Books with title Hunted

Four teenagers having a party in a large house by the woods, what could go wrong?Sophie, her twin brother James and their childhood friend and neighbour Kyle, take pity on the new girl at school Grace and agree to attend her party. Alcohol, food and a creepy cabin in the woods. What a party! Until they uncover a dead body that is. Hunted is a short novella for anyone who loves crime,thrillers with just a dash of teenage drama thrown in.

When Tim travels to Africa with his step-brother Martin, he has no idea of the adventure ahead of him.A dead elephant, gun-shots, ivory poachers. The closer Tim gets to the truth, the deeper he and Martin are dragged into danger. And as the sun goes down, there is no place to hide.Who is really being hunted?This is an exciting but easy read for kids who like scary stories and courageous animals.

A spellbinding vampire adventure that spans the centuries from modern-day England and snowy Cappadocia, to the wilds of ancient Scythia. Maddy and Alex are running scared. The Cappadocian vampires are closing in. But Alex is so busy worrying about the vampires, he can't see the terrible threat right under his nose... Something else is hunting Alexandre. Something ancient and powerful. Be swept away in this heart-pounding tale of ancient legends, star-crossed love and nail-biting supernatural adventure. This is the climatic finale of The bestselling Marchwood Vampire Series.

The sickness struck everyone sixteen and older. First it twisted their minds; next it ravaged their bodies. Now the sickos roam the streets, crazed and hungry for young flesh. Ella's friends had told her that the country would be safer than the city. They were wrong. Now they're dead and Ella's all alone--alone, that is, except for her silent rescuer, Scarface. But she doesn't even know if he's a kid or a grown-up.Back in London, Ed is determined to find Ella and keep his promise to Small Sam that he will reunite sister and brother. But getting out of town has never been more dangerous. It seems that every sicko in the country is coming from all directions, almost as if they're being summoned to the capital. Will anything be able to stop the invading horde?

There is nothing like a Vladimir to alter the plans of Fate and Destiny. They have a habit of ruining the best laid plains. Like her father Raisa is no different, but this time the collateral damage isn't what she was expecting. All Raisa ever wanted to was to have Damian share her magical life. What fun is it being a witch if you can't get into trouble with your best friend because he is a mortal? Not only is Damian getting dragged into the magical world, but his man eating sister Angela is coming along for the ride. Of course what happens isn't what anyone expects when it turns out that Angela has been Chosen. Not Chosen as prom queen, model, or even mistress, no she has been chosen by Fate to lead a group of witches to fulfill the Prophecy of Illumination. Now, despite all of Raisa's hard work Damian is left outside of the group and a slayer is out for blood. Not everyone will survive the path to Illumination, will Damian?

The sickness struck everyone sixteen and older. First it twisted their minds; next it ravaged their bodies. Now the sickos roam the streets, crazed and hungry for young flesh. Ella's friends had told her that the country would be safer than the city. They were wrong. Now they're dead and Ella's all alone--alone, that is, except for her silent rescuer, Scarface. But she doesn't even know if he's a kid or a grown-up.Back in London, Ed is determined to find Ella and keep his promise to Small Sam that he will reunite sister and brother. But getting out of town has never been more dangerous. It seems that every sicko in the country is coming from all directions, almost as if they're being summoned to the capital. Will anything be able to stop the invading horde?

In mid 1800’s New Mexico, a dangerous world is waiting. Zach Malone and Elena de Alba, two extraordinary 15-year-olds from different cultures, are forced into one perilous adventure after another. Both having lost their families in Apache attacks, their escape takes them into a gripping and frightening tale of adventure with both Apaches and white men. Unable to find a safe haven, they discover the entrance into a parallel universe.There they find even more formidable adversaries. As they move with nonstop action from one threat to another, their honesty and kindness earn them new friendships, but the alternate world proves to be more lethal and violent than their own. They must depend on each other for their survival. Although Zach is badly wounded, with an unexpected ally’s help, they succeed in returning to their homeland.

The Hunted is Charlie Higson's sixth terrifying installment in the thrilling The Enemy series The sickness struck everyone over fourteen.First it twisted their minds.Next it ravaged their bodies.Now they roam the streets -Crazed and hungryThe others had promised that the countryside would be safer than the city. They were wrong. Now Ella's all-alone except for her silent rescuer, Scarface - and she's not even sure if he's a kid or a grown-up.Back in London, Ed's determined to find her. But getting out of town's never been more dangerous- because coming in the other direction is every SICKO in the country. It's like they're being called towards the capital and nothing is going to stop them . . .In the penultimate book in The Enemy series, the survivors' stories cross with chilling consequences.

Never Trust a Magic Riddle As a child, Terrin of Xell barely escaped a spirit from the Dark Forest. She knows better than to rely on magic. But with her schoolmate Chris accused of a magical crime he didn't commit, she couldn't let him face banishment alone. So Terrin gets caught up in Chris’s quest to recover an ancient relic, with only magic to guide them. Naturally, everything goes wrong. What lurks in the shadows, hunting Terrin and her friends? Follow the rising stakes in Hunted — the second volume of Teresa Gaskins’s four-book serial epic fantasy adventure, The Riddled Stone.

In this remarkable must-read, N.M. Browne has created a universe in which ancient feuds must be resolved and secrets uncovered in a world parallel with the present day. Karen lies in a coma, her grandmother at her side, but in an alternate, yet parallel world, Karen is also a fox. Karen the fox is befriended by a human, Mowl, with whom the old-world adventure begins. But Karen can exist in only one world. . .which will she choose?

Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña’s The Hunted, the sequel to The Living, is a high-energy, action-packed survival story.“De la Peña has created a rare thing: a plot-driven YA with characters worthy of a John Green novel.” —Entertainment Weekly on The Living, A- For those left living, it’s kill or be killed. When Shy pulled himself from the wreckage of the Paradise Cruise luxury liner, he met Addie. Addie was rich and blond, and with no one else to trust, she told Shy a secret she never should have revealed. It’s a secret that people would kill for—have killed for—and she has the piece that could turn everything on its ear. The problem? Shy has no idea where Addie is. Back home in California seems logical, but there are more ways to die back home than Shy could ever have guessed. And thanks to what Shy knows now, he’s a moving target. Praise for The Hunted:“Readers will be drawn to the raw and gritty setting, fast-moving plot, and diverse characters worth rooting for.“—School and Library Journal"Between [the] fast-paced plot and meaningful, diverse character development, this is a great crossover for fans of both thrillers and more character-driven novels."-BooklistPraise for The Living:“De la Peña has created a rare thing: a plot-driven YA with characters worthy of a John Green novel.”-Entertainment Weekly, A- “Action is first and foremost. . . . De la Peña can uncork delicate but vivid scenes.” —The New York Times “[The Living] is special because of its extraordinary protagonist, Shy, who I haven’t been able to shake from my mind in the weeks since I read the book.”-John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars"There's no way to classify The Living. It's everything I love mixed into one fantastic, relentless, action-packed story. As always with Matt, the characters are the best part. So real. I loved this book."-James Dashner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Maze Runner series[STAR] "An addictive page-turner and character-driven literary novel with broad appeal for fans of both."-Kirkus Reviews, Starred[STAR] "An excellent, enthralling ride...a great read for those looking for adventure and survival stories."-VOYA, StarredA Pura Belpré Author Honor Award WinnerAn ALSC 2014 Notable Children's Book Pick