Teen/YA Crime

An original interpretation of the Oliver Twist story reflecting a number of critical and significant contemporary issues.

Complex plotting, thoughtful characterisation and terrifying insights into a world of organised crime will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

In the industrial wastelands of east London, two brothers are delivering forged vehicle documents. As soon as they walk into the pub, Cole knows something is going on. This is a stark, intense, plot-driven, cinematic story of hoping for better.

In the first young adult novel from bestselling crime author Harlan Coben, Mickey sets out to investigate the mysterious disappearence of his new girlfriend Ashley.

McKay’s life on the South Crongton Estate is rough. His Mum has died, his Dad works all hours of the day to keep away the Bailiffs, and his brother is always out looking for trouble.

SE Hinton was just 17 years old when she wrote this exciting story of gang rivalry. The story features the Socs and the Greasers and explores themes of class conflict, affection, brotherly love and coming of age. This is teenage fiction at its best.

Arturo lives in Anapra, one of the poorest neighbourhoods around the Mexican border city of Juarez, where drug lords rule. A tightly plotted, dark and thrilling tale of crime, poverty and desperation.

A boy that no one notices becomes a target on the run, when a tragic event prompts him to mix with a world of street gangs and drug dealers. This pacey crime thriller feels unique, realistic and truthful.

The Walled City tells a powerful story about trust, family, and hope.

She is not an orphan, she is not from Tennessee and her name is not Stella – but those are the lies she has to tell if she wants to stay alive. An exciting read.