

The latter has won him the prestigious Carnegie Medal in the UK. The most notable works of Kevin include the novel Martyn Pig and The Bunker Diary. Kevin has also written several mind-blowing standalone books in his career. He has received critical acclaim for writing successful novel series, such as the Johnny Delgado series, PI John Crane series, and the Travis Delaney series. What happens if the last of his medication wears off and the beast starts scratching at the doors of his mind? Everyone has a breaking point - will Elliot come to his? With plot twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats, multi-award-winning author Kevin Brooks offers a high-suspense exploration of fear and what it means to truly be afraid.Kevin Brooks is a renowned English author of young adult, fiction, mystery, thriller, and fantasy stories. Hours later, when she still hasn’t returned, Elliot sees no choice but to push through his terror, leave the house, and hunt for her. But on Christmas Eve, a mix-up at the pharmacy threatens to unleash the beast full force, and his mother must venture out in a raging snowstorm to a store that should be only minutes away.

The beast is kept at bay, though not eliminated, with a daily regimen of pills.

A terrifying thriller from Carnegie Medalist Kevin Brooks.įrom the moment of his birth, Elliot’s life has been governed by fear of almost everything, even of his own fear - a beast that holds him prisoner in his room. Now he’s out of pills, snow is falling, and his only safe person is missing. April Bookshop Chat - Books With Buzz April 2023Įlliot has lived his first thirteen years confined to his home, incapacitated by fear.Announcing the Jhalak Prize and Jhalak Children's & Young Adult Prize shortlists.Shortlist for International Booker Prize 2023 Announced as Biggest Demographic for Translated Fiction Revealed.Catch up on This Month's Highlights and Get Your Hands on Our April Recommendations in Our New Summary.Popularity of Books Continues - Publishers Association's A Year in Publishing Summary.Green Reads to Celebrate Earth Day and Every Day.Be inspired by a book and share the feel-good power of plants this National Gardening Week.Industry Insights April 2023: Gracie Cooper, Pineapple Lane / Little Toller.Full programme announced and tickets go on sale for the Daily Mail Chalke Valley History Festival 26th June to 2nd July 2023.2023 Shortlist Announced for Women's Prize for Fiction.Q&A With Women's Prize for Fiction Chair, Louise Minchin.14 Fantastic Books for Deaf Awareness Week – Thought-provoking Non-fiction, and Fabulous Fiction That’ll Thrill You, Chill You, and Stir Your Soul.The 2023 Sports Book Awards, in association with The Sunday Times, announce their shortlists.May 2023 Book Club Recommendation: The Silence Project by Carole Hailey.
