Helen Grant crafts compelling young adult novels that delve into the unsettling realms of supernatural horror and urban mystery. Her writing is characterized by a palpable atmosphere, drawing readers into narratives steeped in suspense and shadowy secrets. She skillfully weaves together elements of the uncanny and psychological tension, exploring the boundaries of fear. Grant's distinctive voice lies in her ability to unearth the hidden anxieties lurking beneath the surface of the ordinary.
104-year-old Mary Arden is the sole surviving actress of The Simulacrum, the most famous lost movie in film history. Holed up in the Highlands, she has always refused interviews. Now she's agreed to talk to film enthusiast Theda Garrick, in return for the salacious details of Theda's tragic past. But will she trade her darkest secrets for a copy?
The book explores the profound themes of human connection and isolation, drawing inspiration from T.S. Eliot's poignant quote. It delves into the complexities of relationships, the impact of communication, and the struggle to be heard in a chaotic world. Through rich character development and evocative imagery, it invites readers to reflect on the nature of existence and the often-overlooked moments that define our lives. The narrative intertwines lyrical prose with deep philosophical questions, creating a thought-provoking journey.
Sometimes it's terrifying, loving someone this much... For Fen Munro and her fiance James, it is a dream come true: an escape from London to a beautiful house in stunning Perthshire. But at night, Fen is tormented by horrifying dreams. Someone wants Fen's happiness, and nothing is going to stop them - not even death...
A group of story-tellers are disappearing one by one. A young woman is haunted by her past. A serial killer has one target he is desperate to hunt down. Veerle is trying to lie low, to live as 'normal' a life as she possibly can. But when you've thwarted a serial killer, it's hard to do this. Especially when he wants revenge . . .
Seventeen-year-old Veerle is bored with life in suburban Brussels. But a chance encounter with a hidden society, whose members illegally break into unoccupied buildings around the city, soon opens up a whole new world of excitement - and danger. When one of the society's founding members disappears, Veerle suspects foul play.
Veerle has moved to Ghent to start a new life with her father and his girlfriend, she's isolated and alone.Veerle recognises a familiar face in the crowds one day, a face connected to a past that she has been fighting to get over, a past that involved murder.
Lin a dix-sept ans. Son père décide de s’installer avec sa famille dans un village allemand pour mener des recherches : retrouver des célèbres vitraux médiévaux qui, selon la légende, seraient hantés par un démon. Quiconque s’en approche serait condamné à mort. C’est Lin qui découvre le premier cadavre... entouré d’éclats de verre brisé.
Pias Leben verändert sich drastisch nach dem Tod ihrer Großmutter. Die Bewohner ihrer Eifeler Stadt betrachten sie mit Furcht. Als die junge Katharina während des Karnevals verschwindet, beschließt Pia, die Wahrheit zu suchen. Helen Grant entwirft in ihrem Kriminalroman eine düstere Welt hinter der Fassade einer Kleinstadt.
