Slasher

'Fresh, funny and criminally addictive' HANNAH GRACE'I had a blast with this slasher-romance mashup' ALICIA THOMPSONA hilarious, swoony and downright terrifying slasher rom-com about a movie fanatic who gets caught in the middle of a murder spree at a speed-dating event and must use her encyclopedic knowledge of the romance and horror genres to make it as a real-life Final Girl.For fans of Love in the Time of Serial Killers, Butcher & Blackbird and anyone who's always wanted to see the perfect mash-up of Scream and nostalgic 00s romantic comedies in a book. When Jamie's best friend drags her to a speed-dating event, she knows what to expect . . . mediocre men and the opportunity to eat her feelings later. She's not expecting a blackout and for her date to be gruesomely killed at their table. After the lights come back on, Jamie sees more bodies on the floor. Knowing there's strength in numbers, she pulls together a band of would-be survivors to escape.Armed with makeshift weapons and Jamie's extensive knowledge of what NOT to do in a slasher movie - starting with not splitting up - the group try to find a way out whilst the killer stalks them. But is he simply picking them off or is he playing some sick game to woo one of the daters and turn them into his real-life Final Girl?Nothing speeds up love like fighting for your life and Jamie somehow finds herself in a love triangle despite the potentially deadly consequences. Has she finally found true love or does the prospect of death via machete-wielding psychopath mean she's already met her match?Speed Dating Trope SheetFatal flirtingTrapped together in a nightclubChoose the survivorReaders are OBSESSED with this killer love story'This felt like if Scream was a love story and I'm so here for it!''The suspense, the romance, the fear . . . I couldn't put it down''Packed full of fantastic pop-culture references, an excellent leading lady and plenty of twists and turns''A fantastic tribute to the slasher genre and the final girls we love to root for''It kept me on the edge of my seat and made me seconded guess everything'

Bad men make excellent fertilizer ...The cult Korean psychological horror tale of revenge, reinvention, and what it takes to grow back._______In the heart of a quiet town, a young woman tends to her plant shop, but beneath the soil of her lush, green sanctuary lies something far darker....'A terrifically satisfying read, not like anything else this year' Irish Times'A howl against misogyny' Stylist Magazine'A twisted kind of escapism' New York Times________Every garden needs a little weeding ...Tucked away in the corner of a neighbourhood in Dosan, South Korea, is the Plant Shop. Its owner Yoohee has started anew, while her meticulously grown foliage thrives under her tender care. Plant Shop is her refuge, where petunias and marigolds bloom and the air itself is like an elixir of peace.By day, Yoohee dispenses gardening advice, but she also finds herself offering a special service out-of-hours. Women in desperation come to her about a man they hope might disappear from their lives.Because Yoohee has encountered these kinds of men in her own life, men who treated her (and her beloved plants) with utter disrespect.So as night falls, Yoohee trades her apron for a shovel and a hoe and vanishes into her moonlit garden. There, she buries not just the remains of the day, but also the bloody remnants of a few unfortunate incidents.As more men are reported missing, a determined young detective comes knocking ...Atmospheric and haunting, PLANT LADY is a subtle, humorous story of dangerous obsession and misogyny that will fertilise your deepest fears and keep you rooted right to its chilling last page._______'Gentle yet full of quiet rage, Plant Lady is sparse, haunting and timely' Parini Shroff, bestselling author of The Bandit Queens'Tense, atmospheric' Guardian'Twisty, darkly humorous' Booklist'Exquisite' Publishers' WeeklyREADERS ARE HOOKED:'This book is small but mighty, just like the protagonist' *****'I tore right through it' *****'Inventive and captivating' *****'I recommend this to all women and to those who love them' *****

A CHILLING THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON, THE WHISPER MAN'I read it in almost one sitting...an outstanding read' Luca Veste---When young police office Mark Nelson is assigned to Detective John Mackey's team, he's thrilled to work with a legend of the force.Following the death of his girlfriend years before, Mark has thrown himself into his work, determined to be the best. And if there's anyone who can help him get there, it's Mackey. No one has cracked more cases.But there's one case that he's never managed to solve - The 50/50 Killer. A man who preys on copules, taking them hostage before forcing them to play a twisted game. He asks them to make a simple choice. Who should live? And who will die? When a tortured young man stumbles into the police station one morning, he reveals to Mark that he's barely escaped The 50/50 Killer with his life - but his girlfriend is still in danger.Has the victim's escape sealed his girlfriend's fate? Or can Mark and Mackey put a stop to the killer's spree, once and for all? ---Praise for Alex North'The best crime novel of the decade' Steve Cavanagh'A thriller that is both terrifying and utterly heartbreaking. Mesmerising and masterful' Mark Billingham'This is a true skin-crawler' Guardian'Shades of Thomas Harris and Stephen King but brilliant in its own right' C.J. Tudor'First it's spooky. Then it's scary. Then it's terrifying' A.J. Finn

A washed-up scream queen. A deadly comeback. One last chance to be the final girl.<BR>Jennifer Hawkins was once a legendary final girl, the face of a cult slasher franchise that defined an era of blood-soaked cinema. Now an aging actress clinging to relevance, she's offered a mysterious opportunity to revive her career - only to discover the project comes with a terrifying price. As the production moves forward, brutal horror crimes begin to mirror scenes from classic horror slashers, and Jennifer realizes someone is turning Hollywood nostalgia into a real-world killing spree.<BR>This sharp Hollywood horror satire blends slasher and horror thrills with biting humor, delivering a fast-paced aging actress thriller that skewers fame, fandom, and the entertainment industry's obsession with youth. Part funny horror, part relentless thriller, Script to Scream pulls readers behind the scenes of moviemaking, where egos are fragile, secrets are deadly, and survival depends on knowing the rules of satirical horror better than the killer does.<BR>Inside this chilling and darkly comedic novel: <BR><BR>- A genre-savvy horror satire packed with tension, twists, and bloodshed<BR>- Clever nods to satirical ghost stories and classic slasher tropes<BR>- Gruesome horror crimes driven by obsession and celebrity worship<BR>- A twisted serial killer mystery with a fearless, unforgettable final girl<BR><BR><BR>Perfect for fans of funny horror, satirical horror, and high-stakes slashers, Script to Scream is a scream-soaked thriller that proves in Hollywood, the scariest role is trying to stay relevant.

Dare you hitch a ride with Connor and Caleb, identical twins with a dark passion for seduction and murder? When Lane, the best friend of their latest victim, takes it upon himself to track down the killers, he crosses path with Ryan, a survivor of the twins' deadly schemes, and their shared experiences draw them closer. As the story unfolds, a dangerous game of cat and mouse ensues, leading to a final, bloody showdown. This novella features queer sexuality and transgressive storytelling, offering a suspenseful and provocative tale.