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Gripping, twisty and addictive, The Memory Wood is a thriller like no other.*************Elijah has lived in the Memory Wood for as long as he can remember. It''s the only home he''s ever known.Elissa has only just arrived. And she''ll do everything she can to escape.When Elijah stumbles across thirteen-year-old Elissa, in the woods where her abductor is hiding her, he refuses to alert the police. Because in his twelve years, Elijah has never had a proper friend. And he doesn''t want Elissa to leave.Not only that, Elijah knows how this can end. After all, Elissa isn''t the first girl he''s found inside the Memory Wood.As her abductor''s behaviour grows more erratic, Elissa realises that outwitting strange, lonely Elijah is her only hope of survival. Their cat-and-mouse game of deception and betrayal will determine both their fates, and whether either of them will ever leave the Memory Wood . . .*************''Superbly creepy'' Guardian''Brilliant writing, a terrifying story, and characters so real it feels like you know them'' Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife''Beautifully told, with two superbly drawn young protagonists, Lloyd is a rare new thriller talent'' Daily Mail ''Beautifully written, fast-paced'' Heat''You''ll be breathless with anticipation, tingling with hope, and numb with dread from beginning to end'' Press Association''An intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller'' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door''Remarkable. Stunning prose and compulsive reading. It''s undoubtedly the best thriller I''ve read in a long, long time'' Lesley Kara, author of The Rumour''The Memory Wood is impossible to put down. It''s so wonderfully written, creepily atmospheric and chilling'' Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect GirlfriendReaders love The Memory Wood ''A very clever psychological thriller. Dark, creepy and intense.''''Oh my goodness, what a ride! I loved, loved, loved The Memory Wood.''''One of the best examples of a page-turner that I''ve read in a long time.''''The writing style was beautiful and elegant for a story so dark and twisted.''''Deliciously dark... fresh and imaginative.''''WOW! Do not be deceived in thinking that this is like any other thriller you have read. It is not.''''The twists and turns in The Memory Wood will astound. This book is undoubtedly the best I''ve read this year.''***************** THE RISING TIDE, Sam Lloyd''s electrifying new thriller, is available to pre-order now****

Brought to you by Penguin. The new pulse-pounding thriller from the bestselling author of THE MEMORY WOOD: beautifully written, evocative and dramatic, you will read it with your heart in your mouth.HOW DID IT COME TO THIS?The news doesn''t strike cleanly, like a guillotine''s blade. Nothing so merciful. This news is a slovenly traveller, dragging its feet, gradually revealing its horrors. And it announces itself first with violence - the urgent hammering of fists on the front door.Life can change in a heartbeat.Lucy has everything she could wish for: a beautiful home high on the clifftops above the Devon coast, a devoted husband and two beloved children.Then one morning, time stops. Their family yacht is recovered, abandoned far out at sea. Lucy''s husband is nowhere to be found and as the seconds tick by, she begins to wonder - what if he was the one who took the boat? And if so, where is he now?As a once-in-a-generation storm frustrates the rescue operation, Lucy pieces together what happened onboard. And then she makes a fresh discovery. One that plunges her into a nightmare more shocking than any she could ever have imagined . . .Praise for Sam Lloyd:''Lloyd is a rare new thriller talent.'' Daily Mail''Stunning prose and compulsive reading.'' Lesley Kara''An intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller.'' Shari Lapena''A beautifully written, fast-paced thriller.'' Heat''A darkly chilling and original novel . . . a series of twists keeps readers captivated until a shocking climax.'' Daily Express''Brilliant writing, a terrifying story, and characters so real it feels like you know them.'' Samantha Downing''A truly chilling story.'' Woman & Home© Sam Lloyd 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Fire is a natural part of the Australian bush. This is a story about that relationship – fire that breathes life back into nature.

Alight shares the story of Australian native plants and animals during a planned fire. Discover how the fire helps Christmas Bells grow new flowers and Wallum Banksia to open its woody seed capsules. Follow Antechinus and a tiny Wallum Sedge Frog as they face the danger of the fire – and the challenges that come after. See how the bush recovers and flourishes after the fire, all under the watch of Old Eucalypt.

With engaging text by Sam Lloyd, and stunning illustrations by Samantha Metcalfe, Alight is a gentle exploration of the importance and benefits of healthy fire in the bush.

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9.

Brought to you by Penguin.Discover the shiver-inducing, heart-pounding suspense thriller that will keep you up into the early hours - perfect for fans of Alex Michaelides, Helen Fields and Catherine Ryan Howard.''One thing I''ve learned, these last few weeks, is that small acts of kindness are far less effective than fear...''She watches them in the dead of night. Hidden in plain sight, Mercy Lake provides what people need. Quietly. In secret. Making lives better.But he is watching too. And he doesn’t want to help anyone - he wants to punish them. And he wants Mercy to join him.Soon, though, their activities draw the attention of the very person Mercy is desperate to avoid.Someone who will go to extreme lengths to make her pay for knowing their secret . . .''Propulsive, sinister, gripping'' - ALEX MICHAELIDES, international bestselling author of The Silent Patient and The Fear''Such a brilliant read with such well drawn characters – I loved it'' - NIKKI SMITH, author of The Beach Party©2023 Sam Lloyd (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Brought to you by Penguin.How many times would you let your child get away with murder? The new break-out thriller from Sam Lloyd, author of Richard & Judy Book Club pick The Memory Wood.When you look down at your newborn baby, you realise they were right, those smug parents you’ve always rolled your eyes at: you’d do literally anything for your child. To make them happy, keep them safe.So when Joseph Carver wakes one night to find his teenage son Max scrubbing the kitchen, hands wet with blood and panic flooding his voice as he promises it was an accident, he didn’t mean to do it, Joseph does the only thing he can. He helps Max bury the body.Joseph thinks that’s the end of the nightmare. Until he finds Max with stricken eyes and bloody hands once again . . .You’d do anything for your child – even cover up a murder.But would you do it twice?‘Lloyd is a rare new thriller talent.’ – Daily Mail‘Remarkable. Stunning prose and compulsive reading. It''s undoubtedly the best thriller I''ve read in a long, long time.’ – Lesley Kara‘An intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller.’ – Shari Lapena‘Fiendishly clever’ – Sunday Times© Sam Lloyd 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025