Now You See Me
Published on 1. May 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-4095-6369-3 (ISBN)
Description
A mesmerizing psychological thriller inspired by a true story
Three years ago, thirteen-year-old Danny Geller vanished without trace. His family and friends are still hanging on to every last shred of hope. Not knowing if he's alive or dead, their world is shrouded in shadows, secrets and suspicions.
This is the story of what happens when hope comes back to haunt you. When your desperation is used against you. When you search for the truth - but are too scared to accept the reality staring you in the face...
Three years ago, thirteen-year-old Danny Geller vanished without trace. His family and friends are still hanging on to every last shred of hope. Not knowing if he's alive or dead, their world is shrouded in shadows, secrets and suspicions.
This is the story of what happens when hope comes back to haunt you. When your desperation is used against you. When you search for the truth - but are too scared to accept the reality staring you in the face...
Reviews / Votes
A beautifully paced thriller which grips from its intriguing start to its unexpected and electrifying finish. An impressive and intelligent YA debut * Lancashire Evening Post * A mesmerizing psychological thriller with the most compelling twist. * LoveReading4Kids * A fabulously addictive read that I just couldn't put down. I can't wait for more of Emma's writing, as she does 'thriller' so flawlessly. * Snuggling on the Sofa * A lot of readers will enjoy Now You See Me, particularly if you're a fan of this genre. * A Dream of Books * I enjoyed this book because it is completely different to what I normally read... The characters were really easy to imagine. There are several plot twists near the end of the book that add to the tension. I would recommend this book to other teenagers because it is well-written and incredibly gripping. * Guardian Children's Books * A must read for fans of a good thriller. * Book Angel * A very enjoyable read - it's especially perfect for anyone who enjoyed Girl, Missing by Sophie McKenzie. * Daisy Chain Book Reviews * Long-hidden secrets and lives built on lies form the basis of a beautifully paced thriller which grips from its intriguing start to its unexpected and electrifying finish. An impressive and intelligent YA debut... * Lancashire Evening Post * Long-hidden secrets and lives built on lies are the order of the day in Now You See Me, an engagingly-written, pulled-from-the-headlines psychological thriller from debut novelist Emma Haughton. * Daisy Chain Book Reviews * Still on the subject of child disappearance is Emma Haughton's Now You See Me, which is inspired by a true story. Danny, 13, has disappeared. The novel bravely explores how it feels for those who are left when they simply don't know what happened. * The Independent * My first thoughts were, 'I can't wait to find out what the twist will be!' and believe me when I say I did not put this book down once I had started it. I read it in one sitting because from the moment I turned the first page I was already hooked. * The Dark Dictator * Wow! This book was amazing! The plot was unlike anything I've ever read before. * Teen Blurb *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 14 to 99 years
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
220 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4095-6369-3 (9781409563693)
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Emma Haughton
Now You See Me
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Usborne Publishing Ltd
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Person
Emma Haughton worked as a freelance journalist, writing features for a wide variety of newspapers and glossy magazines, before becoming an author. A mother of four, she now lives and writes fiction in Dorset.