Author:James Patterson
WHEN YOUR FAMILY IS ALL YOU HAVE . . .
Scarred by the deaths of their parents and accusations of murder, Tandy Angel and her siblings start a new life in Paris under the watchful eye of an uncle they hardly know.
BUT THEY'VE BETRAYED YOU TIME AND AGAIN . . .
A born detective, Tandy discovers a locked room in her grandmother's house that holds ugly secrets about her family's treacherous past.
WHO CAN YOU REALLY TRUST?
As Tandy delves deepr into the mysteries, the stakes get dangerously high when her family's enemies seek the ultimate revenge for long-ago sins.
THE BRIGHT LIGHTS OF PARIS ARE ABOUT TO GO DARK.
Simply spiffing
—— Daily MailFabulous
—— The TimesSuperb
—— TelegraphA superb puzzle . . . Splendidly seasonal
—— MetroNancy Drew meets the Chalet School in this clever crime novel set in the 1930s. Robin Stevens' period detail, strong characters and meticulous plotting come together in a satisfying story
—— ScotsmanRobin Stevens continues to impress
—— BooktrustFestive, fun and full of mystery
—— Country LifeThese Agatha-Christie-indebted tales involve detective duo Daisy Wells and her sidekick Hazel Wong, wealthy schoolgirls from England and Hong Kong. In the first book, they investigated a murder at their boarding school. This time, Daisy's family's stately home - a hotbed of jealousy and greed - provides a rich cast of suspects when it's not just the cake candles that are snuffed out at a birthday tea party. Emotional conflict, logical deduction and the period setting make for an entertaining, nostalgic brainteaser
—— Nicolette Jones , Sunday TimesEven better than its predecessor . . . Brilliant
—— The Book ZoneThis series comes vibrantly to life with Hazel's warm, charming narration and I just want more Wells and Wong Mysteries
—— So Many Books, So Little TimeLike a good Miss Marple, there are twists and turns in this detective series and the 1930s period is vividly brought to life. Great fun!
—— WRD MagazineWitty, clever and gently satirical of upper-class life, it's Agatha Christie crossed with Angela Brazil
—— Amanda Craig , IndependentIt is refreshing to see the presence of so many rambunctious young women in children's books, and none are more so than the protagonists of Robin Stevens's Wells & Wong Mysteries . . . Stevens brings psychological depth to the classic Christie crime; she does not shirk the unpalatable consequences
—— Literary ReviewAn epic sci-fi adventure about a terrifying alien invasion. You'll read it in one sitting
—— BooksellerA gripping SF trilogy about an Earth decimated by an alien invasion... the question of what it means to be human is at the forefront
—— Publishers WeeklyBorrow this one from your teen's nightstand while they're at school
—— People MagazineBy turns heart-pounding and contemplative . . . The 5th Wave will thrill you, chill you, and challenge you to keep the pages turning fast enough
—— Hypable.comUtterly gripping
—— Metro HeraldHigh adventure with mystery and heart
—— The Sunday TimesA cut above anything else in the genre.
—— Sunday TelegraphThe pace is RELENTLESS
—— Heat