Books with author catherine-jinks

Who is haunting the cabin?After Eglantine vanished, I thought I was through with ghosts. Then I went on a school excursion to Hill End and found myself investigating a whole bunch of them. First there was the ghost of Granny Evans, pacing around the museum. And Eustace Harrow smashing things up in Taylor's Cottage. But when two of my classmates disappeared, I realised things were about to get serious .Full of suspense, mystery and humour, the books in this series follow Allie as she investigates a number of possibly paranormal events with a mix of logic, intelligence and teenage attitude.'Cleverly creepy, well-written and well-researched, this is a delightful spine-tingler and a great read.' The Sunday Tasmanian (on Eglantine)'With great, unexpected twists in the story. This is a very addictive book, and I recommend it to anyone who wants an original mystery story.' Ambrose, Year 8 (on Eloise)

Allie Gebhardt thought sharing a room with her younger brother Bethan was bad enough, but sharing a room with a ghost proves to be down right frightful. In this deliciously spooky tale, Allie’s family is haunted by Eglantine Higgins, the ghost of a young girl who used to live in their house. After mysterious writings appear on the walls of Bethan’s room, Bethan moves in with his older sister, much to her dismay. Irritated by her younger brother, Allie becomes determined to get rid of the unwanted guest in Bethan’s room. This suspenseful tale combines mystery, cleverness, and a little bit of humor to create a frightfully fun ghost story for younger readers.

Who is waiting in the cave?The Jenolan Caves Ghost Tour sounded like the perfect weekend for a ghost hunter. But I didn't realise I was letting myself in for a whole lot more than just a haunted hotel and endless family squabbles. Something was on our trail. Something vicious, mysterious, and very, very smelly .Full of suspense, mystery and humour, the books in this series follow Allie as she investigates a number of possibly paranormal events with a mix of logic, intelligence and teenage attitude.'Cleverly creepy, well-written and well-researched, this is a delightful spine-tingler and a great read.' The Sunday Tasmanian (on Eglantine)'With great, unexpected twists in the story. This is a very addictive book, and I recommend it to anyone who wants an original mystery story.' Ambrose, Year 8 (on Eloise)

New in paperback! How to Catch a Bogle author Catherine Jinks creates a hilarious, multilayered new world--set inside a computer--in this terrific high adventure for older middle-graders.Noble is a knight with a heart that's true and, well, noble. With his not-so-trusty sword, Smite, he fights his way through a vicious, unfriendly landscape, sure (or at least, he thinks he's sure) that one day he'll defeat the bad guys (whoever they are) and win the heart (at least he guesses that's the idea) of a beautiful princess. Then one day Rufus comes along and turns his world upside down. Rufus has his own ideas about how to get ahead: don't fight, negotiate! Don't play by the rules! Suddenly, life is more interesting--and less painful--than ever before. But the new rules are harder to live by than the old ones, and suddenly, it appears possible that Rufus might have an ulterior motive--at the very least! With a slippery, ever-twisting plot that is set inside a very confused computer, Catherine Jinks's latest novel will pull in fans of adventure, computer games, and just plain fun."Jinks cleverly reinterprets the inner workings of our familiar devices to create a believable computer world, though tech-savvy readers will appreciate it the most. . . .This is a no-brainer for gamers."--Booklist"Clever, thought-provoking fun for all--especially for technology geeks and those who love them."--Kirkus Reviews"Jinks (The Paradise Trap) serves up a genuinely funny tale, filled with sprightly (or is that spritely?) characters, unpredictable twists, and a veritable roman à clef of half-familiar videogame scenarios. Gamers should adore thisbook."--Publishers WeeklyAlso available in hardcover (ISBN: 978-1-60684-274-4) and e-book (ISBN: 978-1-60684-284-3) formats.

What happens when a single moment changes everything? For seventeen-year-old Cheney, life on earth exists only in history books. He and more than one thousand other people have known life only aboard the Plexus spacecraft: self-contained, systematic, and serene. But that was before the radiation wave. Now Plexus has suddenly turned on them, becoming a terrifying and unrecognizable force. As the crew dwindles under attack, Cheney and his friends need to fight back before the ship that’s nurtured them for so long becomes responsible for their destruction.

The memory of who I once was before the fall of humanity is gone.Was I good? Was I evil? Do I really want to know the truth? Does it matter so long as I’m protecting those I love?A coven of witches has taken me in, offering me shelter, and a chance at deciphering the meaning of the prophecy they’ve foreseen. A chance at discovering my true identity… a chance at changing my destiny.After a run in with Ares, the Beta of the Werewolves, I’m certain there are people out there whoknow who I really am. He claims he’s my mate, and there’s no denying the electric pull between us, but without knowing how I lost my memory – or who took it from me – I can’t trust anyone at their word…Not even the man who could be the key to my salvation.This is a full-length paranormal romance novel with werewolves, vampires, fated mates, and more. THIS IS A NEWLY EDITED VERSION OF A PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED NOVEL WITH A NEW COVER. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY READ HEALED BY FIRE, PLEASE NOTE THAT NO PLOT CHANGES WERE MADE TO THIS BOOK (BOOK FOUR IN THE SERIES IS A COMPLETELY NEW AND NEVER BEFORE READ ENDING).

What happens when a single moment changes everything? For seventeen-year-old Cheney, life on earth exists only in history books. He and more than one thousand other people have known life only aboard the Plexus spacecraft: self-contained, systematic, and serene. But that was before the radiation wave. Now Plexus has suddenly turned on them, becoming a terrifying and unrecognizable force. As the crew dwindles under attack, Cheney and his friends need to fight back before the ship that’s nurtured them for so long becomes responsible for their destruction.

The thrilling Genius trilogy is now bigger and better. Boy genius Cadel Piggott has a new name (Cadel Greenaius), a new family, and a new life. No more illegal hacking, no more false identities, and most of all, no more Prosper English. But when his best friend, Sonja, is attacked, it’s up to him to figure out who was behind it. Before he knows it, Cadel is crossing oceans and continents, barreling back into the depths of the criminal activity he thought he’d left behind, and coming face-to-face with Prosper English once again. Can Cadel track down Prosper before it’s too late? And what rules will he have to break in the process?

Think vampires are romantic, sexy, and powerful? Think again. Vampires are dead. And unless they want to end up staked, they have to give up fanging people, admit their addiction, join a support group, and reform themselves.Nina Harrison, fanged at fifteen and still living with her mother, hates the Reformed Vampire Support Group meetings every Tuesday night. Even if she does appreciate Dave, who was in a punk band when he was alive, nothing exciting ever happens. That is, until one of group members is mysteriously destroyed by a silver bullet. With Nina (determined to prove that vamps aren't useless or weak) and Dave (secretly in love with Nina) at the helm, the misfit vampires soon band together to track down the hunter, save a werewolf, and keep the world safe from the likes of themselves.The perfect anecdote to slick vampire novels, this murder-mystery comedy of errors will thrill fans of Evil Genius.

Marin’s small reprieve at the Elven Kingdom turns into a longer visit than originally planned after Favian is sent on a mission with Kato and she cannot join.When Marin meets Favian's identical twin who had been stolen at birth, she’s overcome by confusion as she starts to fall for him. She still loves Favian, even if he’ll soon start courting female elves and leave their partnership behind. Ready to escape it all, she runs off, only to find herself in the company of another Mercenary who, with her help, discovers things aren’t really as they seem on this mission. Someone’s setting a trap…and Marin is the target.Whoever’s after Marin has one thing in mind: stealing her power, even if that means sacrificing townspeople to do so. Marin’s already risked her heart for the Elven Kingdom…but now it’s up to her if she’s willing to risk her life for them as well.

They thought they'd have it easy being monster elites, but these three best friends still have to deal with pop quizzes, crushes, and even worse...humans.Frances Stein, Loralie Reaper, and Tsukiko Okami just want to play games and relax after their classes. Any hopes of chilling out, however, are destroyed when humans attack Monster Academy and try to use the students for ransom.In order to defeat the humans and protect their fellow monsters, they must work side by side with their crushes without giving away their secrets. Of course, that would be a lot easier if they were able to stick together, but in a move that betrays insider knowledge, the BFFs are separated. By tapping into their monstrous powers and working with their crushes, they will open their hearts and unlock abilities long thought dead. But will it be enough to save all of monster-kind? It's going to be one hell of a year at Monster Academy.“Riveting 5-Star Young Adult Fantasy Novel.”– Kristin D. Van Risseghem, USA Today Bestselling Author"An exciting new take on academy books, packed with suspense, action and monsters. Monster Academy will thrill fans of Monster High & Monster High of the Magical.”– J.A. Culican, USA Today Bestselling Author“A monsterously good read. If you want a read you can get your teeth (or claws) into, pick up Monster Academy now.” – J.A. Armitage, USA Today Bestselling Author“Vampire Academy meets Meangirls. This is a fresh, fun, magical fantasy where humans prowl outside the gates and monsters rule the halls.”– D. S. Murphy, Author of The Scarlet Thread“Monster Academy is an action-packed teen romance. Filled with the mythology and lore that kept me hooked ‘til the very end, you won’t want to miss this gem of a book by Catherine Banks.”– Kel Carpenter, USA Today Bestselling Author“Monster Academy is a fresh new twist to the academy genre! The humor is on point and the world building had me turning page after page. I can’t wait to see what Catherine comes up with next!”– Heather Renee, USA Today Bestselling Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance Author