psychological thriller. Perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister and Lisa Jewell. Praise for Anything For You ‘Assured and compelling’ Daily Mail‘The perfect novel to race through over a dark winter weekend. But be warned, it has so many twists and turns, you'll be positively dizzy by the end’ Heat‘Fast-paced and clever. A perfect description of every mother's worst nightmare’ Jayne Cowie‘Oh, the suspense! The thrills! I felt chills while reading’ ????? Reader review‘A strong psychological thriller novel... Sophie McKenzie has a great writing style and am excited for more’ ????? Reader review‘Wow, this was an incredible read! So many surprises, twists and turns… I was hooked from the beginning to end’ ????? Reader review‘This book had me on the edge of my seat. I loved it. The pace was fast with a great writing style which helped build up the suspense. I devoured it in a few hours’ ????? Reader review

*The Thirteenth Doctor meets the illustrious artist Frida Kahlo in the first of three brand-new novellas starring inspiring characters from history.*Some art can be deadly . . . Young Frida Kahlo is angry. Injured in a terrible accident, she lives with constant pain and worries that her dreams are unreachable. But when the TARDIS lands in Mexico City – drawn by a strange disturbance in its energy fields – Frida’s life is turned upside down. Aliens have arrived, taking over the bodies of children and killing anyone who gets in their way. With the fate of the Earth at stake, the Doctor and Frida must find a way to understand their alien invaders, and each other.

What if everything you thought you knew about your life was a lie? Chica desaparecida is the bestselling mystery young adult novel in Spanish by writer Sophie McKenzie, having sold over 1,000,000 copies. Lauren is adopted and eager to learn more about her mysterious past. But when she discovers that she might have been kidnapped from her family as a baby, suddenly her life seems like a lie. Could her adoptive parents be responsible for her abduction? Fleeing her family to uncover the truth, Lauren's journey leads her closer and closer to danger, realizing that someone wants to prevent her from discovering what really happened when she was a baby.""Chica desaparecida"" is the first book released by the queen of young adult thrillers, Sophie McKenzie, and is a must-read for readers yet to discover this modern classic.""You won't be able to stop reading."" — The Independent""It will keep you gripped for hours."" — Sunday Express""Please read this book: it's brilliant!"" — The Guardian""Brilliantly described, terrifying, and emotional."" — The Daily Mirror

Secrets and Lies are everywhere you look! And the storm is coming! The new teen thriller from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of Girl Missing Hollie has spent her whole life on the quiet south coast. She's faced some tough challenges, but then who hasn't? When she and her best friend, Parker, start a research project on the local sea-wall defences, the last thing she expects is to uncover a trail of lies that lead her – and those she loves most – into terrible danger. Soon Hollie finds herself at the centre of a growing storm, where she must fight to save everything: her friends, her family and her life . . . Praise for Girl, Missing: 'Page-turning' The Independent 'Will have you gripped for hours' Sunday Express 'Please read this book: it is brilliant!; The Guardian 'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie Mckenzie. Why? Because noboody does it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author 'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author 'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, Missing Manchester Children's Book Awards Bolton Children's Book Award Soilhill Book Award Winner of the Sakura Medal Red House Children's Book Award Richard and Judy Best Kids' Book Lewisham Children's Book Award

A dramatic coach crash forces Hailey to re-examine her relationships with her fellow singing-club members in this gripping drama from queen of teen thrillers Sophie McKenzie. A singing-club trip ends in disaster when the coach carrying the members spins out of control. Hailey is trapped at the back of the coach with her nemesis Bex, who’s taken the lead role in their latest performance, and handsome Kit, on whom Hailey has a massive crush. As the coach hangs over the edge of a precipice and Kit escapes to find help, Hailey and Bex have to get over their initial judgements about each other and work together if they are to stand a chance of survival. Will they find a way to safety? Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.

The next edge-of-your-seat thriller by Sophie McKenzie set in the Girl, Missing world about two sisters, separated as children, who discover that the other exists. Ã?

A tense eco-drama with an explosive twist from the million-copy selling author of Girl, Missing Sophie McKenzie