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Thirteen

By Tom Hoyle

Thirteen-year-old Adam discovers he’s the final target in a terrifying midnight-born mystery.

tense suspenseful sinister fast-paced

Genres

Adventure Mystery Horror/Spooky

What is Thirteen about?

Adam has always believed he was an ordinary thirteen-year-old, but a terrifying secret links his birth to a series of murders. A fanatical cult has already killed twelve boys born at midnight on the first day of the new millennium, and Adam is their final target. As the cult prepares a devastating attack across London, Adam must uncover the truth, evade those hunting him and stop a deadly plan before his thirteenth year comes to an end.

About the author

Tom Hoyle is a British author who writes exciting, fast-moving stories for young readers. He is also a secondary school head teacher, so he knows what makes children want to pick up a book. Tom’s novels include Thirteen, Spiders, Survivor and The Challenge. His books are full of mystery, adventure and twists, making them choices for readers who enjoy turning pages to discover what happens next. Tom writes under a pen name and loves creating stories that keep readers guessing.

Pages

325 pages

Reading age

Teen/Young Adult (12-18)

This edition

2014

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