A collection of eight scary stories about vampires.

A collection of goosebump-inducing monster tales.

A collection of eight scary stories about vampires.

A freak storm transports Ben to a parallel world inhabited by vampires. He manages to escape to the woods where others like him (called ferals by the vampires) hide. As he begins to give up hope of ever getting home, Ben makes friends with Rachel, a vampire more human than some of the ferals who treat him with suspicion. Rachel takes Ben to her farm in an attempt to prove that she's not like the other vampires, but that's when he discovers a terrible secret. And why is the book called Piggies? That's the worst horror of all. "Guaranteed to scare your socks off." Glasgow Herald "An ingenious variant on vampire stories ... this chilling story reads with all the power and demented logic of a thoroughly bad dream." The Independent "A final twist that will chill your succulent red blood! A contemporary horror tale to sink your teeth into." Funday Times

Matt's home life is falling to pieces as his mother seeks refuge from divorce by returning to the seaside town where she grew up. Separated from his friends, bored and discontented, Matt gradually becomes aware that his mother's family are the keepers of a terrifying secret. "Piggies was certainly good, but Flesh & Blood marks an advance on it ... an effective horror story that could well appeal to a wider audience than its targeted one, though anyone too squeamish should beware some parts of it." The Zone "Nick Gifford creates a vivid and disturbing world... Although the publisher describes this as a horror story it does not adhere to the traditional recipe ... what is more scary than goblins and ghouls about this plot is the believable predicament Matt finds himself in ... I enjoyed reading this novel and feel it appeals successfully to a wide age range." Children's Books UK "Another great teen thriller." Spot On "The pacing and plotting in this novel are superb. Twists and surprises occur at unpredictable intervals. And the ending is a blend of hope and menace ... achieves a level of excellence equivalent to one of Ramsey Campbell's books, neither condescending to his youthful readers nor slighting his adult ones. Now, that's a truly scary accomplishment!" Asimov's SF Magazine

"The king of children's horror..." Sunday Express You're not paranoid if they really are after you. Someone is messing with Liam's world. All the rules have changed and his life has unravelled completely. He can't even trust his own memories. What he does know is that someone is watching him. Someone thinks he's dangerous. Liam has to fight back. There are no bystanders in this terrifying game. Only players and victims. And Liam isn't going to be a victim. "If you're into completely out-there thrillers this is for you. Mind readers, brain implants, mad professors - this one's got the lot." Flipside Magazine "A contemporary thriller with overtones of Orwell and Huxley about it." Rhyl Journal "A gripping read for the older teens/young adult age range. You would not wish to swap places with Liam Connor!" Children's Books UK "This is a gripping thriller that draws you into the story ... Fans of the Alex Rider series will enjoy this. It's an exciting, fast paced book that will have you on the edge of your seat until the last page." Word Up

Tomorrow: a future only you can see; a future only you can save... When fifteen-year-old Luke's father dies, his eccentric family threatens to descend into chaos. Luke distracts himself by helping to sort through his father's belongings, a painful process which takes on an entirely new dimension when he discovers that his father had somehow had knowledge of events in his own future. This prescience is connected in some way to a recent spate of terrorist attacks, which would explain why security forces - and others - start to take an interest in Luke's discovery. Just what had his father known, and why are Luke and his friends suddenly at the centre of it all? Tomorrow: an emotion- and time-tangled thriller set in the War Against Chronological Terror. Tomorrow: when three teenagers may have the power to save or destroy a world that is yet to be. Praise for Nick Gifford's work: 'The king of children's horror' - Sunday Express "Another great teen thriller." Spot On "Ingenious ... this chilling story reads with all the power and demented logic of a thoroughly bad dream." The Independent "A contemporary thriller with overtones of Orwell and Huxley about it." Rhyl Journal "A story that genuinely chills and chafes at ethical and moral certainty... Erased is a real romp of a read. That it equips readers with an awareness of the mechanics of inhumanity must be a step towards ensuring history's mistakes are not repeated." Achukareviews

The full story of how an X Factor dream became a dazzling reality – published just five days after the live final show! The X Factor is a nationwide phenomenon, unearthing some of the UK’s most dazzling talent, creating superstars and breaking television records. Not only has it brought performers like Leona Lewis, JLS and One Direction to the world, but 2011’s winners, Little Mix, have also taken the country by storm. This year, as contestants strive to impress the all-new lineup of X Factor judges including Nicole Scherzinger, the competition is already fiercer than ever. In December 2012 the show will crown a new winner. Just days later, their phenomenal story, told in their own words, will be published – alongside their first single and in time for Christmas. Packed full of unseen photographs shot especially for the book, backstage footage, behind-the-scenes gossip and the full story of a journey from X Factor hopeful to global popstar sensation, this book is a must-have for all X Factor fans. Stunningly designed, it is the perfect gift for Christmas.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Trapped in the Mexican jungle, a group of friends stumble upon a creeping horror unlike anything they could ever imagine in "the best horror novel of the new century" (Stephen King). Also a major motion picture! Two young couples are on a lazy Mexican vacation—sun-drenched days, drunken nights, making friends with fellow tourists. When the brother of one of those friends disappears, they decide to venture into the jungle to look for him. What started out as a fun day-trip slowly spirals into a nightmare when they find an ancient ruins site ... and the terrifying presence that lurks there. "The Ruins does for Mexican vacations what Jaws did for New England beaches.” —Entertainment Weekly “Smith’s nail-biting tension is a pleasure all its own.... This stuff isn’t for the faint of heart.” —New York Post “A story so scary you may never want to go on vacation, or dig around in your garden, again.” —USA Today