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Giving and receiving books is such a simple pleasure. Allow your children to escape into another world, create everlasting memories and keep them quiet over the Christmas period with Atom’s favourite 2012 reads.

The queen of historical fiction takes on 1920s Jazz Age New York - with a supernatural twistIt's 1920s New York City. It's flappers and Follies, jazz and gin. It's after the war but before the depression. And for certain group of bright young things it's the opportunity to party like never before.

For Evie O'Neill, it's escape. She's never fit in in small town Ohio and when she causes yet another scandal, she's shipped off to stay with an uncle in the big city. But far from being exile, this is exactly what she's always wanted: the chance to show how thoroughly modern and incredibly daring she can be.

But New York City isn't about just jazz babies and follies girls. It has a darker side. Young women are being murdered across the city. And these aren't crimes of passion. They're gruesome. They're planned. They bear a strange resemblance to an obscure group of tarot cards. And the New York City police can't solve them alone.

Evie wasn't just escaping the stifling life of Ohio, she was running from the knowledge of what she could do. She has a secret. A mysterious power that could help catch the killer - if he doesn't catch her first.1920s New York thrums with giddy life in this gripping first in a new trilogy from Printz winner Bray. . .the intricate plot and magnificently imagined details of character, dialogue and setting take hold and don't let go. Not to be missed.Here's your headline, boss: "Small-Town Dame Lands in Big Apple, Goes Wild, Tries to Stop Resurrection of Antichrist." It'll sell bundles! Indeed it will, as Bray continues her winning streak with this heedlessly sprawling series starter set in Prohibition-era New York. . .The book is big and wants to be the kind of thing you can lose yourself in. Does it succeed? It's jake, baby.The paranormal meets the roaring Twenties in the scary and posi-tute-ly amazing, The Diviners.One kick-ass setting, a cast of brilliant characters, a host of amazing supernatural powers and one creepy-as-hell killer on the loose . . . rich, complex and addictive - an elaborate web of stories, winding together to create one masterpiece tapestry of a book.Packed with hilarious 1920s slang, snappy one-liners and intriguing period detail, this is a beautifully-crafted novel with a complex, twisting plot and plenty of creepy moments that will keep readers right on the edge of their seats. Introducing us to an intriguing ensemble cast of characters as well as wonderfully bright and breezy heroine in Evie - and of course, a truly terrifying villain - The Diviners is a hugely entertaining adventure that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next instalment.READ . . . sequined-packed, serial-killer thriller with supernatural overtones, think the Jazz Age meets Twilight - AND it's the first part of a trilogy.Libba Bray is the acclaimed author of the Gemma Doyle Trilogy and is the 2010 Printz Award winner for her stand-alone novel Going Bovine. She lives in New York City.Libba Bray is the queen of historical YA fiction: her Gemma Doyle Trilogy has sold over 1.25 million copies worldwide and been translated into over 15 languagesGlamorous time-period and evocative storytelling makes this a series with great crossover potentialLibba's Going Bovine was the 2010 winner of the prestigious Printz Award which highlights works of literary excellence written for a young adult audiencePerfect for fans of John Green and Maureen JohnsonAges 14+

The series has sold over a million copies in the UK already, but the next chapter of the House of Night story is set to be the biggest yet. With action, intrigue, and spicy romance, Zoey is back fighting the forces of darkness - after all, that's what being a bad-ass vampyre High Priestess is all about...I'd known it before we saw the fire trucks and the smoke. I'd known all hell had broken loose at the House of Night the moment it had been proven beyond all doubt that Neferet was on the side of Darkness. Only now I had a terrible feeling that outing Neferet would serve more to free her than to force her to pay the consequences for her lies and betrayals.

At last, Zoey has what she wanted: the truth is out. Neferet's evil has been exposed, and the High Council is no longer on her side - but she's far from done wreaking havoc in the vampyre world.

With the seeds of distrust sown and Darkness breeding chaos at the House of Night, everyone must band together - but that's proving to be more difficult than ever before. The twins are barely speaking and the House of Night's former enemy, Kalona, has now become their warrior, pushing their trust to the limits. To top it all off, Zoey is pretty darn sure she might be losing her mind - she saw something when she looked at Neferet's minion, Aurox, through the Seer Stone that she can hardly explain to herself, let alone her friends. Zoey knows that following her instincts might be just what they need to defeat evil... but if she's wrong, it could cause the destruction of those closest to her.

With the tension at a breaking point and friendships on the line, can the nerd herd come together to stop the spread of Darkness before it's too late?P. C. Cast is an award-winning fantasy and paranormal romance author. She was a teacher for many years but now concentrates on writing and public speaking full-time. Her daughter, Kristin Cast, has won awards for her poetry and journalism as well as co-writing the bestselling House of Night series.In the UK, the House of Night Series has sold over a million copiesThe House of Night series has built a fanbase of passionate fans in the US and UK and is now an international phenomenonNew House of Night novels are always destined to feature in the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller chartsDramatic new cover look will revitalise the series and target a brand new legion of fansAges 14+

A chilling, edge-of-your seat thriller. Alien meets MoonThree teenagers are going on the trip of a lifetime. Only one is coming back.

It's been more than forty years since NASA sent the first men to the moon, and to grab some much-needed funding and attention, they decide to launch an historic international lottery in which three lucky teenagers can win a week-long trip to moon base DARLAH 2-a place that no one but top government officials even knew existed until now. The three winners, Antoine, Midori, and Mia, come from all over the world.

But just before the scheduled launch, the teenagers each experience strange, inexplicable events. Little do they know that there was a reason NASA never sent anyone back there until now-a sinister reason. But the countdown has already begun. . .A chilling, shivers-down-the-spine thriller...a high-quality piece of meticulously researched and realistic sci-fi/horror. This near-future tale falls within the blurry walls of young adult fiction but there's nothing to deter older readers. There are no punches pulled when it comes to offing major characters all the way through, and the final twist is satisfyingly merciless.Gripping and suspenseful, 172 Hours will have readers constantly asking themselves how the characters can possibly survive.

Original, creepy, intense, and quite violent, 172 Hours is page-turning sci-fi that will stay with readers long after the shocking and heartbreaking conclusion.This irresistible premise is often intoxicating and occasionally downright terrifying... Ultimately, this downbeat novel offers few answers, just the cold, unfathomable depths of space - and that alone is pretty darn effective.Creepy and bleak, Harstad's story is both psychologically and atmospherically disturbing.A nifty surprise ending will get readers' attention. Interesting and original.Johan Harstad is a Norwegian young adult author. He won the 2008 prestigious Brage prize in the children's literature category for 172 Hours on the Moon.172 Hours is set to be the most talked about YA debut of 2012172 Hours on the Moon has won the prestigious Brage prize for children's literature in NorwayJohan Harstad is a fantastic author - and primed to do for YA what Stieg Larsson did for crimeStrap yourself in for this chilling adventure...you'll want to keep your lights on long after you've read the last pageFor ages 12+

The start of an outstanding new post-apocalyptic series filled with adventure and teen romanceWORLDS KEPT THEM APART.
DESTINY BROUGHT THEM TOGETHER.

Aria has lived her whole life in the protected dome of Reverie. Her entire world confined to its spaces, she's never thought to dream of what lies beyond its doors. So when her mother goes missing, Aria knows her chances of surviving in the outer wasteland long enough to find her are slim.

Then Aria meets an outsider named Perry. He's searching for someone too. He's also wild - a savage - but might be her best hope at staying alive.

If they can survive, they are each other's best hope for finding answersVeronica Rossi is based in California. Under the Never Sky is her debut novel.

She was sent to save him. . .but can she save herself?Bethany, an angel sent to Earth, and her mortal boyfriend, Xavier, have been to Hell and back. But now their love will be put to its highest test yet, as they defy Heavenly law and marry. They don't tell Beth's archangel siblings, Gabriel and Ivy, but the angels know soon enough, and punishment comes in a terrifying form: the Sevens, who are rogue angels bent on keeping Beth and Xavier apart, destroying Gabriel and Ivy, and darkening angelic power in the heavens.

The only way Bethany and Xavier can elude the Sevens is to hide in the open, and blend in with other mortals their own age. Gabriel and Ivy set them up at college, where they can't reveal their relationship, and where there is still danger around each corner. Will Bethany be called back to Heaven - for ever - and face leaving the love of her life?Alexandra Adornetto is from Australia. Heaven is her third novel.Heaven is the third and final instalment of Alexandra Adornetto's enthralling tale of good vs evil.Halo has sold over 10,000 copiesHaving started the Halo when she was just a teenager herself, Alexandra Adornetto has a brilliantly authentic voice that really speaks to YA readersAges 12+

The start of a fantastic and fast-paced new coming-of-age fantasy seriesRachel's world is confined to the protective walls around her city. Beyond them are violent wanderers, extreme terrain, and a danger straight out of legend: a beast called the Cursed One that devastates everything in its path.

When Rachel's father goes missing, she is desperate to search for him. But her attempts to flee the city bring her to the attention of its overbearing ruler. His efforts to control her make the world within the walls seem as dangerous as that outside.

Her only chance at escape is Logan. Once her father's apprentice, and now her only protector, he feels that helping her might mean losing her completely. But if he can put his feelings aside, they might be able to save more than Rachel's father. They might be able to break down the walls, and set their people free.C.J. Redwine is a mother of four who lives in Tennesse. You can find her online at http://cjredwine.blogspot.com/The perfect blend of YA fantasy and dystopia, Defiance is the start of an addictive new seriesPerfect for fans of Trudi Canavan, Christopher Paolini, Maria V Snyder and Kristin CashoreGame of Thrones for teensAges 14+

Discover where the Nightshade series began. . .'This is where you're meant to be. I know it.'

Ember has always known her life was not her own. That she owed a debt to the mysterious order of knights who saved her as a baby.

Despite their brutal training, serving the knights is all she has ever wanted. That was before she found love. But finding it and keeping it are very different things.

Little does she know what danger lies ahead. Neither Ember, nor her heart, will survive unscathed.Andrea Cremer spent her childhood daydreaming while roaming the forests and lakeshores of Northern Wisconsin. She went to school until there wasn't any more school to go to, ending up with a Ph.D. in early modern history - a reflection of her fascination with witchcraft and warfare. She currently lives in Minnesota with her husband, two dogs, and a parakeet.A tense and compulsive paranormal fantasyAs a Nightshade prequel, Rift is the perfect read for existing fans as well as a great entry point for new readersAges 14+

From the bestselling author of Blue Bloods, comes a series that will reinvent the myth of the werewolf in the same way that Blue Bloods did with vampires - with style and NYC flair!Once enslaved in the darkest pits of the underworld, Lawson and his pack were destined to become Hounds of Hell. Escaping to Earth bought them a little time, but their old masters soon catch up with them and take away the one thing Lawson is desperate to keep hold of - the girl he loves.

Now, Lawson needs to hunt the beasts he was running from if there's any chance of seeing her again.

When Bliss, a mysterious ex-vampire, turns up on her own search for the Hounds it seems she might hold information that will help. But will she be able to trust this insolent, dangerously good-looking boy when she knows that he has a wolf's soul?Melissa de la Cruz is the author of many best-selling novels, including the Blue Bloods series; the Au Pairs series; the Ashleys series; and Angels on Sunset Boulevard. She is also a frequent contributor to Glamour, Marie Claire, Teen Vogue, and Cosmopolitan. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter.The Blue Bloods books have sold over 50,000 copies in the UK and are all NYT bestsellersAges 14+

Welcome to the dorkside. It's going to be a bumpy ride. . .Jeane Smith's a blogger, a dreamer, a dare-to-dreamer, jumble sale queen, CEO of her own lifestyle brand and has half a million followers on Twitter.Michael Lee's a star of school, stage and playing field. A golden boy in a Jack Wills hoodie.They have nothing in common but a pair of cheating exes. So why can't they stop snogging?Sarra Manning is a journalist and an author. She began her writing career in teen magazines and was Entertainment Editor of Just Seventeen before becoming the editor of Elle Girl. She lives in London.Sarra Manning is the QUEEN of teen fiction. Her books are full of likeable relatable charactersPerfect for fans of Sara Dessen, Helen Bailey and Jenny HanSarra has a huge fanbase on her blog and was shortlisted for the 2010 Queen of Teen awardAdorkable will be the start of a major brand revamp for Sarra ManningAges 14+

This tense gripping thriller is The Secret History for the YA setCimmeria Academy has been more than a school for Allie, it's been a safe haven. But no longer.


The school - her friends, her teachers - are under attack. A nefarious group, a group that Allie and her mysterious family might have more to do with than she could've ever realized, is trying to destroy everything Cimmeria stands for.


And throughout it all, someone they eat with, sleep with, train with, is betraying them. There's a spy in Night School. As the paranoia grows and the fights begin, it's not the enemies outside they have to worry about.


They're hurting themselves.C. J. Daugherty was 22 when she saw her first dead body. Although she left the world of crime reporting to edit travel books instead, she never lost her fascination with what it is that drives some people to do awful things. And about the kinds of people who try to stop them. Night School is the product of that fascination.C. J. is a fantastic new voice in British YANight School is the perfect book for teens looking for more than paranormalNight School was the #5 debut of 2012 - and the sales continue to climb as C.J. adds more and more tours and events to her busy 2013 scheduleAges 12+