Sleepless

unsettling · psychological · gripping · dark

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What is Sleepless about?

At Clerkenwell, failure is not an option. Izzy and her wealthy, popular friends are under pressure to achieve perfect exam results, so when Tigs offers them a mysterious study drug, they eagerly accept. At first, the pills seem to make revision effortless. But as sleepless nights turn into paranoia, violence and terrifying visions, the group begin to question what is real. Trapped in a nightmare of their own making, they discover that academic success may come at a devastating price.

About the author

Lou Morgan is a British author and scriptwriter who enjoys creating exciting stories for teenagers. She has written books such as Sleepless and The Opposite of You, and also writes under the name Maggie Harcourt. Her novel The Last Summer of Us was nominated for the Carnegie Medal, one of the UK’s best-known children’s book prizes. Lou has visited book festivals, written stories for audio dramas, and loves bringing imaginative characters and new adventures to life.