Why is Malorie Blackman such a popular author? Because every one of her books is a stonking page-turner. She tells addictive stories you just can’t put down: sizzling thrillers that leave your scalp prickling and your nerves feeling electric. Sinister pharma companies. Evil banking giants. Eerie cosmic storms. Risky heart operations. Can four brave kids survive these deadly threats? One look and you’ve got to find out!

• Thrilling short fiction by a former Children’s Laureate

• Bursting with suspense, danger and dramatic plot twists

• Malorie’s books include the Noughts and Crosses trilogy

• She has won the Smarties and Eleanor Farjeon awards

• She also served as Children’s Laureate 2013-2015