Books published by Hot Key Books

The stunning new novel in verse from the 2019 Carnegie Medal winning author of THE POET XCamino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic.

Brand-new action-packed series from international bestseller Robert Muchamore.

It's been a month since Trisha's dad was killed, wandering out drunk in front of the car Trisha is driving, and her mother grabs the wheel. Eighteen-year-old Trisha's trying to break the chain, channelling her violent impulses into Muay Thai kickboxing, an unlikely sport for a slightly built girl of Indian descent.

The ghettos of Colombia are crawling with street kids. Their life expectancies are short, not least because the Colombian authorities allow paramilitaries to shoot them like rats. But it's with the street kids of Colombia that the cadets must become embedded.

When her father dies just before her birthday, seventeen-year-old Aderyn inherits the role of Protector of Atratys, a dominion in a kingdom where nobles are able to transform at will into the bird that represents their family bloodline.

From the author of To Kill a Kingdom comes the first in a spectacular fantasy duology, in a world thriving with black magic.

Hundreds of young people are being forced into lives of slavery by an international trafficking ring based in the jungles of central Africa. It will take all their skills to get themselves to safety - and to bring the traffickers tojustice.

She is scarred, in more ways than one, but her memory is a treasure trove - and her stories of Zimbabwe's war for independence are a long, long way from the history Tumirai has heard before. From the author of HOPE IS OUR ONLY WING.

As the students begin to rehearse it, events become increasingly dark and strange, and they lead Greer back to where she never thought she would return - Longcross Hall. There she discovers that not only is the Order of the Stag alive and well, but that a ghost from the past might be too .

A poignant novel about the best of humanity occurring in the worst circumstances, with a love story coming about in the context of the Holocaust, and a struggle for survival ensuing. This edition of the international bestseller features supporting material for Young Adult readers.

'Startlingly original and achingly romantic...nothing short of masterful' Kass Morgan, bestselling author of THE 100 SERIES on DEFY THE STARSHunted and desperate, Abel only has one mission left that matters: save Noemi Vidal at all cost.

Perfect for fans of Veronica Roth, Suzanne Collins, Amie Kaufman and Lauren Oliver. The Genesis Programme has brought twelve young astronauts to Mars; They are also party to an outrageous conspiracy. The viewers at home are glued to their screens and the rescue mission, knowing nothing of the threat to Earth.

'Gracie Dart is the screamingly funny YA heroine I've been waiting for' - Harriet Reuter HapgoodWhen Gracie realises that she is the only person in her group of friends who has not been invited to THE party of the year, Gracie decides to do something about it.

So the cadets form part of a young pioneers tour to the North Korean capital. When a local teenager they befriend betrays his suspicions to the North Korean secret police, the young cadets must use all their skill to escape the authorities and the country.

The Secret Runners of New York is a thrilling masterpiece penned by the renowned author, Matthew Reilly. Published by Hot Key Books in 2019, this book has quickly become a must-read in its genre. The narrative takes you on a journey through the streets of New York, unraveling secrets and mysteries along the way. Reilly's storytelling prowess shines through every page, keeping you hooked from start to finish. The Secret Runners of New York is more than just a book; it's an adventure that leaves you yearning for more. Don't miss out on this captivating read from Hot Key Books.

Inspired by the works of Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen, Garth Nix's Newt's Emerald is a Regency romance with a fantasy twist. After Lady Truthful's magical Newington Emerald is stolen from her she devises a simple plan: go to London to recover the missing jewel.

A family of settlers from New Zealand are the sole inhabitants of a remote volcanic island. For two years they have struggled with the harsh reality of trying to make this unforgiving place a paradise they can call their own.

The second book in a brilliantly funny teen series featuring the trials and embarrassing tribulations of teenager Gracie Dart. Following her new zest for life, Gracie decides she has had enough of lies.

A moving portrayal of a teenager coming to terms with a secret about her mother that her father decided to keep from her .

Five friends embark on a journey to find freedom, justice, and revenge - in a world that wants girls like them to have none of those things. Cleome is a sundown girl, just like her sister, Astar, at the Green Creek welcome house run by Mother Fleur. She never intended for anyone to die . .

The highly anticipated and long-awaited prequel to Garth Nix's astonishingly successful OLD KINGDOM seriesSixteen-year-old Clariel is not adjusting well to her new life in the city of Belisaere, the capital of the Old Kingdom.

A beautifully crafted new fairy tale with a dark twist. Be careful what you wish for.

He finds refuge in a derelict zoo with best friend Duke, but as the two of them grow close, the world outside becomes more and more hostile. Following two teenagers living very different lives, ARCTIC ZOO is a startling contemporary novel about protest, sexuality, mental heath and flawed leadership, from the bestselling author of CHERUB.

Part ghost story, part Nordic thriller - this is a twisty, tense and spooky YA debut, perfect for fans of CORALINE and Michelle Paver. Martha can tell things about a person just by touching their clothes, as if their emotions and memories have been absorbed into the material.

A novel for all ages about a young girl losing her sight, inspired by the author's own life story. For fans of Wonder, The Little Prince and The Hen Who Dreamed She Could FlyMafalda is a nine-year-old girl who knows one thing: some time in the next six months her sight will fail completely.