{"title":"Sara Walters","description":"\u003cp\u003eSara Walters is a fresh and compelling voice in the realm of young adult literature. Her works are characterised by their gripping narratives, emotional depth, and thought-provoking themes, which captivate both young and adult readers alike. With a knack for crafting suspenseful tales that explore complex relationships and the human psyche, her books are a must-read for those who enjoy stories with a darker edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer novel, \u003cem\u003eMissing Dead Girls\u003c\/em\u003e, is a thrilling blend of mystery and drama, where friends must navigate fear and secrets to uncover the truth. The story delves into the intricacies of friendship and the haunting impact of hidden truths, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Violent Season\u003c\/em\u003e, Walters explores the chilling undercurrents of a small town plagued by a cycle of violence. This gripping narrative provides a poignant look into the themes of grief, trauma, and the complexities of human emotions, making it a powerful read for those who appreciate literary depth in their young adult fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSara Walters' books are a wonderful addition to any young adult and children's book collection, offering a unique combination of suspense, emotional resonance, and insightful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"missing-dead-girls-by-sara-walters-9781728234137","title":"Missing Dead Girls","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTillie Gray didn't kill Madison Frank... but everyone thinks she did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Violent Season\u003c\/em\u003e comes a gripping, fast-paced psychological thriller that is sure to keep you turning pages. What is friendship without a few secrets?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt wasn't Tillie's choice to leave Philadelphia. But after everything that happened in junior year, her mum insisted that the quiet suburb of Willow Creek was the perfect place to get a fresh start, to put the trauma and rumours behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMadison Frank is the perfect distraction. Beautiful, fun, and from the wealthy side of town, Madison is the kind of girl who has a pull stronger than gravity. She commands attention, even inspires obsession. By the end of summer, Tillie's forgotten everything—everyone—she left in Philadelphia. Almost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen Madison goes missing. A photo of her bloody body is texted to the whole student body... from an account with Tillie's name on it. Tillie's caught in a tangled web of secrets that will destroy her if they surface... and will destroy everyone she loves if they don't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46531993927916,"sku":"9781728234137","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8672003482803.jpg?v=1749299343"},{"product_id":"the-violent-season-by-sara-walters-9781728234106","title":"The Violent Season","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery November, Wolf Ridge's residents are overcome with a thirst for violence—one so powerful and insidious, it can turn the best of friends into the worst of enemies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe unputdownable debut thriller you will never forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something terribly wrong in Wolf Ridge. Every November, every teen is overwhelmed with a hunger for violence... at least, that's the urban legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Wyatt Green's mother was brutally murdered last Fall, she's convinced that the November sickness plaguing Wolf Ridge isn't just a town rumour that everyone ignores... it's a palpable force infecting her neighbours. Wyatt is going to prove it, and find her mother's murderer in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe digs up every past brutal act she can find from Wolf Ridge's past—from car wrecks, suicides, and unnamed victims turning up in rivers—and even reaches out to an out-of-state journalist that seems to believe her. But all of her digging leads to nowhere. Everyone in Wolf Ridge accepts that the November sickness is real, and absolutely no one will talk about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Wyatt's best friend Cash turns on her, and her friend is almost killed in a tragic accident, Wyatt panics—how can she keep her friends safe, and find her mother's murderer, when no one believes her?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the evidence starts to disappear, Wyatt wonders— is she just imagining everything? Is the sickness real, or are the people of Wolf Ridge just naturally prone to doing bad things?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCan Wyatt and her friends come out of the \u003cem\u003eViolent Season\u003c\/em\u003e unscathed, or is one of them going to be the next victim?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Holy sh....... Can I just say that? Can that be the review? Technically yes, but I \u003cstrong\u003eNEED\u003c\/strong\u003e to say that this is without a doubt and by far one of the best books I have read this year!\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Brittney Green, Netgalley Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A freaking INCREDIBLE debut for Sara Walters. I have not felt this pull to a book in a hot minute. PREORDER IT, ADD IT TO YOUR TBR, AND WAIT IMPATIENTLY FOR OCTOBER BECAUSE THIS BOOK WAS ★★★★★\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Tiffany Clark, Netgalley Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Be prepared to be captivated after the first sentence.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Rachel Milburn, Netgalley Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46534059163884,"sku":"9781728234106","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8671693482803.jpg?v=1749406817"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sara-walters.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}