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Blood Ransom
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Blood Ransom

By Sophie McKenzie
Published by Simon and Schuster UK Ltd
ISBN 978-1-84738-763-9
Category Thriller/Crime/Mystery (age 11+)
Autumn 2010

Synopsis

Sequel to the award-winning Blood Ties. Clones Rachel and Theo continue their battle to stop evil scientist Elijah. Theo is convinced something is amiss when told Rachel has killed herself, so he tracks down Elijah's clinic, where more sinister experiments are underway and Elijah is determined to find Rachel for his project.

Author's Biography

Sophie McKenzie published her award-winning debut, Girl Missing, in 2006. She has also penned the Medusa Project series, the All About Eve series, and Blood Ties. She has twice won the Red House Children’s Book Award and been nominated for the coveted Carnegie Medal. She lives in London with her teenage son.

Reviews

Praise for Blood Ties: “Gripping.” The Guardian “A fast-paced, action-packed thriller… gripping, thought-provoking and compulsive.” The Bookseller “A compelling page-turner.” Bookseller’s Choice, The Bookseller “Blood Ties gets my vote for teenage paperback of the year (2008)… its cliffhanger chapter endings will have even the most indisposed reader hooked.” Bookseller’s Choice, The Bookseller “The author skilfully keeps you turning the pages and caring about her characters.” Publishing News “The two leads take turns narrating chapters, which makes for compelling reading… [A] pacy and gripping thriller.” Waterstone’s Books Quarterly “You’ll be clinging to the edge of your seat as you follow the twists and turns.” Red House “A terrific read that will generate much discussion.” Carousel “This is a fantastic novel, intriguing and well written.” Teen Titles
 Praise for Girl, Missing: “written with assurance and style, this is page-turning material.” The Independent “This entertaining book will have you gripped for hours.” Sunday Express “Excellent – gripping, sympathetic, moving and well-plotted.” The Ultimate Book Guide “A real page-turner, filled with excitement, mystery, suspense and danger.” Waterstone’s Guide to Kids’ Books 2008 
Praise for The Medusa Project: “Plenty of non-stop action and adventure from the top teen thriller writer.” Waterstone’s Books Quarterly on The Hostage (book 2) 
£6.99 Paperback

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Ideal for capturing the young imagination...
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