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STAGS

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STAGS by M. A. Bennett is a thrilling young adult novel set in an elite boarding school. The story follows Greer MacDonald, a new student at this prestigious institution, who gets invited to a mysterious and exclusive weekend event hosted by the school's most popular group. As the weekend unfolds, Greer discovers that the activities might have a more sinister purpose than anticipated, challenging her beliefs about friendship and privilege.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by thrilling tales of mystery and suspense set in an exclusive boarding school. It's perfect for fans of dark academia and those who relish stories with social intrigue, dangerous secrets, and a strong protagonist navigating the perils of fitting in.

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Nine students. Three bloodsports. One deadly weekend. A twisting thriller for fans of gothic literature and The Hunger Games.

Shortlisted for the YA BOOK PRIZE 2018 and Winner of the Great Reads 'Most Read' 2018 Senior Award.

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It is the autumn term and Greer MacDonald is struggling to settle into the sixth form at the exclusive St. Aidan the Great boarding school, known to its privileged pupils as S.T.A.G.S. Just when she despairs of making friends, Greer receives a mysterious invitation with three words embossed upon it: huntin' shootin' fishin'. When Greer learns that the invitation is to spend the half term weekend at the country manor of Henry de Warlencourt, the most popular and wealthy boy at S.T.A.G.S., she is as surprised as she is flattered.

But when Greer joins the other chosen few at the ancient and sprawling Longcross Hall, she realises that Henry's parents are not at home; the only adults present are a cohort of eerily compliant servants. The students are at the mercy of their capricious host, and, over the next three days, as the three bloodsports - hunting, shooting and fishing - become increasingly dark and twisted, Greer comes to the horrifying realisation that those being hunted are not wild game, but the very misfits Henry has brought with him from school...

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  • STAGS 5: HAWKS
    Determined to crush the Order of the Stag once and for all, and in a desperate last throw of the dice, Greer walks willingly into the lion's den by accepting a sinister invitation to Castle McLeod, a Scottish stately home in the Isle of Skye. Greer will be aided and kept safe by Shafeen and Nel, and the enigmatic Abbot...
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  • STAGS
    It is the autumn term and Greer MacDonald is struggling to settle into the sixth form at the exclusive St. Aidan the Great boarding school, known to its privileged pupils as S.T.A.G.S. Just when she despairs of making friends, Greer receives a mysterious invitation with three words embossed upon it: huntin' shootin' fishin'. When Greer learns that the invitation is...
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  • STAGS 2: DOGS
    After the dramatic events of the last few weeks, Greer Macdonald is trying to concentrate on her A levels. Stuck for a play to direct for her drama exam, she gets help from an unexpected quarter... A priceless lost play, buried by time, is pushed under her door. It is Ben Jonson's The Isle of Dogs, a play considered so...
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  • STAGS 3: FOXES
    Greer has just recovered from her terrifying experience during the STAGS play. Was she really put on trial by the sinister Dark Order of the Grand Stag? Or was it purely her overheated imagination? The imprint of an 'M' for murderer that has appeared on her thumb, though, is puzzling but incomplete evidence. Meanwhile, Ty is staying on at Longcross...
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Reviews describe STAGS by M. A. Bennett as a gripping and darkly compelling young adult thriller set in an elite boarding school, combining boarding-school drama with psychological tension. It has been compared to The Hunger Games and Mean Girls, offering a Gothic atmosphere with unexpected twists, and acclaimed for its engaging plot and rich characterisation. Bennett's skill in building suspense and a chilling atmosphere is highlighted, making it a recommended read for those who enjoy thrillers with social commentary on privilege and class.

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ISBN: 9781471406768

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 August 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hot Key Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Marina Fiorato, writing as M. A. Bennett, is half-Venetian, and was born in Manchester and raised in the Yorkshire Dales. She is a history graduate of Oxford University and the University of Venice, where she specialized in the study of Shakespeare's plays as an historical source. After University she studied art and since worked as an illustrator, actress and film reviewer. She also designed tour visuals for rock bands including U2 and the Rolling Stones. She was married on the Grand Canal in Venice and lives in North London with her husband, son and daughter. You can follow Marina on Twitter @MarinaFiorato and find out more information on her webiste www.marinafiorato.com

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