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Erin Kelly

    Erin Kelly crafts compelling thrillers that delve into the complexities of human relationships and hidden secrets. Her writing is characterized by a sharp, observant style that probes the darker aspects of everyday life, creating a palpable sense of unease. She excels at building atmospheric narratives that draw readers into intricate plots, exploring psychological depths. Kelly's work is known for its gripping pacing and ability to sustain suspense, making her a standout voice in contemporary suspense fiction.

    Fighting Fires (Be an Expert!)
    Cool Cars (Be an Expert!)
    Only Only Marisol Rainey
    Dinosaurs (Be An Expert!)
    Puppies (Be an Expert!)
    Get the Hell Out of Debt
    • Thousands of amazing humans have eradicated millions of dollars in debt because Erin Skye Kelly taught them how to get the hell out of it!

      Get the Hell Out of Debt
      4.7
    • Puppies (Be an Expert!)

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      This engaging book offers a comprehensive exploration of puppies, covering essential topics such as their care, training, and behavior. Readers will discover fascinating facts about different breeds, their development stages, and tips for creating a nurturing environment. Ideal for new pet owners and puppy enthusiasts alike, it combines informative content with vibrant illustrations to enhance the learning experience.

      Puppies (Be an Expert!)
      4.5
    • Dinosaurs (Be An Expert!)

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Some were giant. Some had feathers. They all lived long ago. What do you know about dinosaurs? With this book, you can become an expert!Kids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the thrilling real-world topics and big, bright photos. Each book features simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can dig deeper into the extra facts, Q&As, and fun challenges.Fans of this series will be eager to become real experts!

      Dinosaurs (Be An Expert!)
      4.0
    • Only Only Marisol Rainey

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Marisol and her best friend Jada love to ride their bikes, except when they have to ride past a dangerous beast they call Daggers, but when Daggers gets loose, Marisol unexpectedly rescues him, conquering one of her biggest fears

      Only Only Marisol Rainey
      4.2
    • Cool Cars (Be an Expert!)

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      This book explores the fascinating world of cool cars, showcasing a variety of iconic models and their unique features. It delves into the history, design, and engineering that make these vehicles stand out. Readers will gain insight into the cultural impact of cars and the passion of automotive enthusiasts. With vivid illustrations and engaging narratives, the book appeals to car lovers of all ages, offering a blend of information and inspiration.

      Cool Cars (Be an Expert!)
      4.0
    • Fighting Fires (Be an Expert!)

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      This book provides an engaging introduction to the world of firefighting, exploring the techniques, tools, and challenges faced by firefighters. Readers will learn about the various types of fires, safety protocols, and the critical role firefighters play in protecting communities. The content is designed to educate and inspire, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field of fire safety and emergency response.

      Fighting Fires (Be an Expert!)
      3.8
    • Those Kids from Fawn Creek

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Every day in Fawn Creek, Louisiana, is exactly the same--until Orchid Mason arrives. This contemporary school story set in small-town Louisiana is about friendship, family, deception, and being true to yourself and your dreams.There are twelve kids in the seventh grade at Fawn Creek Middle School. They've been together all their lives. And in this small factory town where everyone knows everything about everyone, that's not necessarily a great thing.There are thirteen desks in the seventh-grade classroom. That's because Renni Dean's father got a promotion, and the family moved to Grand Saintlodge, the nearest big town. Renni's desk is empty, but Renni still knows their secrets; is still pulling their strings.When Orchid Mason arrives and slips gracefully into Renni's chair, the other seventh graders don't know what to think. Orchid--who was born in New York City but just moved to Fawn Creek from Paris--seems to float. Her dress skims the floor. She's wearing a flower behind her ear.Fawn Creek Middle might be small, but it has its tightly knit groups--the self-proclaimed "God Squad," the jocks, the outsiders--just like anyplace else. Who will claim Orchid Mason? Who will save Orchid Mason? Or will Orchid Mason save them?

      Those Kids from Fawn Creek
      4.1
    • We Dream of Space

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      A Newbery Honor Book and a selection of numerous best book lists, this middle grade novel set in 1986 follows siblings Cash, Fitch, and Bird Nelson Thomas in Park, Delaware. As the nation anticipates the launch of the space shuttle Challenger, each sibling grapples with personal challenges. Cash, passionate about basketball, faces academic failure due to a broken wrist. Fitch, who spends his afternoons at the arcade, struggles with his temper. Bird, a twelve-year-old twin, aspires to be NASA’s first female shuttle commander but feels invisible. The siblings navigate their tense home life, finding common ground in their enthusiastic science teacher, Ms. Salonga. She assigns a project that divides the class into spacecraft crews, requiring them to create and complete a mission. As the launch day approaches, the event profoundly impacts their lives and relationships. Told from three alternating perspectives, this novel explores themes of family, friendship, and self-discovery, making it a compelling read for those interested in science and sibling dynamics. Illustrated throughout by the author, it is a rich and engaging story for middle grade readers.

      We Dream of Space
      4.1
    • Rainforest Opposites (Be an Expert!)

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      "Big and little. Fast and slow. Open and closed. How many opposites do you know? With this book, you can become an expert! Feel like a pro with exciting photos, expert facts, and fun challenges. Can you name the opposite of quiet or the opposite of down? Try it! Then see if you can pass the Expert Quiz!"--

      Rainforest Opposites (Be an Expert!)
      3.8
    • Mighty Trains (Be an Expert!)

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      The book explores the world of fast trains, delving into their history, technology, and impact on transportation. It highlights various high-speed rail systems around the globe, showcasing their engineering marvels and the benefits they bring to travel efficiency and connectivity. Readers will discover the innovations that have shaped modern rail travel and the future potential of speed in transportation.

      Mighty Trains (Be an Expert!)
      3.0
    • Hello, Universe

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      "In one day, four lives weave together in unexpected ways. Virgil Salinas is shy and kindhearted and feels out of place in his crazy-about-sports family. Valencia Somerset, who is deaf, is smart, brave, and secretly lonely, and she loves everything about nature. Kaori Tanaka is a self-proclaimed psychic, whose little sister, Gen, is always following her around. And Chet Bullens wishes the weird kids would just stop being so different so he can concentrate on basketball. They aren't friends, at least not until Chet pulls a prank that traps Virgil and his pet guinea pig at the bottom of a well. This disaster leads Kaori, Gen, and Valencia on an epic quest to find missing Virgil. Through luck, smarts, bravery, and a little help from the universe, a rescue is performed, a bully is put in his place, and friendship blooms"-- Provided by publisher

      Hello, Universe
      4.1
    • Butterflies (Be an Expert!)

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      "Some have wings with stripes. Some have wings with spots. Some even have see-through wings. What do you know about butterflies? With this book, you can become an expert. Feel like a pro with exciting photos, expert facts, and fun challenges. Can you name which butterflies are monarchs and which are swallowtails? Try it! Then see if you can pass the Expert Quiz!"--

      Butterflies (Be an Expert!)
      3.8
    • Seasons (Be an Expert!)

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      "One season is hot. One season is cold. The others are a little bit in-between! What do you know about the seasons? With this book, you can become an expert! Feel like a pro with exciting photos, expert facts, and fun challenges. Can you name which season is good for swimming and which is good for sledding? Try it! Then see if you can pass the Expert Quiz!"--

      Seasons (Be an Expert!)
      3.6
    • The First State of Being

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      When twelve-year-old Michael Rosario meets a mysterious boy from the future, his life changes forever. Set in August 1999, Michael's world at Fox Run Apartments in Red Knot, Delaware, is marked by the impending Y2K crisis and his crush on his fifteen-year-old babysitter, Gibby. Everything shifts when Ridge, a disoriented teenage boy, appears unexpectedly. Unlike Michael, who is shy and uncertain, Ridge is carefree and confident. He reveals himself as the world’s first time traveler, sparking Michael’s curiosity and determination. As Ridge explores the wonders of 1999—microwaves, basketballs, and malls—he introduces Michael to a book that outlines the next twenty years. This revelation ignites a burning desire in Michael to obtain the book to prepare for the future. He grapples with how far he is willing to go to achieve this goal. This engaging story weaves themes of friendship, family, trust, and forgiveness, offering a rich exploration of the challenges and joys of growing up. With its distinctive voice and character development, the novel resonates deeply with middle-grade readers, making it a compelling read for fans of time travel and heartfelt adventures.

      The First State of Being
      4.1
    • One of them has killed before. One of them will kill again. In the sweltering summer of 1997, straight-laced, straight-A student Karen met Biba - a bohemian and impossibly glamorous aspiring actress. A few months later, two people were dead and another had been sent to prison. Having stood by Rex as he served his sentence, Karen is now married to him with a daughter, Alice, who runs a vintage clothing company in London. They're a normal family, as long as they don't talk about the past, never mention the name Biba, and ignore Alice's flashes of dark, dangerous fury. Karen has kept what really happened that summer of '97 hidden deep inside her. Alice is keeping secrets of her own. But when anonymous notes begin to arrive at Alice's shop, it seems the past is about to catch up with them all ...

      The House of Mirrors
      4.0
    • Broadchurch

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      'Broadchurch' starred David Tennant and Olivia Colman and was a runaway success for Kudos and ITV in spring 2013, with viewing figures of 9 million and a second series commissioned before the first had finished airing. The drama, set in a small Dorset town, had a captivating whodunit appeal and took an emotionally charged look at how the death of a young boy affected each of the town's residents. This novel is inspired by the first series.

      Broadchurch
      4.0
    • Pets (Be An Expert!)

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      "Book introduces the reader to different pets"--

      Pets (Be An Expert!)
      3.6
    • Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      "Marisol, who has a big imagination and likes to name inanimate objects, has a tree in her backyard named Peppina ... but she's way too scared to climb it. Will Marisol find the courage to climb Peppina? Maybe"-- Provided by publisher

      Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey
      4.0
    • Bugs (Be An Expert!)

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Some crawl. Some jump really high. Some have beautiful wings! What do you know about bugs? With this book, you can become an expert! Kids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the thrilling real-world topics and big, bright photos. Each book features simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can dig deeper into the extra facts, Q&As, and fun challenges.Fans of this series will be eager to become real experts!

      Bugs (Be An Expert!)
      3.5
    • Lalani of the Distant Sea

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Twelve-year-old Lalani Sarita takes on the impossible task of traveling to the legendary Mount Isa, towering on an island to the north. Generations of men and boys have died on the same quest -- how can a timid young girl in a tiny boat survive the epic tests of the archipelago?

      Lalani of the Distant Sea
      3.9
    • The Skeleton Key

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      NO ONE WRITES CHARACTERS LIKE ERIN KELLY. The brilliant new novel from the acclaimed, Sunday Times bestselling crime writer: tense, unpredictable and utterly gripping.[Bokinfo].

      The Skeleton Key
      3.9
    • What is the Weather? (Be an Expert!)

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      "Some days it is sunny. Some days it is cloudy. Sometimes we even see a rainbow! What do you know about the weather? With this book, you can become an expert! Feel like a pro with exciting photos, expert facts, and fun challenges. Can you name which days are rainy and which are snowy? Try it! Then see if you can pass the Expert Quiz!"--

      What is the Weather? (Be an Expert!)
      3.3
    • At a festival in Cornwall, in the hushed moments after the first eclipse Laura and Kit share, Laura interrupts a man and a woman. She knows she saw something terrible. But the man denies it. Later, in a panic, Laura tells a little white lie - which changes 4 lives irreparably. When the victim turns up on their doorstep, the truth seems to vanish ever further into shadow. As gratitude spills into dangerous obsession, Kit and Laura simply have to run. But they can't hide forever. With another eclipse on the horizon, the past is closing in on them again. Telling Kit the truth will cost Laura her marriage. But keeping the secret could cost them both their lives. And the person they fear the most knows exactly where they'll be.

      He Said/She Said
      3.9
    • Overload

      • 344 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      "Why too much work and too little time is hurting workers and companies-and how a proven workplace redesign can benefit employees and the bottom line"-- Provided by publisher

      Overload
      3.7
    • Watch Her Fall

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      ***THE TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER*** 'A dazzling psychological thriller' - Sunday Times. 'Deliciously sinister and obsessive ... with one hell of a twist' - Observer. 'Twist follows twist, like The Red Shoes rewritten by Patricia Highsmith' - Mail on Sunday. 'It seems so effortless ... it's brilliant and you really do not guess what's coming' - Virgin Radio, Graham Norton. 'Expect deceit, duplicity and one hell of a twist!' - RED. 'Kelly's best yet ... Genius twists and turns' - Good Housekeeping. 'Erin Kelly is at the top of her game. A seriously clever, and humane, novel' - SARAH VAUGHAN. Ava has dedicated her life to achieving the pinnacle of success, but now that she’s there, she feels isolated and paranoid. Someone is watching her—a rival willing to do anything to take what she has, even if it means murder. Praise highlights include: 'Kelly's depiction of this claustrophobic and ambitious world is brutally convincing ...' - Daily Mail. 'Psychological crime is the specialty of Erin Kelly, and this is a prime example ...' - Barry Forshaw, Financial Times. 'A captivating hall of mirrors of a novel, where nothing and no one is as they seem' - Paula Hawkins. 'From the first page, I was wrapped up in Ava's all-consuming passion ...' - Adele Parks. 'Most ambitious and captivating book to date ... thrilling and unexpected' - Lisa Jewell. 'A cleverly plotted, beautifully written thriller; a mesmerising glimpse behind the curtain

      Watch Her Fall
      3.6
    • The Poison Tree

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      It is the sweltering summer of 1997, & Karen is a strait-laced, straight-A university student. When she meets the impossibly glamorous Biba, a bohemian orphan who lives in a crumbling old mansion in Highgate with her enigmatic brother Rex, she is soon drawn into their world - but something terrible is about to happen.

      The Poison Tree
      3.7
    • The Woman Next Door

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Two suburban women. Two dark secrets. The almost perfect murder. Everybody needs good neighbours… Melissa and Hester have lived next door to each other for years. When Melissa’s daughter was younger, Hester was almost like a grandmother to her. But recently they haven’t been so close. Hester has plans to change all that. It’s obvious to her that despite Melissa’s outwardly glamorous and successful life, she needs Hester’s help. But taking help from Hester might not be such a good idea for a woman with as many secrets as Melissa…

      The Woman Next Door
      3.6
    • The gripping new psychological suspense novel from the bestselling author of breakout hit HE SAID/SHE SAID This novel was previously published as Stone Mothers in hardback. Gripping, terrifying and moving back through time to reveal twists you'll never see coming, We Know You Know delivers shocks and suspense from a master of thriller writing. *********** 'Addictively scary and thrillingly audacious' Nicci French 'Captivating, cleverly constructed' Paula Hawkins 'One of the best writers in the genre. Properly chilling' Red 'I heard the swish of falling paper. I grazed my knuckles retrieving a beige folder, its grubby white ribbon loose. Looping doctor's handwriting. Addresses. Dates. Names. Photographs! I had found the patients whose notes would bring the past back to life.' A lifetime ago, a patient escaped Nazareth mental asylum. They covered their tracks carefully. Or so they thought. Thirty years ago, Marianne Smy committed a crime then fled from her home to leave the past behind. Or so she thought. Now, Marianne has been forced to return. Nazareth asylum has been converted to luxury flats, but its terrible hold on her is still strong. A successful academic, a loving mother and a loyal wife, she fears her secret being revealed and her world shattering. She is right to be scared. 'Kelly is a master' Observer 'So CLEVER ... and the writing is perfection' Marian Keyes 'Another twisty, layered, nuanced story' Ruth Ware

      We Know. You Know
      3.4
    • High Fliers (Be an Expert!)

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      The book explores the lives and achievements of high fliers, showcasing their unique journeys and the factors that contributed to their success. Through engaging narratives, it highlights the challenges they faced and the lessons learned along the way, offering inspiration and insight for readers aspiring to reach similar heights in their own endeavors.

      High Fliers (Be an Expert!)
    • Super Sharks (Be An Expert!)

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Some have hundreds of teeth. Some are huge. Some can glow in the dark! What do you know about super sharks? With this book, you can become an expert! Kids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the thrilling real-world topics and big, bright photos. Each book features simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can dig deeper into the extra facts, Q&As, and fun challenges. Fans of this series will be eager to become real experts!

      Super Sharks (Be An Expert!)
    • Wie weit würdest DU gehen, um das zu schützen, was du liebst. Die Familie MacBride versammelt sich jeden November auf ihrer abgelegenen Farm in Devon. Doch dieses Mal ist alles anders. Nicht nur der Tod der Mutter, auch Eheprobleme und andere Krisen belasten die Geschwister Sophie, Tara und Felix. Ausgerechnet dieses Jahr hat Felix eine neue Freundin mitgebracht: Kerry scheint ein wenig seltsam, auch wenn sie sich größte Mühe gibt, von allen gemocht zu werden. Als man sie für einige Stunden mit Sophies kleiner Tochter im Haus alleinlässt, verschwinden die beiden spurlos. Noch ahnen die MacBrides nicht, wen sie da in ihrer Mitte aufgenommen haben – und dass ein tödlicher Racheplan seinen Lauf nimmt, dessen Ursprung viele Jahre zurückliegt.

      Das Böse, das im Herzen schläft
      4.0
    • Hello, Universe

      Some Friendships Are Meant to Be

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Über Sehnsucht, Freundschaft, Vertrauen und Meerschweinchen VIRGIL ist schüchtern und fühlt sich in seiner lauten Familie komplett fehl am Platz. VALENCIA ist taub, intelligent und schrecklich einsam. KAORI ist eine Lebensberaterin mit hellseherischen Fähigkeiten und ihrer kleinen Schwester GEN im Schlepptau. Und da ist CHET, eine wahre Plage für die anderen Kinder. Nein, Freunde sind sie nicht, zumindest nicht bis zu dem Tag, als CHET VIRGIL und sein Meerschweinchen GULLIVER angreift und die beiden in einem alten Brunnen feststecken. Was für ein Unglück! Oder was für ein Glück! Denn das führt zu einer beispiellosen Suchaktion von VALENCIA, KAORI und GEN. Mit Glück, Köpfchen und Mut – und einer kleinen Hilfe vom Universum natürlich – werden ein Junge gerettet, ein Bully in seine Schranken gewiesen und Freundschaften geschmiedet.

      Hello, Universe
      3.8
    • Am Anfang stand der Betrug. Es folgte die Lüge. Dann war es nur noch Feigheit. Und keiner hatte die leiseste Ahnung, in welche Katastrophe uns das alle führen würde. Im Sommer 1999 erleben Kit und Laura eine totale Sonnenfinsternis in Cornwall. Beide sind jung und verliebt, sie sind fest davon überzeugt, dass sie noch viele solche Naturereignisse gemeinsam beobachten werden. Im fahlen Dämmerlicht danach, als sich der Schatten auflöst, glaubt Laura etwas gesehen zu haben. Eine brutale Vergewaltigung. Doch der Mann bestreitet alles. Die Frau schweigt. Seine Aussage gegen die von Laura. Monate nach der Gerichtsverhandlung steht die Frau plötzlich vor Lauras und Kits Tür. Schleicht sich auf merkwürdige Weise in ihr Leben. Nur Kit scheint zu sehen, was Beth Taylor wirklich ist: eine Bedrohung. 15 Jahre später leben Laura und Kit unter falschem Namen an einem geheimen Ort. Keine Kontakte in die sozialen Medien, kein Eintrag im Telefonbuch, nur gelegentliche Telefonate. Etwas liegt noch immer im Dunklen, Laura fürchtet es, und sie ahnt, dass sie nur einen Teil des Bildes sieht. Doch dann steht Beth Taylor plötzlich vor Lauras Tür. Und jetzt drängt die Wahrheit mit aller Macht ans Licht…

      Vier. zwei. eins.
      3.7
    • De verdorde roos

      • 349 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Tijdens zijn schooltijd is Paul door zijn oudere vriend Daniel in het criminele circuit geraakt. Maar een kleine diefstal die ze wilden plegen is op verschrikkelijke wijze uit de hand gelopen. Nu moet Paul getuigen tegen zijn vriend om een gevangenisstraf te voorkomen. Louisa probeert de duistere geheimen die ze met zich meedraagt al jaren te ontvluchten. Ze brengt haar dagen door met het renoveren van het park rondom een oud landhuis dat op instorten staat. Ze wordt volledig opgeslokt door de geschiedenis van het huis, maar haar rust wordt verstoord als ze Paul ontmoet. Hij lijkt als twee druppels water op de enige persoon van wie ze dacht dat ze hem nooit meer zou ontmoeten.

      De verdorde roos
      3.2