Sam Lloyd

THE MUST-READ RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK. Chilling, moving and unputdownable, The Memory Wood is a thriller like no other. 'Beautifully told, with two superbly drawn young protagonists, Lloyd is a rare new thriller talent' Daily Mail 'Superbly creepy, with an unexpected twist' Guardian 'Brilliant writing, a terrifying story, and characters so real it feels like you know them. If you enjoy dark, twisty thrillers that stay with you, read this book' Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife ************* Elijah has lived in the Memory Wood for as long as he can remember. It's the only home he's ever known. Elissa has only just arrived. And she'll do everything she can to escape. When Elijah stumbles across thirteen-year-old Elissa, in the woods where her abductor is hiding her, he refuses to alert the police. Because in his twelve years, Elijah has never had a proper friend. And he doesn't want Elissa to leave. Not only that, Elijah knows how this can end. After all, Elissa isn't the first girl he's found inside the Memory Wood. As her abductor's behaviour grows more erratic, chess prodigy Elissa realises that outwitting strange, lonely Elijah is her only hope of survival. Their cat-and-mouse game of deception and betrayal will determine both their fates, and whether either of them will ever leave the Memory Wood . . . ************* Praise for Sam Lloyd 'An intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door 'Remarkable. Stunning prose and compulsive reading. It's undoubtedly the best thriller I've read in a long, long time' Lesley Kara, author of The Rumour 'I haven't read anything quite this exciting since Room. You think all the stories have been told, then something like this comes along' Emma Curtis, author of The Night You Left Readers love The Memory Wood 'A very clever psychological thriller. Dark, creepy and intense.' ***** 'Deliciously dark... fresh and imaginative.' ***** 'The twists and turns in The Memory Wood will astound. This book is undoubtedly the best I've read this year.' ***** __________ **** THE RISING TIDE, Sam Lloyd's electrifying new thriller, is available to pre-order now****

the chilling, bestselling Richard & Judy book club pick – this winter’s must-read thriller

The Memory Wood

'Beautifully written, incredibly evocative with a real sense of place and of the sea. Heart-stoppingly tense' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE CHALET The new pulse-pounding thriller from the bestselling author of THE MEMORY WOOD. ****** HOW DID IT COME TO THIS? The news doesn't strike cleanly, like a guillotine's blade. Nothing so merciful. This news is a slovenly traveller, dragging its feet, gradually revealing its horrors. And it announces itself first with violence - the urgent hammering of fists on the front door. Life can change in a heartbeat. Lucy has everything she could wish for: a beautiful home high on the clifftops, a devoted husband and two beloved children. Then one morning, time stops. Their family yacht is recovered, abandoned far out at sea. Lucy's husband is nowhere to be found and as the seconds tick by, she begins to wonder - what if he was the one who took the boat? And if so, where is he now? As a once-in-a-generation storm frustrates the rescue operation, Lucy pieces together what happened onboard. And then she makes a fresh discovery. One that plunges her into a nightmare more shocking than any she could ever have imagined . . . 'Fiendishly clever' Sunday Times ****** Praise for Sam Lloyd: 'Lloyd is a rare new thriller talent.' Daily Mail 'Stunning prose and compulsive reading.' Lesley Kara 'An intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller.' Shari Lapena 'A beautifully written, fast-paced thriller.' Heat 'A darkly chilling and original novel . . . a series of twists keeps readers captivated until a shocking climax.' Daily Express 'Brilliant writing, a terrifying story, and characters so real it feels like you know them.' Samantha Downing 'A truly chilling story.' Woman & Home

The most heart-stopping and addictive thriller of 2021

The Rising Tide

Memory Wood

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Perfect for fans of Jane Harper, the beautifully written, evocative and pulse-pounding new novel from Sam Lloyd. A family pushed to its limits, set against the backdrop of the most unforgiving of landscapes. The news doesn't strike cleanly, like a guillotine's blade. Nothing so merciful. This news is a slovenly traveller, dragging its feet, gradually revealing its horrors. And it announces itself first with violence--the urgent hammering of fists on the front door. Life can change in a heartbeat. Lucy has everything she could wish for: a beautiful home high on the clifftops above the Devonshire coast, her own thriving business, a devoted husband and two beloved children. Then one morning, time stops. Their family yacht is recovered, abandoned far out at sea. Lucy's husband is nowhere to be found and as the seconds tick by, she begins to wonder--what if he was the one who took the boat? And if so, where is he now? As a once-in-a-generation storm frustrates the rescue operation, Lucy pieces together what happened onboard. And then she makes a fresh discovery. One that plunges her into a nightmare more shocking than any she could ever have imagined . . .

In 'Hello Dudley ', we meet Dudley, a little purple monster. The text asks Dudley a question - and the reader can choose how Dudley will respond.

Hello Dudley!

Sid is a monster who fancies himself as a big, scary finger-nibbler, but who isn't quite as scary as he makes out. When faced with a big roar from the reader he quakes with terror and runs home crying to his mummy.

You're Not So Scary, Sid!

El bosque de la memoria

"Boris is a very lovable monster. If only he didn't get so carried away..."--from cover.

Calm Down Boris!

In this "fiendishly clever novel," a woman's husband vanishes in a historic storm -- and new troubles wash up in its wake (Sunday Times) In a small fishing village on the Devon coast, Lucy Locke has built a life that anyone would envy. She and her husband, Daniel, own successful businesses and live with their two children in a picturesque home overlooking the harbor. But everything changes one morning when, following a monumental storm, the family yacht is found empty -- and Lucy's husband is nowhere in sight. As the search for Daniel mounts, so does Lucy's sense of dread, raised to a fever pitch when another, more terrifying revelation pushes her storybook life to the brink of total destruction. Lucy is reluctantly forced to face a harsh truth: the sea gives life, and just as quickly takes it away. And when the detective on the case uncovers suspicious details that Lucy had hoped would stay buried, she'll have to confront the nightmarish possibility that she created her own undoing. Beautifully rendered with evocative, atmospheric prose, The Rising Tide is at once a pulse-pounding, inescapably suspenseful thriller and a poignant tale of the power of the natural world. Its characters and settings are sure to stay with readers long after the final page--and after their heart rates finally return to normal.

Fire is a natural part of the Australian bush. This is a story about that relationship – fire that breathes life back into nature. Alight shares the story of Australian native plants and animals during a planned fire. Discover how the fire helps Christmas Bells grow new flowers and Wallum Banksia to open its woody seed capsules. Follow Antechinus and a tiny Wallum Sedge Frog as they face the danger of the fire – and the challenges that come after. See how the bush recovers and flourishes after the fire, all under the watch of Old Eucalypt. With engaging text by Sam Lloyd, and stunning illustrations by Samantha Metcalfe, Alight is a gentle exploration of the importance and benefits of healthy fire in the bush. Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9.

A Story of Fire and Nature

Alight

Meet horse Ned, sheep Sharlene and elephant John can you guess what colours they've got on?

What Colour Are Your Knickers

Follow the chain of tail-pulling and guess what animal is coming next in this perfect board book for little learners.

Whose Tail?

Wendy just can't keep her wide-mouth shut! But what can you expect from a frog who thinks she's so fabulous? Youngsters will love the brightly coloured drawings and sparkly hand puppet that can be used to act out the story as Wendy travels through the jungle making fun of Max the Monkey, Henrietta Hippo and Jimmy the Giraffe. But while on her journey, Wendy is about to be in for a big surprise. Will she learn her lesson when she meets up with Sid the Squid, who eats wide-mouthed frogs?

Wendy the Wide-mouthed Frog

Listen ... can you hear it?There's a creepy noise ...'Welcome!' smiles Mr Bones.'Meet the spooky girls and boys.'At Skeleton School they howl in assembly, fly broomsticks in the library and learn how to float through walls! Join in the fun with this comic caper from a bestselling author/illustrator of Calm Down, Boris, Mr Pusskins and First Day at Bug School - it's perfect for back to school and Halloween.

First Day at Skeleton School

A furry, lovable monster, named Boris loves to be friendly, but sometimes he gets carried away with his big, tickly kisses, in a book which incorporates a hand puppet in every scene. On board pages.

Calm Down, Boris!

The gripping, original, standout new thriller from the author of THE MEMORY WOOD and THE RISING TIDE. ******* 'I watch them because I think they need help.' Mercy Lake likes to fix things. To fix people. Trapped inside during daylight hours, hostage to her phobias, she uses the cover of night to watch the people in her town. And if someone needs her help, she steps in - secretly and with compassion. When Mercy meets Louis, her lonely, unusual life is suddenly filled with excitement. Because Louis likes intervening in other people's lives too, only he prefers a more direct - even violent - approach. As they grow closer, Mercy is enchanted but frightened by his actions. How many lines is he willing to cross? And how much is he prepared to risk? And then there's Nadia. Nadia knows she's being watched, even if the police think differently. But with her own secrets to protect, she's not going to wait around for the watcher to make their move. She's going to stop them dead. 'Small acts of kindness are far less effective than fear' ******** Praise for Sam Lloyd: 'Lloyd is a rare new thriller talent' Daily Mail 'Stunning prose and compulsive reading' Lesley Kara 'An intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller' Shari Lapena 'A beautifully written, fast-paced thriller' Heat 'Fiendishly clever' Sunday Times **AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW**

The heart-stopping new thriller from the Richard and Judy Book Club author packed with suspense and shocking twists

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Rising Tide

This is a brilliant, funny and fresh take on the potty training book from the amazing picture book illustrator, Sam Lloyd Little Moo Monster is growing up and no longer happy to be in a nappy. Moo wants to be more grown-up. So the loveable monster discards the nappy and suddenly there's poop everywhere. Mum gets a potty, and Moo practises sitting on it... until finally... success! Moo can progress to grown up pants – which means Moo can go to the MONSTER PANT PARTY with lots of little potty-trained (and not-quite-so-potty-trained!) friends. With lift the flaps plus great illustrations and laugh-out-loud humour, this book will be the perfect potty-training tool for all toddlers - girls and boys - and their parents. The book covers all elements of potty training - from getting the potty, patience, triumphs and mishaps, using paper, washing your hands after, and the joy of getting your first grown-up pants. All told in a fun and supportive way.

Put Your Botty on the Potty

Here are the mini monster mates. We have already met Ernie, who likes to spot colours; and Norman, who can't resist sticking his nose in and counting all kinds of smelly things. Now meet Lenny Long-legs who likes to try out opposites.

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