Ellie Marney crafts compelling YA crime fiction that often delves into the darker aspects of the human psyche and the complex relationships between characters. Her writing is characterized by suspense, a realistic depiction of forensic details, and a deep exploration of both perpetrator and victim motivations. Marney is unafraid to tackle unsettling themes, creating thrilling and thought-provoking reads for young adults.
Rachel is still getting used to the idea of Mycroft being her boyfriend when he disappears to London with Professor Walsh. They're investigating the carjacking death of the rare books conservator, which appears to be linked to the theft of a Shakespeare First Folio from the Bodleian Library.
Can Watts and Mycroft stay one step ahead of the smartest of all criminal masterminds? The stage is set for a showdown of legendary proportions...
This electrifying, chilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling thriller None Shall Sleep focuses on junior FBI consultants Travis Bell and Emma Lewis with a new case that may unravel everything they've been working for.
When James Mycroft drags Rachel Watts off on a night mission to the Melbourne Zoo, the last thing she expects to find is the mutilated body of Homeless Dave, one of Mycroft's numerous eccentric friends. But Mycroft's passion for forensics leads him to realize that something about the scene isn't right--and he wants Watts to help him investigate the murder. While Watts battles her attraction to bad-boy Mycroft, he's busy getting himself expelled and clashing with the police, becoming murder suspect number one. When Watts and Mycroft unknowingly reveal too much to the cold-blooded killer, they find themselves in the lion's den--literally. A trip to the zoo will never have quite the same meaning to Rachel Watts again...
Silence of the Lambs meets Sadie in this YA psychological thriller about two teenagers teaming up with the FBI to track down juvenile serial killers.
A historical mystery about a girl who risks everything to track down a vicious serial killer, for fans of The Enigma Game and Last Night at the Telegraph Club - now in paperback!
Set in rural Australia, the story follows Harris Derwent, a young man from a troubled background, as he partners with Amie Blunt, the daughter of a policeman, to uncover a drug ring. Their unlikely alliance blends romance with crime, highlighting the challenges they face in their pursuit of justice while navigating their complicated lives. This Australian YA novel weaves themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle against adversity.
Set against the backdrop of a crucial light-show event aimed at saving a local skate park, the story follows Bo Mitchell's journey as he encounters Rory, a girl from the enigmatic Garden of Eden community. As Bo becomes increasingly intrigued by Rory, he begins to uncover unsettling truths about Eden and its leader's intentions, questioning the community's idealistic facade. This compelling narrative explores themes of friendship, secrecy, and the complexities of perceived utopias, highlighting Bo's internal struggle between loyalty and discovery.